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What is PASS AmeriCorps?

Partners for After School Success members contribute to AmeriCorps national goals by Getting Things Done in Dane County, Wisconsin! PASS is a multi-site program run by the Dane County Department of Human Services in partnership with thirteen host site agencies that provide youth development programming. PASS AmeriCorps members serve at host sites in predominantly low-income or resource-scarce communities with the goal of addressing the unmet educational needs of middle and high school youth through academic coaching and tutoring; providing extended learning programs that build social-emotional learning skills and engaging youth in service to the community.

PASS host sites include schools, private agencies, neighborhood centers and youth resource centers in Madison and surrounding communities. Follow the Host Sites link for a description of host site opportunities.

What does a PASS AmeriCorps Member do?

PASS members spend their year of service doing these activities and more!

• Provide academic coaching to middle and high school youth.
• Engage youth in volunteer service using a service-learning model.
• Facilitate extended learning programs during after school hours to enhance social skills and promote school engagement.
• Support host site adult volunteer recruitment and management efforts.
• Be a mentor and serve as a positive influence in the lives of young people.
• Provide local or regional disaster relief in short-term deployments.
• Play a significant role in national service efforts to benefit the community and country!
• Have fun, learn and grow while Getting Things Done!

PASS is offering opportunities to serve 300 hours from June 9 through August 23, 2025. Service opportunities are available at multiple host sites throughout Dane County. Members serving a 300 hour summer term must be available 30+ hours a week serving during the day, M - F, per site need.

Partners for After School Success (PASS) AmeriCorps is seeking part-time members! PASS is offering opportunities to serve 300 hours from June 9 through August 23, 2025. Service opportunities are available at multiple host sites throughout Dane County, including schools & community centers.

Members are responsible for serving middle or high school youth at their designated host site by co-facilitating camps, enrichment clubs and service projects. PASS offers members a direct service experience with on-site supervisory support, the chance to explore career interests and build your resume while changing the life of a youth. 

Employers are taking notice of AmeriCorps with many joining the Employers of National Service initiative—a concerted effort to connect AmeriCorps alumni to employers who understand the value alumni bring to their organization. Check it out!  http://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/employers-national-service

Requirements: AmeriCorps Members commit to serve 300 hours between June 9 and August 23, 2025. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a criminal background check. We provide training. Previous youth work experience paid or volunteer is a plus! Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Members receive a living allowance of $3910 ($651.67 bi-weekly, pre-tax); are able to put qualified student loans in forbearance;  may apply for the WI  FoodShare program (eligibility determined by the State); receive gear and an education award of $1,565.08 upon successful completion of the term.

For more information and to access an application, go to www.PASSAmeriCorps.org  or e-mail Bonnie Erickson at erickson.bonnie@countyofdane.com. 

Applications are due May 1, 2025. An informational call will be scheduled upon receipt of the application.

Grant funding for Partners to After School Success is provided by Serve Wisconsin through the Corporation for National and Community Service. It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation or religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. Dane County Human Services is a department of Dane County that runs an AmeriCorps program serving youth in the community.

Applicants must be 17 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a criminal background check. We provide training. Previous youth work experience paid or volunteer is a plus! Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

For more information and to access an application, go to www.PASSAmeriCorps.org  or e-mail Bonnie Erickson at erickson.bonnie@countyofdane.com. Applications are due May 1, 2025. An informational call will be scheduled upon receipt of the application.

Grant funding for Partners to After School Success is provided by Serve Wisconsin through the Corporation for National and Community Service. It is against the law for organizations that receive federal financial assistance from the Corporation for National Service to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation or religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination. Dane County Human Services is a department of Dane County that runs an AmeriCorps program serving youth in the community.