What Is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a national service program that recruits people of unique backgrounds to engage with service work across the United States. Currently, the Boston Medical Center Pediatrics department manages two AmeriCorps Programs, AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps State.
For more information about joining as an AmeriCorps Member, or if your program or initiative is interested in joining the Intermediary Program, please see ‘Join.’
AmeriCorps Positions at Boston Medical Center
AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps State | AmeriCorps VISTA Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|
Time Commitment | Full time, 40 hours/week. Members will serve approximately 1700 hours by the end of their service year. | Reduced (half) time, 16 hours/week. Members must serve a minimum of 675 hours during a maximum of 12 months. | Full time, 40 hours/week. The VISTA Leader will serve approximately 1700 hours by the end of their service year. |
Service Length | 1 full year (365 days) | 1 full year (365 days) | 1 full year (365 days) |
Member Responsibilities | As a VISTA service member, you will build capacity within a BMC pediatric initiative. Members are often tasked with improving systems and administrative practices, fundraising, and building curricula for courses and workshops. | As an AmeriCorps State service member, you will work directly with community members. You will conduct needs assessment surveys in the BMC Pediatric Clinic or the Emergency Room. Depending on the program, you will enroll members in social programs. | As a VISTA Leader, you will work with intermediary leadership to create opportunities for members to build strong relationships. You will work with community partners to establish sustainable resources to improve member utility. |
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Program Leadership
AmeriCorps Intermediary Leaders play a critical role in the successful implementation and management of the national service programs by acting as a vital link between AmeriCorps members, host sites, and AmeriCorps administrative bodies. This leadership ensures that intermediary programs, such as VISTA, are effectively coordinated, adhering to federal guidelines and standards.
Intermediary Leaders provide essential support and guidance to both members and host sites, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the impact of service projects. By bridging communication gaps and addressing challenges as they arise, they are pivotal in advancing the mission of national service to strengthen communities and address critical societal needs. The primary intermediary leadship roles for the VISTA program are the Principal Investigator, Intermediary Supervisor, and Program Coordinator.
Principal Investigator
The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for directing a project intellectually and logistically. The PI is involved with each stage of the grant process, through preparation, overview of the application, and appropriating funds.
The Principal Investigator of BMC’s AmeriCorps Intermediary Program is Renée D. Boynton-Jarrett, MD, ScD.
Intermediary Supervisor
The Intermediary Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the efforts of the Intermediary Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for ensuring that the Program Coordinator effectively manages the day-to-day operations of the intermediary AmeriCorps VISTA and State program, including compliance with VISTA and State AmeriCorps standards and providing support to host sites, VISTA members, and State/National members. The Intermediary Supervisor also serves as a key resource for problem-solving, facilitating communication between all stakeholders, and ensuring the program runs smoothly and effectively, ultimately enhancing the impact of service projects within the community.
The Intermediary Supervisor of the BMC AmeriCorps Intermediary Program is Madeline Niemann.
Program Coordinator
The Intermediary Program Coordinator is a full-time staff member at BMC whose position is funded by the AmeriCorps program. This individual serves as the primary liaison between intermediary members and AmeriCorps administrative staff. The Program Coordinator's main responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of the intermediary VISTA and State programs, ensuring compliance with VISTA and State AmeriCorps standards, and providing ongoing support to both host sites and State and VISTA members throughout their service year. The Program Coordinator plays a key role in bridging communication gaps, conveying organizational objectives, offering guidance and support, and addressing any issues that may arise during the service year.
The Program Coordinator of the BMC AmeriCorps Intermediary Program is Tasia Terrell.