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Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities OSM Pilot - EPCAMR Y1
 
 
 
As energy opportunities expand, coal and power facility jobs are declining across the United States. This VISTA project will develop and advance programs that increase environmental awareness and stewardship, job training, employment pathways, and access to existing federal and community resources for low-income individuals living in energy transition communities. The general purpose of the organization [EPCAMR] is to encourage the reclamation and redevelopment of land affected by past mining practices. This includes reducing hazards to health and safety, eliminating soil erosion, improving water quality, [and] returning land affected by past mining practices to productive use, thereby improving the economy of the region. We are located in Ashley, PA, in Luzerne County, the heart of the Northern Anthracite Coal Region. EPCAMR is looking to continue to build partnerships in Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania around impacts not just from abandoned coal mines but also abandoned quarries, limestone, sand and gravel, and other natural resource extraction activities. We encourage membership from other organizations, conservation districts, individuals, and businesses to become involved with our regional organization to address the important issues associated with achieving clean water, land reclamation, economic development, job opportunities, and environmental education and outreach throughout the region. The VISTA Project will help us develop a process that we need to properly monitor our AMD and water quality issues in our mining impacted watersheds and to access federal resources. The project will allow for further education and outreach opportunities and capacity of our organization to reach additional schools that we currently cannot achieve with limited organizational capacity.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will assess and develop an asset map of existing community supports and new federal opportunities available to the community. The VISTA will identify organizations serving the community, and build partnerships and coalitions to align resources. The VISTA will develop strategic plans utilizing community input to identify anti-poverty initiatives needed by the community.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Technology ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Neighborhood Revitalization . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Environment ,  Computers/Technology ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Energy Communities OSM Pilot - EPCAMR Y1
Program Start/End Date
12/02/2024  -   12/01/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/07/2024  To  12/02/2024 
Contact Shelby Street
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
6812380947
sstreet@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org/ecap
Listing ID 123834

       

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