AmeriCorps
Lakes Region Conservation Corps
Lakes Region Conservation Corps members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with full-term positions available at the Squam Lakes Association, Green Mountain Conservation Group, Mount Washington Observatory, and The Nature Conservancy. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience over a broad range of areas, which ensure that members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Full-year (1700 hour) terms of service are available January- November. Member Benefits: Lakes Region Conservation Corps members enjoy a variety of benefits, regardless of host-site: - Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification; - Living allowance; AmeriCorps Segal Education Award received upon successful completion (minimum of 1700 hours for full-year); - Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans Other benefits are available dependent upon term of service and host-site. See our website for more specific information on host sites: https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/
Member Duties :
Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, lead volunteer crews, and more to drive the missions of environmental nonprofits in NH. The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within any occupational and educational field.
Program Benefits :
Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Housing , Health Coverage .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas : Environment .
Skills : None
Lakes Region Conservation Corps members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with full-term positions available at the Squam Lakes Association, Green Mountain Conservation Group, Mount Washington Observatory, and The Nature Conservancy. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience over a broad range of areas, which ensure that members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Full-year (1700 hour) terms of service are available January- November. Member Benefits: Lakes Region Conservation Corps members enjoy a variety of benefits, regardless of host-site: - Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification; - Living allowance; AmeriCorps Segal Education Award received upon successful completion (minimum of 1700 hours for full-year); - Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans Other benefits are available dependent upon term of service and host-site. See our website for more specific information on host sites: https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/
Member Duties :
Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, lead volunteer crews, and more to drive the missions of environmental nonprofits in NH. The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within any occupational and educational field.
Program Benefits :
Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Housing , Health Coverage .
Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas : Environment .
Skills : None