What is AmeriCorps?
Bill Clinton signed the national and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 to
expand opportunities for Americans to serve their communities. Thus
AmeriCorps was born. AmeriCorps, a program of the Corporation for National
and Community Service (CNCS), is a network
of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000
Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country's critical needs in
education, public safety, health, and the environment.
What is
ShoreCorps/PALS?
ShoreCorps/PALS (Partnership for Adolescents on the Lower Shore) is the
AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. ShoreCorps/PALS is a
partnership with community-based organizations serving at-risk youth in
Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and
Worcester counties. At the ShoreCorps/PALS sites, even though each has its
own purpose and structure, they are all united for a common purpose- engaging
citizens dedicated to making their communities better. To see all of the
current site locations, click here.
ShoreCorps/PALS mission is to serve at-risk youth and adolescents in the
classroom, after-school programs, in-school programs and in public and private
non-profit agencies. Our program strives to increase the capacity of each
partner site.
To view our Membership Brochure click
here.
On the Eastern Shore of Maryland, ShoreCorps/PALS members serve in
positions providing:
- homework assistance
- mentoring services
- parent and family support services
- community outreach activities
- fun & educational activities
- volunteer recruitment & management to help support
community activities
- increased reach, efficiency, and effectiveness of the
partner site's program
For a membership application, click
here.
Lasting social change requires a commitment
ShoreCorps/PALS members embark upon a challenging experience that will have a
lasting effect on their lives and the lives of people they serve. Members
receive a living allowance & other benefits! For information click
here.
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