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Description
September 5, 2005. - August 15, 2006
Interested in living in a beautiful setting (for free!) while protecting the environment and gaining valuable skills and experience? AmeriCorps Cape Cod members partner with nonprofit organizations, governmental departments and community-based groups work to conserve, protect and restore the unique and fragile ecosystems of Cape Cod.
During an eleven month term, members reside in program-provided housing and serve together tackling a wide variety of conservation-based and disaster mitigation activities including: habitat restoration, erosion control, trail maintenance, marine mammal stranding response, emergency shelter operations, boardwalk construction, and invasive species removal. Each member also has a long term placement with a local government or non profit agency.
Qualifications:Min. 18 years old; U.S. citizen, a national, or a legal permanent resident; 2 years of college, work or volunteer experience; Ability to perform demanding physical labor; Commitment to community service and/or environmental service; Ability to work well in a team setting; Possess initiative; and, Able to provide own reliable motor-vehicle.
Compensation: Living stipend, free housing, skills training, health insurance, gear and travel allowances and an educational award of $4,725 after successful completion of the program. Cannot offer housing to spouses, dependents or pets.
Download application at: www.rdoac.org/americorps. Send completed application to:
Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod,
Attn: Gretchen Glaub,
Program Coordinator,
P.O.Box 427,
Barnstable, MA 02630
Fax: 508-375-0140
Gretchen.glaub@rdoac.org
Must be received by May 31, 2005. Interviews (either on site and phone) begin May 23rd and will continue until all positions are filled.