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TPWD VISTA- TX Children in Nature (Austin)
 
 
 
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's mission is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. This VISTA project will seek to improve K-12 academic performances in literacy and/or math by providing increased access to green spaces and outdoor learning opportunities and provide green jobs training. This project expects to benefit thousands of low income youth, veterans and their families. Twelve VISTA members and one VISTA Leader will contribute to the goals of the project by performing such activities as creating education and outreach tools, curriculum, training materials and green job apprenticeships which will allow TPWD staff and volunteers to serve low income youth, veterans and their families and their communities across Texas.
 
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Member Duties : TCiN VISTA will build capacity for the children in nature movement. Duties include: (1) Research demographics & communities currently served in each region & define what populations are not currently being reached or could benefit from increased services. (2) Define what communities have the greatest need for nature-based programing & safe access to parks to increase their daily connection with nature. (3) Research needs & barriers of communities to market nature-based programing, environmental literacy & outdoor opportunities to families. (4) Develop & train regional leaders & partners on best methods & marketing tools to reach families underserved communities. (5) Research & share best practices for sustaining grassroots movements (6) Develop & provide trainings for grassroots leaders & recruit, retain, & reactivate other volunteers. (7) Work with TCiN regional leaders to improve diversity in the grassroots movement to better reflect the communities they serve.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Environment ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Environment ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
TPWD VISTA- TX Children in Nature (Austin)
Program Start/End Date
04/15/2019  -   04/13/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Accepting Applications
From  02/16/2019  To  03/15/2019 
Contact Kris Shipman
4200 Smith School Rd
Austin   TX   78744
512-389-8737
kris.shipman@tpwd.texas.gov
tpwd.texas.gov
Listing ID 70639

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