AmeriCorps Member Spotlight
Samantha Fraser
Samantha Fraser is passionate about working with kids in the classroom. Her main focus has been delivering STEM programing to students in Elmore County through the University of Idaho 4-H AmeriCorps program. This includes teaching at an elementary school, middle school, charter school and youth center.
"I am proud of myself because I got into another school for the outreach program," Fraser said. "This week I am starting to teach STEM lessons in the first grade class which I am excited about."
She is currently on her second term of service, having previously served in Lemhi County. Fraser is a creative problem solver in the classroom, and her lesson plans inspire kids. One said he wants to be an engineer after building a gingerbread house.
Many, including site supervisor Nadine Cook, have nothing but great things to say about Fraser. And she said the number of youth attending these programs has increased.
"Samantha is excellent at researching and planning activities that the youth love, and want to participate in," Cook said. "She has been a huge asset to Elmore County's 4-H Youth Development program and will be greatly missed when her time is up."
Learn more about the program here.
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2022 AmeriCorps program impact
AmeriCorps member shoutout: Kelly Bowlin
Kelly Bowlin, who is serving at Mini Cassia Transitional Living through the Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps Program, was recognized by her site supervisor Marcey Bruderer for superior performance and outstanding accomplishments.
"She is raising a family, helping with my nonprofit, going to school and doing all that is asked of her to do," Bruderer said. "She has come up with some amazing ideas to move forward and bring light to bad situations in and around our community. I could not do what I do without her."
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AmeriCorps member shoutout: Glorix Gil-Valenzuela
Glorix Gil-Valenzuela, who serves at Southeast Idaho Public Health through the Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps Program, was recognized by her site supervisor Tessa Donaldson for superior performance.
"Glorix has been a huge help with implementing suicide prevention projects in southeast Idaho. She has created documents, helped prepare packets, called over 40 firearm retailers and visited many schools in the area," Donaldson said. "Whenever she is tasked with a project, she gets started immediately and does exceptional work. Glorix is amazing!"
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AmeriCorps state and national positions open
Moscow Adventure Club - Outdoor Science Education Lead (Moscow, ID)
Develop and/or gather outdoor science lessons and activities targeting kids K-5. Tasks include focusing on outdoor activities, including lessons about ecology, animals, plants, insects, watersheds, climate, weather, team building, nature journaling, nature art, etc. Field trips may be taken to local nature areas where children may hike and participate in activities focused on that particular area.
Foothills Learning Center - Environmental Education Instructor (Boise, ID)
The member will develop, improve lessons and educate multi-age audiences through community programs and presentations. They will also develop and lead service learning and habitat restoration projects with a variety of groups. This position includes assisting in the recruitment, supervision and training of volunteers. Tasks also include organizing and leading summer camps and special programs.
4-H Youth Development Instructor - Project WET (Coeur d'Alene, ID)
Support the Extension Water Outreach Program through leading hands-on educational activities, assisting with educational event planning for IDAH2O Master Water Stewards, Project WET and TRM Crayfish Citizen Science programs.
4-H Youth Development Instructor - Lemhi County (Housing provided)
Assist the extension educator and office staff to teach, lead and facilitate youth development curriculum in STEAM based out-of-school time programs. Serve as a mentor and role model, teach important life skills, and give youth positive opportunities to explore the world around them.
Alumni Corner - Online Training
 April 26 - Emotional Intelligence? What is it and why should I care?
Presenter: Jen Kusch
Emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success. Come learn about this incredibly necessary "soft skill." We will talk about what emotional intelligence is, why it's important and how you can learn to be emotionally intelligent. This valuable skill will set you apart from your peers the more you practice and master emotions and learn their role.
April 28 - Cover Letters and Resumes
Presenter: Eric Anderson
Learn best practices for writing cover letters and formatting your resume. Eric will help translate your service to your cover letter and resume. There will be time to ask specific questions so have your cover letter and resume with you.
May 1 - Strengthening Resumes and Interview Skills
Presenter: Penelope Larsen
This session aims to help AmeriCorps members learn about power words, power statements and the STAR method. These skills help in writing application materials and preparing for interviews.
May 3 - Using Your Education Award
Presenter: Char Kremer
Members will learn how to view their service in the context of continued education and job searches, how to recruit for their replacement and how to use their education award effectively. Current AmeriCorps members and alums will ultimately leave with a better understanding of how to reflect on and maximize their national service experience.
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