Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member serving at this site will assist the hosting site, Heartland Conservation Alliance, with increasing reach of programs to improve environmental quality of low income neighborhoods and providing opportunities for low income youth to receive nature based education and training in the Blue River Watershed of Kansas City, MO. The AmeriCorps member at this site will assist with volunteer recruitment, marketing, and developing funding sources that support long-term stewardship and community sustainability efforts in the service area. The member will increase reach of programs that provide education and training to low-income youth on environmental quality and hands-on skills for nature based stewardship projects.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Team Work , General Skills , Environment , Communications .
