AmeriCorps Education Initiative of Utah (AEIOU)
The AmeriCorps Education Initiative of Utah (AEIOU) has AmeriCorps members in 75 schools across the state of Utah. Program members advocate for and support students who are struggling with literacy, attendance, academics, credit recovery, and social/emotional challenges. Members serving in these schools receive a monthly living allowance during their term of service and an education award at the close of their service year.
Service Area
This program operates in the following school districts:
Alpine, Box Elder, Davis, Duchesne, Granite, Guadalupe, Logan, Millard, Morgan, North Sanpete, Ogden, South Sanpete, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Washington, and Weber.
See full list of participating schools here.
Contact Information
Saren Loosli, AmeriCorps Program Director
sloosli@uwnu.org
801-399-5584
>Visit AEIOU's website
Top reasons that members like serving with AEIOU:
- Working with students and helping them to succeed
- Developing skills that will benefit a career path in education, social work, counseling, and many other fields
- Networking with schools and teachers (many members transition to other positions at their service sites after completing their terms)
- Making a difference in their communities
- Working with volunteers
- Collaborating with peers, teachers, and specialists to increase their knowledge
- Education award
- Monthly living allowance
- Being a part of a solution to a problem
- Getting things done for America
Qualifications to serve with AEIOU:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- US Citizenship
- Age 18+ years
- Works well with children
- Team player
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer skills preferred including experience with spreadsheets (training is available)
- Able to serve during typical school hours
- Able to work on-site at either elementary or secondary schools
- Good organization skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Desire to make a difference in your community