Who We Are:

Flipside AmeriCorps is a National Service Initiative that focuses on Education. Created in 2022, it supports the Flipside Afterschool Program by supporting the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students at 4 local schools. 

What We Do:

AmeriCorps Members “Get Things Done” for their community! Flipside AmeriCorps Members serve students in 3 different capacities:

• Program Assistants:
  • Serve as a tutor and mentor for students during program hours and facilitate and lead enrichment activities and homework groups
• Program Liaisons:
  • Serve as the main point of contact between school and site staff. Maintain accurate student records and serve as a tutor and mentor for students during program hours.
• Engagement Coordinator:
  • Develop Family Engagement strategies and mobilize community partners to get involved with our program. Manage Flipside social media and work to connect Site Coordinators and families with resources.

Who We Serve:

Students grades 5-8 at East Fairmont, West Fairmont, Rivesville, & Mannington Middle Schools! The program operates from school dismissal until 6pm Monday-Friday from September-May. During the summer, our members serve with summer reading initiatives in the area.

Member Benefits:

Members receive a living allowance (paid twice monthly), and a Segal Education Award upon the successful completion of their 11-month term of service. This award can be used to pay future or past educational expenses. Also, if the member serves more than 600 hours with AmeriCorps in the state of WV, they are eligible for the WV Tuition Waiver at certain state institutions!

Why We’re Here:

 Every year AmeriCorps enrolls more than 200,000 individuals to serve organizations making a difference in communities across America. Our program exists to connect Flipside students to educational interventions       that will help them become better students & healthy humans. We are proud to be part of the AmeriCorps Family. If you want to know more about AmeriCorps, visit americorps.gov for more information!