“Working with students this summer has been a privilege, and witnessing their growth and curiosity has been incredibly rewarding. From this experience, I am reminded of the power of education and the importance of inspiring the next generation of innovators. Thank you, AmeriCorps, for providing me with this incredible opportunity to serve and make a difference in the lives of young learners. My time here has been nothing short of life-changing, and I will cherish it always.” – Luis Tovar, Dan River Year AmeriCorps, Summer 2023.
Academic Year Opportunities
Now in its 10th year of serving Southern Virginia, the Dan River Year AmeriCorps program provides a variety of flexible positions in schools and out-of-school sites during the academic year.
School Tutors
Members provide direct service to students attending Pittsylvania County Public Schools and Danville Public Schools. All members will receive tutor training prior to placement. Tutors spend a minimum of 90 minutes a week working with each individual student and/or small groups for a minimum of 10 weeks during the school year. Additionally, members may also work with groups during the school year, aiding in their reading or math classes. Members also provide support with hands-on activities to generate interest in STEM and deepen STEM knowledge.
Members work with 4th-5th grade students individually and/or in small groups. This may vary from day to day and vary by location as we have tutors placed in many Danville and Pittsylvania County elementary schools. The highest needs are in reading and math.
Tutors do not come up with the lessons; rather, they listen to the teacher in the classroom and then tutor students in the areas they are struggling with, which may include reading and/or math. Some schools place members in math classrooms, in which members work specifically with math, and others in English, in which members work specifically with literacy. Some schools are a combination.
Hours will vary and may range from 20-30 hours/week during the school day.
Sites
- Brosville Elementary School
- Chatham Elementary School
- Mount Airy Elementary School
- Gretna Elementary School
- Stony Mill Elementary School
- Park Ave Elementary School
- Schoolfield Elementary School
- Mt. Airy Elementary School
- Gibson Elementary School
Out-of-school sites
Members provide direct service to support after-school programs, tutoring students in a group and/or one-on-one setting. Members work to improve students’ literacy, math, and/or STEM skills. This position may require members to travel to multiple service sites throughout the month, leading activities.
Hours range from 5-10 hours per week. Hours may vary between 3–7 p.m.
Sites
- Danville Science Center
- Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge
- Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area
- Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program
IALR also administers a Public Health AmeriCorps program
