ÌÇÐÄVlog

ECLIPSE Program: Federal Work Study postion for ÌÇÐÄVlog Students

ECLIPSE is an that offers ÌÇÐÄVloge students an opportunity to participate in the Federal Work Study program by contributing to the literacy needs of young children throughout six sites in Eau Claire and Altoona. Educational focus areas include language, emergent reading & writing, socialization, and interaction. This initiative helps students gain valuable experience while supporting children's foundational learning. Students who commit to either 300 or 100 hours in this program qualify for the Segal Education Award. Program applications are located below. 

About the Program

ECLIPSE works in teams of 6-10 students from UW-Eau Claire who are AmeriCorps members. Members serve/work in preschool classrooms at one of six partner sites in the Eau Claire Area. Members are paired with one or two children in the classroom who need additional support or help in the areas of language, literacy, social, and or numeracy skills. Participation in regular classroom activities and provided activities in focus areas that children need support in will increase opportunities for children to be supported in their growth and development by caring adults. Members meet as teams weekly to evaluate progress, plan activities, while building as team members, AmeriCorps members and individuals.

Commitment for Members

ECLIPSE members are AmeriCorps members who serve for the academic school year. This is an excellent experience for anyone who plans to work with or interact with children in the future.

There is a 300-hour commitment requirement. This is broken down into about 12 hours a week. The beginning of the year starts with about 5 – 6 hours a week in training, then building to 12 hours a week when service starts in classrooms in early fall.

The hours are broken down as follows:

• Classroom Service = 9 - 11 hours (According to schedule)
• Weekly team meetings = 1 - 2 hours (Time set by the team – May change at semester)

Other service commitments for members:

• 20-30 hours of service gathered throughout the year with three pre-planned events; Tidy Up the Town, Beaver Creek Holiday Craft Day, and Global Youth Service Day.
• All members must enroll in UEC 221 (one credit) course each semester to earn their service-learning hours.
  • Fall Semester = Regular Weekly UEC 221 course meetings Wednesdays 6:00-7:15 p.m.
  • Spring Semester = Orientation and training & 1-2 additional meetings as needed

Compensation and Benefits

This is a federal work-study job and needs about $3,000 for the year. You can volunteer for the experience only if you choose. It is a great experience! Upon successful completion of the program and 300 hours, there is a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,565.08 to be used for your education.

Complete your community engagement learning requirement for graduation. Gain experience in collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving, instructional design and implementation, assessment, and data analysis. Feel the impact that volunteerism, civic engagement, and community service can have on one’s self and community.