Jumpstart

Support quality early learning at preschools in Evanston and Chicago

Overview

Jumpstart is a national AmeriCorps early education program working toward the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. At Northwestern, students from various majors, backgrounds, and interests make the yearlong commitment to become Jumpstart Corps members.

Corps members build mutually beneficial relationships with preschool students, classroom teachers, and fellow team members, while teaching critical language, literacy, and social-emotional skills at preschools in Evanston and Rogers Park. Check out this video to learn more!

Interested in a one-time opportunity to see if Jumpstart is for you? Volunteer with Book Buddies on a Friday afternoon.

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The Jumpstart model at Northwestern is under construction for 2025-2026. Sign up here to receive updates about opportunities to serve in local schools in 2025-2026. If you are Federal Work-Study eligible, learn more about additional community-based work opportunities with Community Connect.