AmeriCorps
is an opportunity for YouthBuild Columbus Community School construction students. Students' participation in AmeriCorps is voluntarily however highly encouraged by faculty and staff.
During the school year students earn 450 service hours through regular school attendance and other community projects. In the past community service projects have included building Blessing Boxes, writing letters of encouragement for residents at Westminster Thurber long term care facility, and creating meal bags for victims of human trafficking in South Linden.
Upon completing the required hours students will receive an education award. Students will have seven years to utilize their ed awards toward post-secondary education including many trade schools or other alternative programs.
During the school year students earn 450 service hours through regular school attendance and other community projects. In the past community service projects have included building Blessing Boxes, writing letters of encouragement for residents at Westminster Thurber long term care facility, and creating meal bags for victims of human trafficking in South Linden.
Upon completing the required hours students will receive an education award. Students will have seven years to utilize their ed awards toward post-secondary education including many trade schools or other alternative programs.
