2026 Summer Children's Programs in Mercer County

Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center•Sharpsville, PA

About The Position

Spend Your Summer Helping Children And Youth in Mercer County, PA Spend the summer providing a mobile meal program and outdoor activities for children impacting six communities of the Mercer County Housing Authority. Members and Staff provide STEM, Meals, and outdoor fun for children ages 5-12 living Sharpsville Gardens, Pine Hollow, Frank Fay Terrace, Valley View, Centennial Place, and Quinby, Join the team to made a difference in the lives of children during the summer months keeping them engaged in safe and fun activities. Keystone SMILES is a nonprofit located in Knox which provides summer AmeriCorps (work) opportunities for schools and nonprofits helping to address unmet needs with indoor or outdoor activities for a fun summer. AmeriCorps is a national service movement that engages thousands of men and women of all ages and backgrounds in service often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, aimed at meeting the needs in the areas of Education, Public Safety, Environment, and Human Services. Schedule: Monday – Friday - Full Time, Daytime Hours (occasional evening / weekend hours) AmeriCorps Positions and Benefits - 450 Hour Term May 12th - Last Day: August 14th May 19th - Last Day: August 19th Education Award - $1,956.35 Total Living Allowance - $6,300 300 Hour Term 1. June 2nd - Last Day: August 7th 2. June 9th - Last Day: August 14th Education Award - $1,565.08 Total Living Allowance - $4,361.54 Accepted applicants will participate in a one-day pre-service orientation their first day of service via virtual training. Other Benefits Include (if eligible): Federal loan forbearance Partial Federal loan interest payment Education Award Hands-on experiences building your Career Pathway Portfolio CPR/First Aid Certification A network of new lifelong friends! Summer activities are concentrated in the following areas: School Readiness & Success Mentoring Youth through Service Academic support service Community Strengthening through Outreach Events and Special Projects STEM activities and service learning What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is much more than a service program. It is a movement that unites Americans to improve our neighborhoods and our lives. In communities large and small throughout America, AmeriCorps Members are taking responsibility, learning valuable skills, and helping their friends and neighbors and Getting Things Done! AmeriCorps is part of a tradition of service, and it represents America at its best - making a lasting difference while promoting the values of community, responsibility, and opportunity. To learn more about AmeriCorps and the benefits visit the National Recruitment website at https://americorps.gov/serve