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Stewards VISTA: USFS - Francis Marion and Sumter NF Y2

The Francis Marion Ranger district is a particularly high opportunity district due to its proximity to urban spaces and rapidly growing population centers. The COE anticipates revenue benefits to local rural communities from increases in forest visitation from ecotourism and voluntourism activities. The VISTA Corps member will assist with recruiting a diverse and representative group of volunteers and supporting integrative projects for all resource areas in their assigned national forests throughout the Southern Region. Volunteers & Service Programs Coordinators VISTA positions will be mentored by the Sub-Regional Volunteers & Service Programs Specialists and will become integral members of Region 8’s established Volunteers & Service Programs Community of Practice. Upon the completion of each VISTA project year, Districts and Forests can expect an increase of funds for projects, a solid volunteer management philosophy, a community engagement plan focused on increasing project partnerships, and a long-term, sustainability plan to carry the program beyond the VISTA project term. VISTA positions are reviewed annually for success and either partner can choose to exit the program to renew for up to three years.

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Member Duties : * support economic & community development by providing service opportunities & supporting sustainable recreation & tourism related to the national forest. * build capacity & create a legacy of long-term improvement & sustainability in communities by identifying fiscal support & community resources. * develop partnerships to secure projects that will compete well for internal funding opportunities & external grant proposals. * provide support & generate organizational interest through the engagement of community-based volunteers. * create the framework for a sustainable volunteers & service program that ensures the safety & effective engagement of all interested community members. * engage the community they serve to ensure awareness of organizational efforts & generate community commitment to impact-driven activities. * support recruitment & management to ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices are employed when engaging members of the public.

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


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

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

Service Areas : Disaster Relief , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Environment .

Skills : Communications , Non-Profit Management , Public Speaking , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Stewards VISTA: USFS - Francis Marion and Sumter NF Y2

Program Start/End Date

06/03/2024 - 06/02/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

SOUTH CAROLINA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/08/2024 To 06/01/2024

Contact

Addie Gilkerson

330 Harper Park Dr

Beckley WV 25801

304-533-1211

agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

www.stewardslegacy.org

Listing ID

121611


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