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DOI/VISTA: New River Gorge Camp Brookside
 
 
 
Friends of New River Gorge National River is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the National Park Service’s management of all three national parks in southern West Virginia. These parks encompass over 72,000 acres and 53 miles of river, including the New River, Gauley River and Bluestone River. The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world and is a leader in biodiversity with over 1,400 different plant species and 23 federally listed endangered animals. In May of 2016, the National Park Service opened the Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center. This center is located on a 32 acre island in the New River and provides a premier destination for research, citizen science and environmental stewardship that will create the next generation of stewards and advocates for public land. The development of Camp Brookside was supported by a three year VISTA project in addition to site restoration funding. The operations of this center will be supported directly by Friends of New River through fundraising, grant writing and direct membership campaigns.
 
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Member Duties : This DOI/VISTA member will: assist Friends of New River Gorge National River in becoming the major nonprofit partner for the national parks of southern West Virginia; assist the Friends group in web development, membership drives, and developing membership incentives; develop targeted fundraising campaigns to provide scholarships to local area low-income students who wish to attend programming at the Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center; prepare legacy planning documents and sustainability plans; allocate 10% of overall project time to their professional growth and development; and will have job shadowing opportunities with all members of NPS staff.
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Housing ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*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 ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Trade/Construction ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Computers/Technology ,  Architectural Planning ,  Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
DOI/VISTA: New River Gorge Camp Brookside
Program Start/End Date
08/09/2016  -   08/08/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WEST VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/01/2016  To  08/30/2016 
Contact Mary Kobs
115 S Kanawha St
Beckley   WV   25801
304-252-4848
mary@conservationlegacy.org
Listing ID 58420

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