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AmeriCorps, WVU Extension recruiting people to work with W.Va. children this summer
December 2, 2011
(The Republic) AmeriCorps is recruiting mentors and community coordinators to work with a summer program that helps 3,000 West Virginia children maintain and improve reading skills.
Energy Express is an 8-week program offered in rural and low-income communities. It’s run by AmeriCorps and the West Virginia University Extension Service. It also provides children with good nutrition.
Mentors are college or college-bound students willing to help children study reading, writing, art and drama. They also make family visits and complete a community service project.
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