Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City-AmeriCorps program

Founded in 1912, the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, a charter member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, is to promote the development of self-esteem, values and skills for boys and girls, ages 5-18, with special emphasis on youth from disadvantaged circumstances.

The AmeriCorps Member position carries out this mission by planning, supervising and facilitating youth development curriculum based programming to youth members through the delivery of exciting and engaging activities; providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment; and ensuring the incorporation of youth development principles and philosophies. As well as creating and implementing service projects in the Club and the Community.