Tapping into young people's growing interest in community service "We want to tap into this 'quiet revolution' that is taking place among America's youth," said Wendy Zenker, Acting CEO of the Corporation for National Service, which oversees AmeriCorps. "Young people today may not think they can change the world, but they do think they can make it better, and they are hungry for ways to get involved. AmeriCorps lets them put their idealism to work. By spending a year in AmeriCorps, they learn skills, earn money for college and have the satisfaction of making a real difference. "

Since 1994, nearly 200,000 men and women of all ages have joined AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members bring valuable people-power to thousands of non-profit organizations, such as the American Red Cross, Points of Light Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Girl Scouts, homeless shelters and local community and faith-based organizations. Besides helping those in need, AmeriCorps improves the lives of those who serve. A one-year commitment gives members valuable job skills, a modest living allowance, health coverage and $4,725 to pay for college or training, or to pay back student loans.

Girl Scouts of Santiam Council has be awarded an AmeriCorps member position to serve as an Outreach Specialist. Girl Scouts of Santiam Council seeks an energetic, committed individual to serve an 11-month term as an AmeriCorps member for weekly outreach programs serving girls, particularly middle and high school age girls considered "at-risk". Training and professional growth opportunities through Girl Scouts and AmeriCorps program. For more information contact Jane Bartosz at 503-581-2451 or jbartosz@girlscoutsofsantiam.org or go to www.redcross-oregontrail.org/services/Americorps_ossc_become_member.htm.