Dial Self Americorps Program

Established in 1996, DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps partners with area schools and youth-serving agencies to create unique full-time service opportunities throughout the river valley of Western Massachusetts. We serve a geographic area that spans from Greenfield to Springfield, from rural to urban settings. For 10 months each academic year, DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps Members have roles that include: building relationships supporting skill-development and social-emotional learning amplifying youth leadership and restorative practices designing creative approaches to learning encouraging young peoples' autonomy, belonging, and confidence in themselves as learners. Members are trained to use the conversational skills of "motivational interviewing" to support young people in setting goals and activating the resources they have for making progress on them. They meet young people where they're at and support them to get where they want to go.