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  • Do you enjoy working with pre-school age children?
  • Are you looking to earn extra money for school?
  • Are you looking for hands-on experience in the field of education?
  • Do you need to earn credits toward your degree?
  • How would you like to forever change the life of a child?

If you answered Yes to any of the above questions then you need to check out Jumpstart!

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 $1,000 AmeriCorps education award. 

Currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year! Apply today!

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Feinstein Center for Service Learning
90 Lower College Road, Suite 12
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

Sarah Miller, Coordinator
Roosevelt Room 127
401-874-7422
Email: sgmiller@mail.uri.edu

Clearinghouse for Volunteers
Roosevelt Room 125
AmeriCorps*VISTA
Marcy LaBossiere
401-874-2568
Email: cfv@etal.uri.edu or urivolunteers@gmail.com

Jumpstart URI
Roosevelt Rooms 133 &135

Senior Site Manager
Lynne Finnegan
401-874-2090
jstart@etal.uri.edu

Senior Site Manager
Catherine Cutlip
401-874-5539
jstartpv@etal.uri.edu