The TCNJ AmeriCorps program mobilizes the talents and interests of college students and community members, the resources of higher education institutions, and the expertise of community-based organizations to address education, economic opportunity, and food security issues.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Arm in Arm – Program Assistant (900-hour)
Formerly known at The Crisis Ministry, Arm in Arm is a nonprofit organization committed to helping people move from crisis to independence. They do this by offering a number of services including job search mentoring, housing assistance, and perhaps most significantly, food security. Arm in Arm runs a food pantry in both Trenton and Princeton as well as a mobile food pantry, bringing healthy food door-to-door to those in need including seniors and people with disabilities.
TASK, Adult Education – Program Assistant (900-hour)
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen or TASK began serving meals 41 years ago and has since grown to serve more than 9,000 meals a week across 35 meal sites in the area. With a commitment to service, TASK is known for a no-questions-asked policy, where anyone can receive a meal. Since its creation, TASK has expanded its services to include adult education, job search services and even an art program. This 900-hour role will be responsible for the coordination of events, enrichment programs, and field trips to support the adult literacy and education programs at TASK.
TASK, Case Manaagement – Program Assistant (900-hour)
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen or TASK began serving meals 41 years ago and has since grown to serve more than 9,000 meals a week across 35 meal sites in the area. With a commitment to service, TASK is known for a no-questions-asked policy, where anyone can receive a meal. Since its creation, TASK has expanded its services to include adult education, job search services and even an art program. This 900-hour role will be responsibe for supporting case management and the job training programs at TASK.
For more information on the TCNJ AmeriCorps program, contact Victor Deihl at victor.deihl@tcnj.edu.
Summer Community Leaders
The College of New Jersey – Summer Community Leaders (300-hour) is a 10-week (6/3/24 – 8/9/24) summer of service experience at a non-profit with a collaborative learning community of TCNJ students. If selected, TCNJ SCL provides a mentored service experience to address community-identified needs (food security, adult education/job skill training, and youth education) and weekly professional development trainings.
To find out about the Summer Community Leaders Program, please visit this page.