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Virginia Service and Conservation Corps -675 Hour Member
 
 
 
Join the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps(VSCC) and be on the frontlines of conservation in Virginia State Parks. The VSCC has opportunities to serve in all Virginia state parks while providing you with the skills necessary to pursue a career in the conservation field. We’re looking for members that are willing to learn and comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. In addition, you should be a self starter and be able to communicate effectively with park staff and guests. Benefits of serving in the VSCC may include First Aid/CPR/AED training, Interpretive Training, Canoe/Kayak Guide Training (site dependent) as well as Wildland Firefighting Training (Site Specific). If members are not provided with park housing, they will receive a housing stipend to assist with the cost of living expenses. For 675 hour members, the term of service will be May 17- September 15. Members will receive a living allowance of $6,750 over their course of service. After completing their required service hours, members will be eligible to receive an education award. The amount of the education award for 2022 is $2,474.27.
 
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Member Duties : Members will develop and deliver interpretive programming to park visitors with the goal of expanding visitor knowledge of the natural world. Members will also work with park staff to recruit volunteers and lead volunteer service days in state parks and natural heritage areas. We’re looking for members that are willing to learn and comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. In addition, you should be a self starter and be able to communicate effectively with park staff and guests. Members should also be comfortable with public speaking.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing Allowance i ,  Training ,  Housing . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Youth Development ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Trade/Construction ,  First Aid ,  General Skills ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Virginia Service and Conservation Corps -675 Hour Member

Program Start/End Date
05/17/2023  -   09/15/2023

Work Schedule Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations VIRGINIA  

Accepting Applications
From  03/16/2023  To  04/30/2023 

Contact Kellie Mattingly
600 E Main St
Richmond   VA   23219
804-773-0392
vspamericorps@dcr.virginia.gov
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Listing ID 117384


       

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