For anyone interested in Appalachian conservation issues: forestry, coal mining, clean air, etc. Read below. This is a great organization doing amazing things that one of our students interned with last year, and the office is in Boone, NC along the Blue Ridge.
www.appvoices.org
Please forward this along to anybody you think might be interested.
Appalachian Voices is seeking to fill 2 Americorps positions.
Click on the following to see the job descriptions:
Position #1- AmeriCorps Landowner Outreach Associate
Position #2- AmeriCorps Outreach Associate
Location: The principle locale for the internships will be in Boone, NC. Appalachian Voices will provide all travel expenses for the member.
How to Apply: Visit www.AppalachianVoices.org to download and fully complete the official application and return all materials to: Appalachian Voices, ATTN: Shelly Connor, 191 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607. Application Deadline is July 7, 2008.
AmeriCorps Description: Administered by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, AmeriCorps Project Conserve is a conservation-oriented AmeriCorps program located in communities across western North Carolina. North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are among our nation's most significant natural treasures. Unfortunately, population and growth trends pose a significant threat to the region's outstanding natural resources. AmeriCorps Project Conserve is therefore striving to accelerate the pace of conservation in these mountains while we still have the opportunity.
AmeriCorps Project Conserve, supported by federal, state and local funding partners, is focused on conservation, education, and volunteerism. Each full-time member devotes 1700 hours of service (part-times members devote 900 hours) over an 11-month term of service at one of 13 partnering sites. AmeriCorps Project Conserve partners include land conservancies, county and state agencies, and other local non-profits focusing on environmental conservation. Members' specific duties vary greatly based on the service site.
Members receive a taxable living stipend of $11,400. Some members have student loans that are eligible for deferment. Additionally, interest accrued on student loans during the term of service is paid after successful completion of service. Members will also be eligible to receive a $4,725 educational award to be used within 7 years of service completion. Members also receive health insurance benefits and are eligible for childcare assistance (if needed).
Appalachian Voices
191 Howard St.
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1500
outreach@appvoices.org
Appalachian Voices brings people together to solve
the environmental problems having the greatest impact
on the central and southern Appalachian Mountains.
Joining with other concerned citizens of this region
is the most effective way to make your voice heard.
Please join Appalachian Voices today, visit
www.appvoices.org or call toll free 877-APP-VOICE.
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