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Virginia Service and Conservation Corps - 1200 Hour Program
 
 
 
Join the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps(VSCC) and be on the frontlines of conservation in Virginia State Parks. The VSCC has opportunities to serve in all Virginia state parks while providing you with the skills necessary to pursue a career in the conservation field. We’re looking for members that are willing to learn and comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. In addition, you should be a self starter and be able to communicate effectively with park staff and guests. Benefits of serving in the VSCC may include First Aid/CPR/AED training, Fire Training, Pesticide Application Certification, Sawyer Training, and more! If members are not provided with park housing, they will receive a housing stipend to assist with the cost of living expenses. For 1200 hour members, the term of service will be January 12, 2023-September 15, 2023. Members will receive a living allowance of $12,000 over their course of service. After completing their required service hours, members will be eligible to receive an education award. The amount of the education award for 2022 is $4,546.50. 1200 hour members will be expected to serve 37.5-40 hours a week during their term of service.
 
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Member Duties : In these positions, members learn all about the management of natural resources in Virginia State Parks, and participate in controlled burns, invasive species removal, monitor and build habitats, and mark park boundaries. Members will serve on three person resource management crews in one of the six Virginia State Parks Districts. Members will work closely with Resource Management Specialists and Resource Management Assistants to complete a variety of projects during their term of service. Members will be responsible for submitting time sheets and monthly reports online; conducting themselves professionally at all times; serving outdoors for long hours in any weather condition; occasionally traveling overnight and serving weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
First Aid ,  Leadership ,  Environment ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Trade/Construction ,  General Skills ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Virginia Service and Conservation Corps - 1200 Hour Program
Program Start/End Date
01/12/2023  -   09/15/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VIRGINIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/05/2022  To  12/16/2022 
Contact Kellie Mattingly
600 E Main St
Richmond   VA   23219
804-773-0392
vspamericorps@dcr.virginia.gov
vasp.fun/careerdevelopment
Listing ID 91668

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