The Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center campus is nestled on the shores of Lake Christopher in Bryant Pond, Maine, with 160 acres of forest and mountain trails leading to remote campsites, streams, ponds, wetlands, and a mountain summit. The mission of the University of Maine 4-H Center at Bryant Pond is to encourage and inspire people of all ages to lead sustainable lives through affordable, experiential learning. We model leadership and life-skills development, community collaboration, self-reliance, wellness, and stewardship of our natural world. Goodwill AmeriCorps and the Rural Youth Institute (RYI) are partnering to launch a dynamic, field-based training program for AmeriCorps members passionate about youth development. This initiative leverages RYI’s Aspiration Incubator mentoring model and the Youth Development by Design framework to equip participants with essential skills to support rural students’ aspirations. Unlike traditional, one-size-fits-all programs, this Fellowship emphasizes personalized strategies and strong relationships through nine core concepts. Members will engage in Mentoring, Experiential Learning, Social and Emotional Development, and College, Career, and Life Readiness, earning certification in Youth Development by Design. During the year-long Fellowship, members will apply the knowledge gained from the training to collaborate closely with a cohort of young people in grades 7-12 who need Tier 2 prevention support, fostering engagement through cohort activities and experiential learning, while guiding them in setting and achieving academic and life goals. The program also utilizes the PEAR Clover Model to enhance students’ social and emotional growth. This unique opportunity is perfect for those passionate about a career in youth work. Apply now for this exciting experiential training program!
Member Duties : Members serving with UMaine NorthStar 4-H act as professional liaisons between 4-H and schools, families, students, and community networks to cultivate and establish meaningful relationships and collaborations. Members will serve as mentors to cohorts of 10-15 students who meet monthly to plan and execute multi-day trips. Members are required to serve flexible hours that allow for out-of-school, weekend, and overnight travel. Members serve directly with students to support academic and social-emotional success during the school day and provide after-school and weekend experiences. In addition, members will be asked to collaboratively evaluate and update policies and procedures around youth development, expedition policy, and risk management. Requires driving 12-passenger vans. Start and end dates may be flexible. Role may be adapted to 900-hour or 1200-hour commitment.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Community Outreach , Public Health AmeriCorps , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Team Work , Communications , Community Organization .
AmeriCorps State / National
GoodHealth Works - UMaine NorthStar 4-H Bryant Pond
Minimum: 21 Maximum: None
From 03/01/2026 To 09/04/2026
