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***UMaine 4-H - Tanglewood - Public Health, Midcoast ME

The UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood is in Lincolnville, Maine. Our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens of the Earth through affordable environmental education and nature-based experiences. You will serve the broad mission of helping Maine youth improve their lives through research-based information and education. We carry out these missions through immersive youth development programs utilizing best practices in outdoor education, positive youth development, and mentorship. Our AmeriCorps members support the NorthStar 4-H Mentoring program based in Belfast, Maine. As a mentor, you'll foster healthy relationships with mentees, providing them the support they need to thrive. Members will directly support youth academic and social-emotional success and provide in-school, after-school, and weekend experiences around adventure and leadership, community engagement, and student sparks. These relationships are key to their ability to thrive beyond school, fostering their whole-life development. Students are rural and suburban youth who encompass many different demographics. Students are upper-elementary/middle school-aged. School guidance counselors, principals, teachers, community members, and other AmeriCorps members serve as support. You'll also be part of a larger network within the Aspirations Incubator Project, an initiative of the Rural Youth Institute. As part of the Maine 4-H network, you'll learn more about Positive Youth Development, Youth Thriving, and Beyond Ready programming that aligns perfectly with your work with the NorthStar 4-H Mentees/students. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Free, seasonal housing (April-November) available (rustic in a camp cabin with no electricity and heated with wood), some meals during programming at Tanglewood, a supportive work environment, optional/possible training in 4-H Archery/Shooting Sports, environmental education, first aid/CPR, lifeguarding, or wilderness first aid.

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Member Duties : As NorthStar 4-H Mentor at Tanglewood, you'll work across three elementary schools, building relationships with the 5th graders before they move to the middle school for 6th grade. In this role, you'll lead weekly in-school activities like group building, ecology, communication, and whatever else may help meet those students' needs. You'll also work as part of the team with Cohorts 1 and 2 at the middle school. These 15-20 member cohorts are identified by the school as those youth who could use a little extra support to get through grades 6-12. Cohorts can meet weekly at school, join together for after-school programs, and take longer adventures together on weekends and school breaks. You will be part of a team that builds lasting and long-term relationships between students, their families, the school, and the surrounding community.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Seasonal (Spring, Summer, Fall) Housing , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Health , Environment , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Public Health AmeriCorps .

Skills :
General Skills , Recruitment , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Team Work , Leadership , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , First Aid .

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Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
***UMaine 4-H - Tanglewood - Public Health, Midcoast ME

Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025 - 07/23/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	MAINE

Accepting Applications
From 03/03/2025 To 03/01/2026

Contact	Sophia Doremus
56 Northport Dr
Portland ME 04103
2072728379
sophia.doremus@goodwillnne.org

Listing ID	118152


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