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Stewards VISTA: Ohio County Solid Waste Authority Year 1
 
 
 
The Ohio County Solid Waste Authority exists as a public agency created by the West Virginia Legislature in 1989. At that time, the Legislature found that "uncontrolled, inadequately controlled and improper collection and disposal of solid waste" poses a clear and present danger to people, wildlife, and the environment. Now, OCSWA and its fifty sister organizations exist to reduce waste, divert recycling, household hazardous waste, and tires from landfills. In fall 2021, the organization rapidly transformed into a reliable place for the region's citizens to recycle and learn about waste diversion. OCSWA also offers educational programming at schools and community events, volunteer opportunities, litter walks, and a yearly Earth Day festival. We've recently expanded to incorporate a food waste reduction initiative, a composting pilot, and a recycling in the schools pilot project that currently involves waste diversion efforts and education in one private, and two public schools in Ohio County. Our goal is to be operating this project in all schools within our borders over the next few years. A VISTA in this position would be serving in a supportive environment as part of a team dedicated to creating positive change and connection between its community members and the environment.
 
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Member Duties : This year's scope of work will be dedicated to building capacity for the organization by building resources for our existing pilot program schools, networking with other schools within the county to develop a waitlist schedule for schools to join the initiative, researching & developing curriculum based on best practices, researching potential grant funding streams, performing outreach, promotion, and a media presence.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Environment ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Ohio County Solid Waste Authority Year 1
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025  -   06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/31/2025  To  06/01/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 125575

       

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