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Program Summary The Mariposa Program, operated by the Napa County Office of Education, is seeking compassionate and community-minded AmeriCorps Members to serve as Mariposa Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year. Members will play an integral role in supporting youth development, mentoring, and cultural enrichment across local school sites throughout Napa County. Key Responsibilities & Member Service Activities Youth Mentorship & Student Support: Positive Role Modeling: Serve as a consistent, caring adult role model and mentor for diverse youth populations across assigned school sites. Social-Emotional Development: Support students in building self-confidence, interpersonal communication, leadership skills, emotional resilience, and healthy peer relationships. School Connectedness: Actively foster student engagement and a sense of belonging through intentional relationship-building and inclusive programming. Group Facilitation: Lead and assist with small-group activities, restorative student-centered discussions, and student leadership opportunities. Cultural Enrichment & Community Engagement: Mariposa Programming: Implement prevention education, leadership activities, and youth engagement initiatives central to the Mariposa mission. Arts & Culture Support: Coordinate and assist with youth participation in regional Ballet Folklórico programming, heritage events, and cultural celebrations. Family & Community Inclusion: Help establish welcoming, identity-affirming environments for students and families; assist with school-wide events, community gatherings, and student performances. Professional Development & Member Growth: Training & Coaching: Participate in ongoing professional development, cohort-based team training, and mentorship from program leadership. Career Pathways: Gain hands-on experience in youth mentorship, social-emotional learning (SEL), and community public service. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Mentorship: Serve as a consistent role model and mentor for diverse youth across assigned school sites. • Social-Emotional Support: Help students build self-confidence, communication, leadership skills, resilience, and healthy peer relationships. • School Connectedness: Foster student engagement and a sense of belonging through relationship-building and inclusive programming. • Group Facilitation: Lead small-group activities, restorative discussions, and student leadership opportunities. • Mariposa Programming: Implement prevention education, leadership, and youth engagement initiatives. • Cultural Enrichment: Support youth participation in regional Ballet Folklórico programming, heritage events, and cultural celebrations. • Family & Community Inclusion: Create welcoming, identity-affirming environments; assist with school events, community gatherings, and performances. Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend . Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas :
Education . Skills :
Leadership , Team Work , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education , First Aid , Conflict Resolution . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program AmeriCorps Mariposa Coach & Mentor-Napa Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 07/31/2027 Work Schedule Part Time Education level Less than High school Age Requirement Minimum: 17 Maximum: None Program Locations CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose Languages English Accepting Applications From 06/30/2026 To 10/01/2026 Contact Lindsey Matzaganian 2121 Imola Ave Napa CA 94559 707492-0638 lmatzaganian@napacoe.org https://napacoe.org/americorps/expanded-learning/ Listing ID 130046
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