Lakes Region Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps : Job Details

Lakes Region Conservation Corps

Lakes Region Conservation Corps members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Green Mountain Conservation Group, Camp Hale, Squam Lakes Conservation Society, Lakes Region Conservation Trust, Newfound Lake Region Association, Mount Washington Observatory and The Nature Conservancy. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience, over a broad range of areas, which ensure that members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Full-Year Versus Half-Year: The Lakes Region Conservation Corps runs both half-year (900 hour) and full-year (1700 hour) programs over the course of the year. Half-year terms of service are available May- October. Full-year terms of service run from January - November, which allows the members to experience the seasonality of conservation practices in New Hampshire. Host sites are available at different seasons of the year, depending on the needs of the program. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, collect, process and analyze data, lead volunteer crews, and more. The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within any occupational and educational field.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Housing , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Environment .

Skills :

Environment .