Notre Dame AmeriCorps

Notre Dame AmeriCorps is a private-public partnership forged in 1995 between the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, a volunteer program founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1992, which places volunteers at sites nationwide to promote literacy and education, especially the economically disadvantaged, and AmeriCorps, a federally funded service program. Volunteers must commit to one year of service. In return, the volunteer receives a living stipend, education award and health insurance. To learn more about our national Notre Dame AmeriCorps program and opportunities, please click here.

The Notre Dame AmeriCorps program believes that education is the fundamental tool in the struggle of the poor for human dignity, self-esteem, and self-determination. We are committed to helping people help themselves. Our goal is to promote and encourage education, community empowerment, leadership development and multicultural harmony in hopes of producing greater unity, less violence, and better-informed citizens in our communities.

About the Cincinnati Site

** We are no longer accepting applications for 2010-2011 **

Located in southwest Ohio and across the river from Kentucky, Cincinnati sites offer opportunities in environmental awareness, health and nutrition counseling, and education assistance in elementary and middle schools.  In the last 15 years, the Cincinnati Notre Dame AmeriCorps site has had 274 members with over 384,000 hours of service!

Site Director: Judi Clemens, SND
Assistant Site Director: Judy Tensing, SND
Phone: 513-381-5882
E-mail: ndacincy@fuse.net
Website: http://home.fuse.net/ndacincy/

About Cincinnati Opportunities

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Telephone (513) 475-6157
www.cincinnatizoo.org

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is partnering with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps (NDMVA) to help fulfill our dedication to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. We invite you to put your ideals and visions into action! As an AmeriCorps member at The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, you will have the opportunity to facilitate and instruct our Public Education Programs, School Events and Programs, or assist in the Zoo’s Visitor Engagement Initiative.

Community Land Cooperative
727 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Telephone (513) 721-2522
http://www.communitylandco-op.org/

The Community Land Cooperative provides affordable housing and home ownership opportunities to low and moderate-income families. The AmeriCorps member will assist in meeting the Co-op’s mission to empower families with low and medium incomes to own homes in the West End and neighboring communities. This will include developing a work plan, assisting in home repairs, recruiting and supervising volunteers, supporting new and current Co-op homeowners through facilitation of group learning experiences and one-on-one coaching, and working with Co-op families in developing skills.

Corryville Catholic School
108 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Telephone (513) 281-4856
www.corryvillecatholic.org

Corryville Catholic is an elementary inner city school near the University of Cincinnati. The students come from 6 different Catholic parishes. We emphasize working together as a caring community and strive to help the students to be proud and do their best. Some NDA members serve as teacher assistants for grades 5-8 and tutor students individually and in small groups. They also work with the principal to alleviate attendance problems, supervise the cafeteria, and the help with after school activities. Other NDA members assist with first and second grade in classrooms, help students with computer work, tutor individuals, and supervise recess, lunch, and field trips. The member who assists with the Pre-school Room will perform similar duties and also read stories to groups of children, assist with correcting papers, and supervise the After School Program.

Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center
215 E. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Telephone (513) 579-8547
www.ijpc-cincinnati.org

A coalition of faith-based organizations and individuals who work together to address concerns focusing on economic justice, women’s issues, human rights, racial equality, peace and the environment. Member will assist program coordinators on projects to educate the community about these issues.

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
DeSales Crossings Center, 1602 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Telephone 513.751.2500
http://216.68.156.42/mnm/

Inspired by the Sisters of Mercy, we promote the empowerment of individuals and families through programs that address their immediate needs, foster self-reliance, promote holistic health and advocate for social justice. Your comments are important to our work. We accomplish our mission through:
• Adult education and job training
• Employment and retention support
• Home health care
• Senior services and food assistance
• Crisis assistance and payee services

Power Inspires Progress
727 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Telephone (513) 381-5882
www.powerinspiresprogress.com

Power Inspires Progress (PIP) is an employment education program founded to provide positive work experiences for low-income people. Their goal is to increase the power of people through skill development and relationship building. PIP does this by operating small not-for-profit businesses. The AmeriCorps member as education coordinator is responsible for establishing individual education plans and working consistently with each trainee on educational goals.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
1125 Bank Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Telephone (513) 562-8841
www.svdpcincinnati.org

St. Vincent de Paul’s Social Services Department and Charitable Pharmacy in the West End community provide emergency help to the poor and vulnerable as well as access to medications and other health care. Members serving in these departments will work with clients to educate them about assistance programs, make referrals to appropriate agencies, and outreach to the community in a variety of ways.

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.
2918 Price Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Telephone (513) 557-2730
www.santamaria-cincy.org

Santa Maria’s organizations empower members of the communities they serve, through knowledge and encouragement, to embrace and enhance their ability to change the conditions that limit their opportunities. They are seeking AmeriCorps members to serve in the Wellness Program and youth program. The Wellness Program members will serve the community by connecting people with health care opportunities. The member serving in the Youth After School program will work with families to plan needed activities, become knowledgeable about community resources, develop mentoring relationships, and assist the after school team in planning and implementing after school activities. A bilingual (Spanish-English) member is strongly preferred.

Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati
5030 Oaklawn Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Telephone: 513-281-2100
www.starfirecouncil.org

Starfire Council is an agency which serves people with disabilities through recreation and service outings. These outings provide social interaction and skill building, enabling individuals with disabilities to become more self sufficient. NDA members schedule, plan, attend, and supervise activities and outings as well as maintain records and perform other duties as requested.

"I've received so much back and learned so much about myself and what I'm capable of doing that volunteering doesn't feel like a sacrifice."