CASA is honored to receive funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to implement a series of programs in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Find more information about AmeriCorps programs.
Keep Moving Forward NOVA
The Moving Forward NOVA program is focused on providing a set of financial education and supportive wrap-around family services such as employment placement, pathways to higher education and trades, to support immigrant and low-income people fully engage in the social systems in Virginia. This project is coordinated and hosted by CASA, funded in part by the AmeriCorps Program and The Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service (OVCS).
CASA’s Americorps Program in Virginia
CASA launched its Virginia program in 2016, thanks to the support of the Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service. To maximize economic opportunities, CASA provides one-on-one and group-based financial education activities focused on preparing a household budget, credit management, and banking. CASA also helps eligible Lawful Permanent Residents apply for American citizenship. The Program also supports High School students to improve their academic performance, develop leadership and social skills, and pursue higher education.
AmeriCorps members are based at CASA’s Woodbridge Office.
To receive this services:
Citizenship: https://wearecasa.org/citizenship-virginia/
Financial Education: https://wearecasa.org/financial-education-virginia/
After-School Programs:https://wearecasa.org/mi-espacio-virginia/
To join the AmeriCorps team with CASA:
By joining AmeriCorps with CASA, you will provide valuable services to immigrants and working families, helping them to improve their quality of life and inclusion. You will receive dozens of hours of quality training in financial literacy, tax preparation, citizenship, and youth development, becoming better equipped to apply for jobs at the end of your service year. Some training courses include access to certifications. By completing the program, you may qualify to receive an Education Award paid by the federal government, that you can use to enroll in College or graduate studies. “Get things done” is the AmeriCorps pledge. We encourage you to join the program, so while you invest in your community, you also invest in your own professional development.”
Qualifications / Enrollment Requirements for AmeriCorps members
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent Resident (recently naturalized citizens are encouraged to apply).
- At least 17 years old.
- A high school diploma or GED or agree to obtain one during the service year.
- Pass a national service criminal history check of the national sex-offender registry, state repository check (Maryland and state of residence), and FBI fingerprint check.
- English writing and speaking language skills (bilingual in Spanish, French, and other languages).
- Access to personal transportation preferred.
Benefits:
- Fulltime and part time opportunities available, with some schedule flexibility.
- A bi-weekly living allowance.
- Upon program completion, you may qualify for an Education Award to afford College/Graduate studies.
- Health care insurance for full time members.
- Extensive training in financial education, tax preparation, immigration law, and youth development. Opportunities to get certificates in some of those fields.
- Join a great team who will inspire you to go above and beyond in your life and career.
Note: The AmeriCorps member will not be allowed to perform duties that violate the AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities or fall outside of the program goals.
