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Stewards VISTA: Ice Age Trail Alliance

The Ice Age Trail Alliance believes the 1,200-mile-long Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a place where all people can enjoy and embrace the unique natural landscapes and cultural histories of Wisconsin, while finding physical and mental renewal in a peaceful setting, and an enduring spiritual connection to the land. In addition to the personal wellness and motivation one finds on the Trail, the broader community benefits from this resource. Indeed, the characteristics of the Trail are the same forces which create a variety of economic development streams communities may capitalize upon. As the Trail winds through the state, it passes some of the most low-income counties. These remote areas also hold some of the most natural beauty. VISTA will create a bridge between promoting the Ice Age Trail and the positive societal and economic impacts created when visitors visit and locals embrace these iconic spaces. Activities will vary, but most certainly will include a strong social media presence to promote the positive impacts the Ice Age Trail can have on local economies. In essence, they will bridge the gap between a declining agricultural economy and an increase in ecotourism related to outdoor recreation.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : •Identify opportunities for tourism based on experiencing a range of activities along the Ice Age Trail in remote areas of the state. •Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals. •Assist up to 4 Ice Age Trail Alliance chapters with local grant research, planning and implementation designed to support new trail construction, land protection/restoration, and outreach and education. •Collaborate with the Alliance’s 19 volunteer chapters to identify gaps in local volunteer needs and skills. •Develop best practices in engaging the next generation of volunteers. •Analyze the ways in which the organization is using social media to engage the community and raise awareness of Alliance work. •Integrate findings from above with the existing communications strategies of the Alliance to drive awareness and tourism dollars to economically depressed counties along the Trail.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , $750 in Prof Dev Funds from Stewards , Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

Service Areas : Environment , Health , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Stewards VISTA: Ice Age Trail Alliance

Program Start/End Date
04/12/2021 - 04/11/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WISCONSIN

Accepting Applications
From 02/02/2021 To 03/12/2021

Contact	Patricia Silva
345 Prince St
Beckley WV 25801
3048600371
psilva@conservationlegacy.org

Listing ID	101273


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