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Stewards VISTA: Friends of Deckers Creek Year 1
 
 
 
Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) is a grass roots nonprofit organization committed to building a community around a Clean Deckers Creek. FODC was founded in 1995 when Deckers Creek was a dead stream, acidified and running red for its entire length. Through the efforts of FODC and its partners, Deckers Creek is now a clear creek highlighted by numerous waterfalls, swimming holes, and fishing spots, coming into its own as a clean and valuable recreation asset. Deckers Creek’s mouth is in the heart of downtown Morgantown in West Virginia. An ideal candidate will be a problem solver, independent thinker, and skilled at communication and project management in order to anticipate the next project tasks and respond accordingly. FODC has built a vast network including West Virginia University, West Virginia Water Research Institute, West Virginia governmental agencies, Federal agencies, and numerous private consultant firms. This will allow the VISTA member to have access to professional networks within the state for further professional development opportunities.
 
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Member Duties : The selected VISTA will focus on developing strategic plans for community outreach and programmatic goals. This will include building framework for a community garden and developing toolkits for community engagement and volunteer training. The VISTA will also develop training materials based on FODC’s scientific sampling methodology and equipment protocols.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  $200 monthly housing assistance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Environment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Youth Development ,  Public Speaking ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Friends of Deckers Creek Year 1
Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026  -   05/03/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/02/2026  To  05/01/2026 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
Listing ID 128463

       

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