Chicago, Illinois

"It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them." - Mark Twain

Join NDA Chicago and become a part of this exciting and ever changing global city! By becoming a member of NDA Chicago you can experience all the vibrant cultures this great city has to offer. The excellent public transit system and extensive bike lanes allow you to get you around town easily without a car. You’ll never be bored in Chicago, from street fests, farmers markets, outdoor music, and the beach in the summer, to ice skating or snowshoeing in winter, and comedy, film, music, and theatre year round, you’ll find that one year probably isn’t enough!

Site Director: Kristin Miodonski
Phone: 773-722-7440 ext. 3208
E-mail: chicago@ndmva.org

CHECK out Chicago's own website at: www.ndmvachicago.org

KIPP Ascend Charter School

KIPP Ascend is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago. North Lawndale has the largest number of charter campuses and the highest percentage of public school students in charters of any community area in the city.

The NDA member will be responsible to assist with daily maintenance and classroom support of KIPP Ascend’s technology program. This will include assisting teachers in classrooms as well as assisting with the administration of adaptive, computer-based assessments.

For more information, visit: www.kippchicago.org

Marillac House

Marillac House is located in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. Marillac Social Center is committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. To fulfill their mission they offer quality programs for children, teens, families, and seniors.

The NDA member works with the Family Services department helping families’ access heat and energy assistance as well as other vital services. In the afternoon the member works with the Hope Jr. afterschool program helping with homework, running mentoring groups, and offering small group activities.

For more information, visit: www.marillachouse.org

LEARN Charter School

LEARN is a network of public, college prep elementary schools serving nearly 2,000 underserved students in grades pre-K-8th across five campuses in Chicago. NDA partners with LEARN Charles and Dorothy Campbell Campus in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

NDA members serve as teachers’ assistants in the classroom, run small groups within the classroom and afterschool. The AmeriCorps Member will assist in the life skills development by acting as a mentor to individual students, and leading life skill and values lessons occasionally with the whole class.

For more information, visit: www.learncharter.org

St. Angela's School

St. Angela School opened its doors in 1921 to serve the children of the Austin community. It serves students from pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

The NDA member serves as a teacher assistant, particularly at the primary level. Teacher assistant duties include one-on-one tutoring and small group tutoring, assisting in the preparation of lessons, grading papers, supervising lunch and recess, chaperoning field trips, teaching conflict resolution in the classroom, and interacting with students in the after-school program.

For more information, visit: www.saintangela.org

St. Joseph Services

St. Joseph Services provides out-of-school time youth programming and adult literacy and enrichment in an atmosphere that participants say “feels like family.” They work in the Humboldt Park and Austin communities in Chicago.

NDA members run afterschool programs and teach ESL, computer, and ABE classes to adults. St. Joseph Services has multiple sites where NDA members serve.

For more information, visit: www.stjosephservices.org

San Miguel Schools

San Miguel has campuses in both Back of the Yards and in the Austin neighborhood. To transform lives and neighborhoods: this is the San Miguel Schools' mission. The Family and Graduate Support Program at these campuses support nearly 200 students in high school.

NDA members serve in classrooms as teachers’ assistants, working in the library or gym class, and working with high school students in the graduate support office.

For more information, please visit: www.sanmiguelchicago.org

The Miracle Center

TMC is located in the Logan Square neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. They offer an arts-oriented after-school program and summer camp.

The NDA member is responsible for kids café as well as implementing activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing nutritious snacks, nutrition education, tutoring youth, designing and implementing a club for arts, sports, or other fun, engaging activity and communicating with parents and teachers regarding student progress and needs.

For more information, visit: www.themiraclecenter.com