What is FIRST 5 Service Corps?

FIRST 5 Service Corps is part of a statewide program started in 2001 administered by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County utilizes funds generated by California Proposition 10 to promote, support and improve early childhood development for children prenatal through age 5 and their families.




What is an AmeriCorps Member?

AmeriCorps*State and National is part of a federally funded service initiative organized by the Corporation for National and Community Service in which individuals help communities meet specific needs through service. AmeriCorps members provide full-time service to the community. FIRST 5 members focus on community outreach and provide on-going support for FIRST 5 programs, activities and services for children and families.

Receive a Wealth of Benefits

AmeriCorps members have the unique opportunity to gain education, experience, and skills while serving in full-time positions and making a difference in their communities.

Service Term

Members serve a total of 1700 hours in eleven-months and an average of 38 hours per week.

AmeriCorps Members Receive

• Professional Growth and Training Opportunities
• Living Allowance of up to $19,200
• Education Award of $4,725
• Loan Forbearance and Interest Accrual
• Minimal Individual Health and Dental Insurance, if eligible
• Childcare Assistance, if eligible

Application Process

• Complete a FIRST 5 Service Corps Application and two Reference Forms– available at the below.
• Forward your completed application including two reference forms to Attention: Arielle Bonifacio, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, 4000 Moorpark Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95117
• For details call 408/260-3757 or e-mail: arielle@first5kids.org

Diversity

FIRST 5 aspires to be an organization that reflects the people in the community in which we provide services and programs. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, the diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures leads to the creation of better programs and services. This diversity of our staff and partners serves as the foundation for us to better serve our community.

Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination

FIRST 5’s human resources policies and practices are built upon a set of core values that include a strong belief in treating all staff with dignity and respect. In accordance with this belief, it is FIRST 5’s policy to comply with and support all national and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

FIRST 5 does not discriminate against any staff or applicant based on race, creed, color, sex, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or Vietnam-era or other veteran status. All personnel actions are administered in accordance with this policy.

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