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The mission of the Florida Conservation Corps is to develop natural and cultural resource leaders by connecting them to areas of critical need in conservation, preservation, interpretation and resource based recreation.
Project A.N.T. Member Project A.N.T. Member
Florida Conservation Corps
FLCC Project A.N.T. members are stationed within one of the 26 host parks in the state with a partner to work their service term. These members will work side by side to treat and remove invasive exotic plant species and educate the public on the ...
FLCC Project A.N.T. members are stationed within one of the 26 host parks in the state with a partner to work their service term. These ...
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2020 Project R.O.A.R. Member 2020 Project R.O.A.R. Member
Project R.O.A.R. members are stationed one- two members per Florida Park Service district, working closely with the Park Program Development Specialist. These members spend the year developing interpretive materials, hosting events at parks within ...
Project R.O.A.R. members are stationed one- two members per Florida Park Service district, working closely with the Park Program Development ...
Focus Community & Nonprofit Development + 3 more
Project T.R.E.C. Team Member Project T.R.E.C. Team Member
Project T.R.E.C. team members work on a 9 person traveling team headquartered in Gainesville, FL. This team travels up to 3 weeks a month to different parks throughout the state. Projects are focused on trail restoration and basic construction ...
Project T.R.E.C. team members work on a 9 person traveling team headquartered in Gainesville, FL. This team travels up to 3 weeks a month ...
The Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Non-native plant Terminators) program focuses the energy and enthusiasm of fulltime AmeriCorps members on the second leading cause of habitat loss, the spread of invasive exotic plants. Assigned to state parks in pairs, Project A.N.T. members commit to 11 months and 1,700 hours, approximately 40 hours per week, battling invasive exotic plants using a three prong approach: 1.treatment, removal survey 2.education of park visitors and local community 3.volunteer recruitment and management Additionally, Project A.N.T. members also improve and assess trails within state parks. While focused on invasive exotic plant management, Project A.N.T. members gain a wealth of training and hands-on experience in natural resource management, along with professional and personal development.
The Project R.O.A.R. (Regional Outreach and Awareness Recruiters) program places members in unique regional positions to serve as liaisons between other FLCC projects and the public. These AmeriCorps members also work closely with Florida Park Service and FLCC staff to reach volunteer recruitment goals and prepare outreach materials. Project R.O.A.R. members commit to 11 months and 1,700 hours, approximately 40 hours per week, communicating the impact of AmeriCorps service and value of volunteerism with three main focus areas: 1.regional volunteer management/recruitment and outreach projects 2.volunteer recruitment and outreach assistance for Project A.N.T. and Project T.R.E.C. members 3.coordination with FLCC staff on special projects and initiatives Project R.O.A.R. members will also have the opportunity to engage with the public in the form of various outreach and interpretation presentations. Through their primary work assignments members will receive valuable experience in volunteer management and communication along with personal and professional development.
The Project T.R.E.C. (Trail Restoration and Enhancement Corps) program focuses AmeriCorps members’ time and attention to preserving, improving, and supporting the wonderful recreation trails within Florida State Parks. These members will serve as part of a traveling team, based out of the FLCC office headquarters in Gainesville, FL, serving in parks throughout the state. These members commit to 11 months and 1,700 hours, approximately 40 hours per week, to improving and advocating for recreational trails through three primary service assignments: 1.physical trail maintenance for increased usability 2.creation of signs and trail brochures to increase park visitor awareness 3.engaging with volunteers in trail maintenance and assessment Furthermore, Project T.R.E.C. members will learn about the principles of trail preservation, creation, and accessibility improvements that can aid them in future career goals; along with the personal and professional development offered by the FLCC program.