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Stewards VISTA: Gateway National Recreation Area Y3
 
 
 
Gateway National Recreation Area was created in 1972 to provide urban communities in New York and New Jersey with access to America’s parks , Gateway offers opportunities for outdoor learning and family-friendly recreation near one of the nation’s largest population centers.¿ Recognizing the importance of connecting youth to nature, Gateway joined with the National Park Foundation and the Open Outdoors for Kids program to engage 4th-grade students The program introduces students to¿ curriculum-based experiences that promote responsible stewardship. These efforts have helped form a growing network of educators and partners dedicated to strengthening outdoor education.¿ An AmeriCorps VISTA member contributes behind the scenes—building partnerships, coordinating logistics, and creating tools that enable educators and volunteers to deliver meaningful programming. This includes developing educational materials, recruiting and training volunteers, and strengthening outreach to schools across the metro area.¿ Through this indirect service, the VISTA member helps extend the park’s educational impact far beyond a single school year which prepares children for better educational outcomes in impoverished areas of the region. By the end of their term, the VISTA will leave behind tools and systems that promote self-sustaining programming and deeper community connections to Gateway’s¿parks.¿
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will expand access to Gateway’s educational programming by strengthening school partnerships and coordinating outreach to educators. They will develop curriculum resources, organize professional development, and build tools for sustained community engagement. The member will design environmental programming, lead volunteer recruitment and training, and help organize student-led initiatives. They will also support grant research and draft a sustainability plan to carry efforts forward after the service term. This indirect service strengthens long-term capacity and community involvement.¿
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Gateway National Recreation Area Y3
Program Start/End Date
07/14/2025  -   07/13/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK   New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/16/2025  To  07/13/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID 126587

       

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