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Stewards VISTA: WV DEP Western Basin Year 3
 
 
 
Are you looking for an opportunity to live and serve closely in unique Appalachian communities of West Virginia? Our state is home to over 10,000 streams and 46 rivers with over 30 watershed associations dedicated to protecting them and enhancing the communities they flow through with environmental restoration projects and outreach. This program will provide the opportunity for career experience with state, federal and nonprofit programs that provide technical assistance and grant funds for environmental restoration efforts. You will be paired with a WV Department of Environmental Protection mentor to create systems for innovative projects that improve water quality, habitat, health, recreation, water monitoring, youth programs and community revitalization. The VISTA will contribute to the development of internal resource databases, community development planning tools, and a multi-year community engagement implementation guide. These products will be used by staff to guide external engagement, coordinate partners, and pursue programmatic funding after the VISTA term.
 
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Member Duties : Identify¿community assets that projects can be built around to enhance community.¿ Develop a toolkit for staff to promote existing watershed associations’ success stories through web sites,¿apps¿and publications.¿ Develop a plan for staff to prepare and¿submit¿grant applications to enhance a priority community asset.¿ Develop a toolkit to¿facilitate¿a Project Team for a successful project for staff to increase organizational capacity and enhance environmental stewardship and community revitalization in WV.¿ Develop¿a volunteer recognition program.¿ Create a database to¿identify¿new organizations that could¿benefit¿from the project¿ partnership.¿ Develop a plan for staff to¿recruit volunteers and new members for the organization's Board of Directors.¿
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Housing, PD, travel funds ,  Housing ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Youth Development ,  Environment ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: WV DEP Western Basin Year 3
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026  -   05/03/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/15/2026  To  05/01/2026 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
www.stewardslegacy.org
Listing ID 128329

       

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