The purpose of this position is to recruit and educate volunteers from diverse communities including civic groups, schools, church groups, and outdoor enthusiasts to conduct on the ground habitat restoration projects. Special attention will be given to recruitment of diverse local groups throughout NC. We believe that many youth in these areas may not understand the significance of their own "backyard", and that by instilling in them a sense of place and an understanding of conservation, we will lead them to become more active and engaged in conservation efforts. Positions are based in Asheville, Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh, and Wilmington.
Service Activities
Organize, schedule, and lead multiple volunteer work days, including recording volunteer data and work accomplished.
Recruit volunteers from (and build relationships with) diverse communities including civic groups, schools, church groups, and outdoor enthusiasts to conduct habitat restoration projects.
Assist in planning and conducting outreach and environmental education events in the community to increase community awareness.
Give community presentations, and provide information to community partners about the importance of conservation.
Reach out to Tier 1 public schools throughout the host sites geographic areas to begin to build relationships with science, technology, and other teachers to develop field trips and class projects focused on learning new conservation and environment skills.
Community Need Addressed
Increased environmental education in rural North Carolina public schools and community centers, increased diversity of volunteerism rates in rural counties for the environment
Position Outcomes
The position will result in having youth and adults participate in environmental education programming, and a portion of those educated seeing a significant increase in knowledge towards positive behaviors around protecting the environment and conservation.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
Community Emergency Response Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification
Skills you will gain
CPR, timekeeping, project management, public speaking, data management, volunteer management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment