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DOI/VISTA: Rivers & Birds 'Hands on the Land'
 
 
 
Rivers & Birds is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Taos, NM dedicated to providing joyful, experiential environmental education to public school students and advocating for public land conservation in Northern New Mexico. Rivers & Birds currently provides two programs that give elementary students the opportunity for adventurous, hands-on, outdoor learning on public lands. The Watershed Learning Project, taught each fall, is a 9-day nature immersion program where fifth-grade students learn about local water conservation issues through field studies on BLM and other public lands. The Kids in the Monument Program, taught each spring, takes fourth grade students and their parents for two days of learning and adventure with special emphasis on 'Leave no Trace' practices in BLM's Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The VISTA member will work to increase the capacity of Rivers & Birds to present its 'Hands on the Land'-based programs to economically underserved youth in the Taos, NM area. Specifically, the VISTA member will work to raise funds, develop community partnerships, promote community outreach, and create resources to help streamline Rivers & Birds' institutional practices and the presentation of environmental educational programs. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, please do not wait to apply.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Leadership ,  First Aid ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  familiarity with NM culture ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
DOI/VISTA: Rivers & Birds 'Hands on the Land'
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2017  -   08/01/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW MEXICO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/16/2017  To  08/11/2017 
Contact Shanna Gray
115 S Kanawha St
Beckley   WV   25801
304-860-5017
shanna@conservationlegacy.org
Listing ID 75183

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