The City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps Recruiting Volunteers

Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps is currently recruiting volunteers for their annual program, which will begin on August 19.

Members are expected to complete 460 hours and, upon completion, will receive a scholarship that can be contributed toward college or the payment of student loans.  The scholarship is valid for seven years.  Members will also receive a stipend while serving.

AmeriCorps is a service learning program that gives its members an opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of those they serve.  It gives individuals an opportunity to assist with meeting the critical needs in the community.

Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the City of Lake Charles, focuses primarily on providing academic assistance to students with possibilities in area schools.  Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps also provides much needed assistance with community service projects throughout the Lake Area.           

For more information about Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps, call Alisa Stevens at 491-8735 or visit the Impact Lake Charles AmeriCorps webpage at www.cityoflakecharles.com.

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The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.   For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see the City of Lake Charles website- www.cityoflakecharles.com  or call the Mayor's Action Line at (337) 491-1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head, or call the Title VI coordinator at (337) 491-1440.