The Mountain Music Trail is an informal group of community leaders, musicians, organization representatives and venue owners who are dedicated to: Promoting and presenting the traditional music, dance and folkways of the Allegheny mountain regions; promoting cultural tourism and sustainable economic development near the highway 219 corridor in Monroe, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph and Tucker counties and; sharing a cultural experience that brings together visitors and residents alike to enjoy and participate in traditional mountain folkways.
Service Activities
community outreach, marketing, social media, program implementation
Community Need Addressed
lack of mountain music preservation and promotion
Position Outcomes
Increase program and community outreach,promote cultural tourism
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
team building, community development, marketing, social media, networking and relationship building, communication
Competencies You Will Develop
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
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
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
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, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment