AmeriCorps program seeking college graduates

The N.J. Community Development Corporation is recruiting recent college graduates from Ocean County to be part of AmeriCorps, the "domestic Peace Corps."

AmeriCorps prepares young men and women for careers in public service and in social services through community service assignments and educational activities designed to develop leadership skills.

Individuals who are selected for the program will be expected to work 40 hours per week with people in need, such as at-risk children and teen-agers, and homeless and impoverished families. Work assignments are throughout northern New Jersey. In exchange for a year of service, AmeriCorps members receive a living stipend, full health benefits and an educational award of $4,725 to pay off student loans or to go to graduate school.

The next class of the Community Leaders Program will begin in September and run through August 2003. Individuals interested in applying should send a résumé and cover letter to: AmeriCorps, P.O. Box 1811, Fort Lee 07024. For more information, call (973) 225-0555 and ask for Julie MacLeod.