Campus Compact College Coaching Corps AmeriCorpsProgram Recruiting Members for 2010-2011 Session

The Michigan Campus Compact, in partnership with AmeriCorps, is requesting applications from AmeriCorps members interested in participating in the Michigan Campus Compact College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps Program during the 2010-2011 program year. The program will enroll 50 full-time members across Michigan to build the capacity of program serving youth in various ways. Ten members will report to college campuses to provide training for college students serving youth, acting as connectors between campuses, K-12 schools, and communities. The remaining 40 members will work in mentoring organizations to set up one-on-one, small group, or peer mentoring matches; they hope to improve the quality of the mentoring programs they serve. All members will work towards the following program goals:

• Build capacity for college students to serve youth as ‘college positive volunteers
• Create and deepen partnerships between college campuses, community organizations and K-12 schools to create a college-going community culture
• Increase community awareness to emphasize the fact that higher education can be accessed by all.

The start dates for the program will be October 4 and October18, 2010. Members are required to attend one of two recruitment web seminars (August 6 and August 10). For the duration of the program, they are expected to complete a 12-month full-time commitment with a 1700- service hour minimum. They are also required to complete monthly progress report; training will be provided.

Applications are due July 30 at noon. For individuals who need assistance with application completion, the grant program manager will hold a technical assistance call tomorrow, July 22, from 10 to 11 am. More information about the program can be found on the "Request for Proposals" document.