The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast currently operates Clubs in Biloxi, Gulfport, Pass Christian, D’Iberville and Hancock County, serving over 3,000 youth annually. The Boys & Girls Clubs build character through everyday leadership and guidance in behavior and attitude. Trained professional staff provides positive adult mentors and role models. Nationally recognized programs help young people succeed in school, stay healthy, learn important life skills, pursue interests in the arts and sports, and explore vocational choices. Most importantly, the Boys & Girls Club shows youth members that someone cares and wants them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens and not become just another statistic!

The Mission of AmeriCorps TakesACTION is to provide youth with encouragement and guidance in the important areas of educational, physical, social, and vocational development and inspire them to community service.

TakesACTION members work side-by-side with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast staff instructing and guiding our youth in the important areas of Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; Character & Leadership Development; Arts; Sports, Fitness & Recreation. TakesACTION members also actively recruit volunteers for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast and participate in and initiate community events designed to engage community members in service activities.

Benefits that you receive as an AmeriCorps member:

Full Time Members

• A monthly living allowance of $950 gross
• Health insurance for yourself
• Child care assistance (if eligible)
• An education award of $4,725 paid after completion of 1700 hours of service

Half Time Members

• A monthly living allowance of $481 gross
• An education award of $2,362 after completion of 900 hours of service
• The experience of a lifetime

For more information contact Tawana Banks, Program Director, (228) 896-3770 ext 320, tbanks@bgcgulfcoast.org or visit: americorps.org, cns.gov, or mcvs.org.