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ABOUT VICKERY MEADOW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation was founded in 2007 to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for students and families in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas with a mission of connecting youth to the capacity-building resources they need to unlock their full potential. The Vickery Meadow community is characterized by its diverse population, with residents originating from over 16 countries and speaking more than 30 languages. 

As college access and availability has become more challenging, specifically for black and brown and first generation students, VMYDF recognizes the importance of removing barriers that exist to help under-estimated youth achieve their dream of college and a career. VMYDF is a comprehensive educational organization focused on youth’s educational progression from sixth grade through college graduation while also supporting families to navigate the educational system. 

  • About Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation:

    Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation (VMYDF) was founded in 2007 to provide educational and enrichment opportunities for students and families in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas with a mission of connecting youth to the capacity-building resources they need to unlock their full potential. The Vickery Meadow community is characterized by its diverse population, with residents originating from over 16 countries and speaking more than 30 languages. 

    About the Service Opportunity

    The Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation AmeriCorps Member serves to support the EAGLE Scholars program, which promotes college readiness and creating independent learners, and the After School Program, which promotes exposure to colleges, careers, and cultural diversity.

    Three members will be recruited for our College Success and Community Programming, including our EAGLE Scholars college readiness program and our After-School Programming.

    • EAGLE Scholars is made up of an ethnically and culturally diverse group of seventh through college students, all of whom are focused on a four-year college degree as their goal. The EAGLE Scholars program is designed to help our Scholars develop the skills they already have and acquire the ones they need in order to help them successfully navigate the educational system. We engage students from middle school through college in experiential learning and expose them to new thoughts and ideas in order for them to internalize the notion that they are college material and can begin working toward their goals and dreams.

    • VMYDF’s After-School Programs bring together a multicultural community of middle and high school students who are exploring their strengths, passions, and possibilities for the future. Through club themes like Cultural Baking, STEM, Art, and Movement, students are introduced to hands-on experiences that build life skills, expand cultural awareness, and spark curiosity about careers and college paths. We engage students in various STEM projects, exposure to different cultures, and help chart their journey to college, ensuring that each student leaves each session with tools that prepare them for the world beyond the classroom.

    Primary duties include, but not limited to:

    • Build relationships with teens and Scholars by offering encouragement, guidance, and check-ins.

    • Assist in the creation and facilitation of after-school clubs and workshops focused on academics, life skills, arts, leadership, and career readiness

    • Prepare and organize materials for weekly programs, including supply kits, worksheets, and activity prep

    • Support teens and Scholars during programming, including one-on-one and small group engagement during club activities

    • Help with program logistics, including set-up, clean-up, attendance tracking, and leading icebreakers or transition activities

    • Document program impact by capturing teen and Scholar feedback, photos, and stories for use in communications and reporting

    • Participate in field trips and special events, supporting teens and Scholars as they engage in experiential learning opportunities

    • Maintain accurate records of teen and Scholar interactions and program participation using VMYDF’s tracking systems

    • Contribute to planning and delivering college and career readiness activities, such as resume workshops, informational interviews, and service-learning experiences

    • Support youth voice and choice by helping collect ideas and feedback to shape future programming

    • Help coordinate volunteer engagement in youth programming.


    This location requires a total service commitment of 300 hours.

    Benefits include

    • Living Allowance of $3,000.05; paid out biweekly ($206.90)

    • Education Award of $1,565.08; earned at the end of term.

    • 13 hours a week

    To apply:

    1. Submit a VMYDF application here.

    2. Submit an EqualHeart application here.

    You must submit BOTH applications to be considered.

    If you need any accommodations, or have any questions, please reach out to Cassandra Garcia at apply@vmydf.com.

EEOC STATEMENT

Vickery Meadow Youth Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.