Description
Project R.O.A.R. members are stationed throughout the Florida Park Service districts. working closely with the Park Program Development Specialist and other park staff depending on if their host site is the administration office or state park. These members spend the year recruiting volunteers through various outreach techniques including; developing interpretive materials, hosting events at parks within their district, participating in tabling opportunities, etc. Project R.O.A.R. members are the educators for environmental stewardship, and help foster the service-related mindset.
Site supervisors at the district or park itself are responsible for conducting interviews.
Project R.O.A.R. members are stationed throughout the Florida Park Service districts. working closely with the Park Program Development Specialist and other park staff depending on if their host site is the administration office or state park. These members spend the year recruiting volunteers through various outreach techniques including; developing interpretive materials, hosting events at parks within their district, participating in tabling opportunities, etc. Project R.O.A.R. members are the educators for environmental stewardship, and help foster the service-related mindset.
Site supervisors at the district or park itself are responsible for conducting interviews.
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Living Allowance
$1550
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$1550 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
• Interpretation
• Leadership
• Professional Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Disaster Response
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Effective Communication
• Resume/Cover Letter Workshop (Life After AmeriCorps)
• Trail tools training
• Hatchet and Machete training/use
• Herbicide Application Training
• Use of large equipment
• Hauling trailers
• Park/District Specific
o S-130/S-190 (Wildfire Training)
o ATV/UTV Certification
o DEP Boater safety
o Scuba certification
o Tractor Training
o S-212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training)
• Loan deferment
• Childcare Assistance through AmeriCorps
• Half Term Members receive a $6,495.00 Education award at the completion of service
• Monthly Living Stipend: $1,550.00 for both half-term and full-term members
• Free health insurance
• Access to Member Assistance Program
• Free access to Florida State Parks
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check