AMERICORPS
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through these programs: AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA, National Civilian Community Corps, FEMA Corps and Senior Corps. Members and volunteers serve with national and community non-profit organizations, faith -based groups, schools, and local agencies to help meet community needs.
Why Serve with AmeriCorps?
Who Can Serve ?
PROGRAMS
FUTURE TEACHER INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Future Teacher Initiative members tutor and mentor at-risk preschool students in Arkansas to ensure the students are socially, emotionally and academically prepared for kindergarten.
SMART START PROGRAM
Smart Start members provide intense one-on-one and small group tutorial reading and math assistance to students in grades kindergarten through fifth.
“The mission of AmeriCorps is to improve lives, strengthen communities,
and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.”