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FYI June 18-June 22, 2011 Jumpstart at Wheelock College What is JUMPSTART? Jumpstart is an early childhood education organization that matches college students with preschoolers for an academic year Jumpstart at Wheelock College Benefits for Jumpstart Corps Members: Gain exceptional experience and training in working with young children Make a difference in a child’s life Fulfills the mandatory field experience that goes along with the first year HGD course Build great friendships with a group of peers Jumpstart at Wheelock College Additional Benefits Receive a $1,132 education award once you complete 300 hours of service Counts as your Work Study job if you have been granted work study Jumpstart at Wheelock College Requirements for Jumpstart: 12 hours per week 8 hours with children 4 hours planning Take a 2 credit servicelearning seminar course every Wednesday evening Work on a team of 7-10 peers. Commit to 300 hours of service for the entire academic year Jumpstart at Wheelock College Could Jumpstart be for me? The Jumpstart program is a large time commitment that seeks passionate and motivated individuals. A few things to ask yourself as you think about Jumpstart: • • Am I excited about developing • meaningful year-long relationships with preschool-aged children? Am I excited about working closely • with a diverse team of college students? Do I need to work? If this does not count as Work Study, will I need to get another job? How do I feel about the large time commitment? Do I have time in my schedule for Jumpstart? Jumpstart at Wheelock College Now you will hear from some people who have participated in Jumpstart! Hannah Danielle Jenn Victoria Jumpstart versus Field Placement Jumpstart Placement -Students attend placement several days of the week for a total of 12 hours per week and 150 hours per semester -Students will serve at the same preschool for both semesters -Students may be able to use their Jumpstart placement as a work-study job AND as a field placement Field Placement -Student attend placement ten times for 3 hours each week for a total of 30 hours per semester -Students will serve at two different placements: • Fall: children 0 to 5 years old • Spring: Ages 8-adult -Students may not use their placement as a work-study job Jumpstart at Wheelock College Interested Students -What’s Next? -Ask questions -Think about the time commitment -Let advising know tomorrow that you are applying to be in Jumpstart! -Come see us tomorrow to learn more about the application process