AmeriCorps Service with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania
Make a difference that matters. As an AmeriCorps LEAD Member, you’ll work hands-on with Club youth to deliver engaging programs that build literacy, leadership, and life skills. It’s a chance to serve your community, gain professional experience, and grow alongside an inspiring team—all while earning a living allowance and education award.
For questions, please contact Raine Whitehead at rwhitehead@bgcwpa.org
Available Cohorts:
November 6, 2025 – May 22, 2026
December 4, 2025 – May 22, 2026
May 26, 2026 – August 14, 2026 (Summer Term)
Service Locations:
Carnegie • Downtown • Northern Area (Millvale)
• McKeesport • Scott Primary (Shaler)
Service Options:
- 900 Hours – Half-Time
- 450 Hours – Quarter-Time
- 300 Hours – Minimal-Time (Summer)
- 100 Hours – Abbreviated Time
Earn While You Serve:
- Biweekly Living Allowance
- AmeriCorps Education Award (after completing your term)
What You’ll Do:
Implement educational programming to include: Literacy, Social-Emotional Learning, STEM, art, mentoring, athletics and activities.
- Lead daily educational and enrichment programs that inspire curiosity and learning.
- Support literacy growth through one-on-one and small group sessions.
- Implement Positive Action, an evidence-based social-emotional learning program.
- Encourage creativity, teamwork, and leadership in every activity.
- Build relationships with youth, families, and your Club team.
- Help promote BGCWPA programs and support community outreach.
- Maintain a safe and positive Club environment for all participants.
- Assist with reports, youth evaluations, and fun incentive-based programs.
Member Benefits:
Biweekly Living Allowance
- Half-Time: up to $8,100
- Quarter-Time: up to $4,050
- Minimum-Time: up to $2,700
- Abbreviated Time: up to $900
Education Award (Segal AmeriCorps Education Award)*
- Half-Time: up to $3,697.50
- Quarter-Time: up to $1,956.35
- Minimum-Time: up to $1,565.08
- Abbreviated Time: up to $416.17
- Eligible for student loan forbearance during service.
- Access to exclusive AmeriCorps Alumni benefits and career resources.
*Use it to pay for college, future education, or qualified student loans.
Who We're Looking For:
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma/GED (or working toward one)
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Experience working with youth (1+ year preferred)
- Positive, motivated, and ready to be a role model
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Comfortable leading activities in STEM, art, mentoring, and recreation
- Must complete a health physical and TB test
- 3 letters of Reference needed upon selection
- Willing to complete CPR & Pediatric First Aid (provided during orientation)
Certifications and Clearances:
Required before or upon hire (must be current within 6 months):
National Sex Offender Registry
PA Child Abuse Clearance
State Police Clearance
FBI Clearance
Mandated Reporter Training
Disclosure Statement
Staff Health Assessment Form
Additional requirements:
Health physical & TB test prior to start date
3 letters of reference upon selection
Minimum of 12 hours of training annually
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and service site. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants during interviews and service.