On the behalf of Want to get involved in the AmeriCorps but looking for more than a summer position? The ACCWT has full year VISTA positions available! Please contact Torie Bowman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 304-461-3131 for more information, or check out our website at http://www.accwt.org <http://www.accwt.org/> .
________________________________________________________________________ __________ Build job experience working with local, state and federal organizations and dynamic local leaders! The Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team (ACCWT) is looking for Summer Associates to live and work in low-income communities dealing with contaminated streams, depressed economies and other issues related to abandoned mine lands. ACCWT Summer Interns will spend 8 or more weeks working closely with local community watershed groups that have mobilized to alleviate these problems and make their home-place-watersheds healthier places to live and work. * Learn how agencies and community groups make environmental change happen on the ground level. * Build valuable field and office skills in organizational capacity building, communications, and environmental organizing. * Meet and work with effective grassroots leaders. * Help the people of Coal Country make their communities cleaner, healthier, and safer places to live and work! Locations: 30 sites in Appalachian Coal Country states (OH, WV, VA, TN, KY, AL, PA, MD). Duration: 8 weeks Dates: Several options beginning in May/June 2008. Hours: Full Time. Benefits: Living allowance of $1560 for 8 weeks and an option for a $1000 education award* or a $200 cash stipend to be paid upon completion of service. Positions are filling up on a rolling basis - apply now! Please send your resume and a 1-page letter of intent to Lucas Elser at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 304-461-3135 for more details. Learn more about the Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team at http://www.accwt.org <http://www.accwt.org/> . * An individual can only receive a total of two (2) VISTA Education Awards in their lifetime. Accepting the pro-rated Summer Associate Education Award will count as a VISTA Education Award. It is advised that if an applicant is considering completing two (2) full year VISTA positions in the future to decline the Summer Associate Education Award.