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Currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year! Apply today!

What is Jumpstart?

• Jumpstart is a national non-profit organization working toward the day when every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.
• Jumpstart recruits, trains, and supports college students to serve as part-time AmeriCorps members, working directly with and supporting young children in early childhood education programs.
• Jumpstart members complete 300 hours of service with a partner child at a local RI Headstart or Pre-School center.
• URI Jumpstart team members can receive federal work-study funds or credit for their participation. Additionally, upon successful completion of the year, team members receive a $1,132 AmeriCorps education award. 

General Information for Jumpstart URI

• All majors welcome
• Full academic year program (September-May)
• Complete 300 hours of service (10-12 hours/week)
• Earn an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1132 upon successful completion
• Earn 6 free elective credits in CSV 302 (graded)
• Use awarded work-study funds (if applicable)
• Jumpstart training provided prior to working in pre-schools
• All non-returning Jumpstart Corps Members must enroll in the CSV 302 Jumpstart course

Steps to Join Jumpstart URI 2011-2012!
1. Decide if Jumpstart URI fits into your schedule for FALL 2011!You should only select 1 of the following options for the ENTIRE 2011-2012 YEAR*:

OPTION A
Jumpstart Sessions: M/W 3pm-5:30pm**
CSV 302: T/TH 3:30pm-4:45pm

OPTION B
Jumpstart Sessions: T/TH 12:15pm-2:45pm
CSV 302: M/W 1pm-2:15pm

OPTION C
Jumpstart Sessions: T/TH 3pm-5:30pm
CSV 302: M/W 1pm-2:15pm

*If you have a conflict, do not let that stop you from applying! Make an appointment to meet with Catherine Cutlip or Lynne Finnegan to discuss other options.

**Jumpstart Session time does not include drive time to and from pre-school. Preschool placements usually depend on schedules

2. Complete Jumpstart application for Corps Members

3. Schedule an interview with Jumpstart Site Staff (Roosevelt Hall 133/135)

4. Obtain a permission number from Jumpstart Site Staff to enroll in Fall CSV course, select your Jumpstart Session, and get any questions you might have answered.

5. Accept an offer as a 2011-2012 Corps Member, if presented by Jumpstart Site Staff

6. Provide Jumpstart Site Staff with copies of the following required documents:
  * Copy of Birth Certificate + Copy of current Drivers License
  **See Lynne or Cat for complete list of acceptable documents for substitutions
  * Copy of Car Insurance ONLY IF driving to or from preschool
  * Copy of Social Security Card ONLY IF using awarded work-study funds
  **Enrollment not considered final until all required paperwork is received.

7. Attend CSV 302 class on the appropriate first day of classes for Fall 2011
  *Wednesday, September 7, 2011 OR Thursday September 8, 2011

8. Tell your friends - Jumpstart is still accepting applications!

We look forward to meeting and finding out if you fit into our Jumpstart URI Family!

 

Feinstein Civic Engagement Program

90 Lower College Road, Suite 12
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

Sarah Miller, Coordinator
Roosevelt Hall Room 135
401-874-7422
Email: sgmiller@uri.edu

Clearinghouse for Volunteers

401-874-2568
Email: urivolunteers@gmail.com

Jumpstart URI

Catherine Cutlip, Site Manager
Roosevelt Hall Room 133
401-874-5539
jstartpv@etal.uri.edu

401-874-2090
jstart@etal.uri.edu