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Stewards VISTA: EPCAMR (2) Y1
 
 
 
*Actual Start Date TBD Join the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) and help coal country communities lead their own comeback. EPCAMR works alongside towns across 16 counties to ensure they aren’t left behind. For nearly 30 years, EPCAMR has helped restore abandoned mine lands, restore waterways, and create local opportunities for growth. This VISTA project will build EPCAMR’s capacity to support more communities through outreach, education, and communications. The member will help tell the story of rural community development sharing local successes, developing educational materials, and strengthening volunteer engagement. They’ll assist with fundraising efforts, grant research, and the creation of public-facing tools such as fact sheets and project summaries. The member will also support technical efforts such as stream monitoring protocols, GIS mapping , and the development education resources for youth and volunteers.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will strengthen EPCAMR’s outreach and communications to support rural community revitalization. They’ll develop a communication strategy to help tell local success stories and recruit volunteers. They’ll work with staff on fundraising, grant research, and creating outreach tools like fact sheets and community materials. The VISTA will also develop protocols for stream monitoring, mapping mine impacts using GIS, and developing educational content for schools and volunteers.
 
Program Benefits : trainings, ability to attend conferences ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  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 :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Technology ,  Environment ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills ,  Public Health ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Youth Development ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Artistic, GIS Experience ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Public Speaking ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: EPCAMR (2) Y1
Program Start/End Date
09/09/2025  -   09/08/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/16/2025  To  09/30/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID 126620

       

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