NESS SEA AmeriCorps Program
The NESS SEA AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage students in STEM-based ocean adventure learning that will increase academic engagement and social and emotional gowth. NESS SEA AmeriCorps members teach experiential STEM-based lessons during the school day and in after-school programs, and mentor students to increase social and emotional skills like perseverance and confidence. Members also design and implement STEM-based, extended learning and summer programs utilizing marine science, adventure sports, and sailing as their educational platforms.
NESS SEA AmeriCorps Members serve to:
– ENGAGE students in learning by seeing and doing
– CREATE innovative STEM-based ocean adventure programs
– TEACH NESS standards-based programs
– PROVIDE student support through classroom support, tutoring & mentoring
– EMPOWER students to discover their personal best by facing new challenges
– SHARE enjoyment of the ocean and teach its science to students from all backgrounds
– ENCOURAGE students to be positive stewards of their community and environment
The NESS SEA AmeriCorps program is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network. The program is supported by the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, a partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
Join Us: Serve as a NESS SEA AmeriCorps Member!
Recruitment for NESS SEA AmeriCorps takes place in January-July for our service year, which begins in September. Successful applicants have a passion for serving underserved students, a commitment to community service, experience in leading sailing and outdoor adventures, and an interest in Education.
To learn more about what it takes to be a NESS SEA AmeriCorps member, click here!
Recent Blog Posts About NESS SEA AmeriCorps:
NESS in the News: New London Sailing
NESS’s youth sailing program in New London was featured on WTNH News 8!
AmeriCorps Week 2023
AmeriCorps Week is a week-long celebration of the people and programs who have committed to “Get Things Done” in thousands of locations across the country since the inception of AmeriCorps in 1994. The NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage the students of New London County, CT, in STEM-based ocean adventure learning. [...]
2023 AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY: NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE NESS staff and AmeriCorps members came together on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. NESS joined thousands of volunteers across the country on this national day of service by serving the New London and Stonington communities. MLK Day is the […]
AmeriCorps Week 2022
AmeriCorps Week is a week-long celebration of the people and programs who have committed to “Get Things Done” in thousands of locations across the country since the inception of AmeriCorps in 1994. The NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage the students of New London County, CT, in STEM-based ocean adventure learning. [...]
2022 NESS SEA AmeriCorps Day of Service
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. AmeriCorps […]