Montana State Parks have announced that the Montana State Parks AmeriCorps’ program is now recruiting members for 2014 Spring/Summer positions.
AmeriCorps is a national service program where members earn money for college or to pay off student loans, gain job skills and give back to local communities.
Montana State Parks’ AmeriCorps members help strengthen volunteer and interpretive programs, enhance the condition and quality of park lands, and create public awareness and outreach with local communities. In 2013, Montana State Parks’ AmeriCorps program, which included 18 members, contributed more than 19,500 service hours.
“Our members have an opportunity to spend time in the outdoors helping kids and families learn, connect, and explore nature, Montana’s heritage/culture and recreation in our great state parks,” said Katie McKeown, Montana State Parks’ AmeriCorps Program Specialist.
There are 5 spring/summer positions currently available with members serving terms of either 18 or 23 weeks.
23-week (March – August) positions are available at:
• Travelers’ Rest State Park in Lolo near Missoula (900 hours) – National Historic Landmark
• Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls (900 hours)
18-week (April-August) positions are available at:
• Missouri Headwaters State Park in Three Forks (675 hours) – National Historic Landmark
• Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in Whitehall (675 hours)
• Cooney State Park in Roberts near Billings (675 hours)
To learn more about the specific positions listed above, click here.
Montana State Parks’ AmeriCorps members can earn an Education Award of either $2,775 (23 week) or $2,114 dollars (18 week) to be used towards a college education or to pay off student loans. Members who are 55 years or older can transfer the Education Award to a child, grandchild or foster child. All Montana State Parks’ AmeriCorps members will also receive a modest living allowance to help cover incidental costs, such as commuting.
Montana residents and out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as positions are open until filled.
Members can range in age from young adults to retirement, but all members must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Some college experience is preferred.
Jeff
Hiking in Glacier National Park
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Montana State Parks Launches New AmeriCorps Program
This past Thursday Montana State Parks announced that it has launched a new AmeriCorps program. Montana State Parks AmeriCorps will include 23 members serving in state parks during the year, to preserve and promote Montana’s natural and cultural resources. Six members were sworn-in this week, in Condon, Montana during their program orientation.
“We are excited to partner with this outstanding national service program,” said Chas Van Genderen, Administrator for Montana State Parks. “Our new AmeriCorps members will help our parks staff enrich educational opportunities, increase volunteerism, and expand community outreach.”
The initial members will be serving in Lone Pine State Park, Wild Horse Island State Park, Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, Pictograph Cave State Park, upcoming new Milltown State Park and Parks Division headquarters.
Montana State Parks AmeriCorps is now recruiting for seasonal and summer positions, across the state. Montana residents and out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply by visiting: stateparks.mt.gov
AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages more than 50,000 Americans each year, nationwide, in service to meet community needs in education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, public safety, homeland security and more. Funding for AmeriCorps is provided in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency and administered through the Governor’s Office of Community Service.
“Our members will have their offices literally amid stunning scenery, dazzling waters, geologic wonders and cultural history,” said Katie McKeown, Program Specialist for Montana State Parks AmeriCorps. “This program is a great way to share your talents, learn new skills, help promote and preserve our state parks while earning money for college.”
Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members earn an Education Award from $1,415 to up to $5,350 per year depending on their term of service, to be used towards a college education or to pay off student loans. Members who are 55 years or older can transfer the Education Award to a child, grandchild or foster child. All Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members will receive a modest living allowance to help cover incidental costs, such as commuting.
Members can range in age from young adults to retirement, but all members must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
To apply: visit stateparks.mt.gov
Jeff
Hiking in Glacier.com
“We are excited to partner with this outstanding national service program,” said Chas Van Genderen, Administrator for Montana State Parks. “Our new AmeriCorps members will help our parks staff enrich educational opportunities, increase volunteerism, and expand community outreach.”
The initial members will be serving in Lone Pine State Park, Wild Horse Island State Park, Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, Pictograph Cave State Park, upcoming new Milltown State Park and Parks Division headquarters.
Montana State Parks AmeriCorps is now recruiting for seasonal and summer positions, across the state. Montana residents and out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply by visiting: stateparks.mt.gov
AmeriCorps is a national service program that engages more than 50,000 Americans each year, nationwide, in service to meet community needs in education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, public safety, homeland security and more. Funding for AmeriCorps is provided in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency and administered through the Governor’s Office of Community Service.
“Our members will have their offices literally amid stunning scenery, dazzling waters, geologic wonders and cultural history,” said Katie McKeown, Program Specialist for Montana State Parks AmeriCorps. “This program is a great way to share your talents, learn new skills, help promote and preserve our state parks while earning money for college.”
Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members earn an Education Award from $1,415 to up to $5,350 per year depending on their term of service, to be used towards a college education or to pay off student loans. Members who are 55 years or older can transfer the Education Award to a child, grandchild or foster child. All Montana State Parks AmeriCorps members will receive a modest living allowance to help cover incidental costs, such as commuting.
Members can range in age from young adults to retirement, but all members must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
To apply: visit stateparks.mt.gov
Jeff
Hiking in Glacier.com
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