Sycamore Service Corps is a local program of AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps

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 in Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana

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. It is sponsored by the Center for Public Service and Community Engagement at Indiana State University

Indiana State University

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. Sycamore Service Corps provide service to local non-profit organizations.

Activities

Sycamore Service Corps members work on community needs in education, public safety, human services, and the environment. For example, Sycamore Service Corps members might:

• Tutor teens and teach elementary school students
• Work in food pantry/food drive
• Assist families in locating parenting and child care resources
• Provide one-on-one mentoring
• Lead youth programs and activities
• Teach adults basic life skills
• Help unemployed or underemployed adults with job skills

AmeriCorps members are U.S. Citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the U.S. and at least 18 years of age.

External links

• Sycamore Service Corps Website