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Recruitment of members for 2010-2011 grant year* NOW; Must be a student at MECC or UVa-Wise.
Program year will begin Sept. 1, 2010 and end Aug. 31, 2011.*
Description of Service: Members provide 900 hours of service over the period of the grant year. Members serve as literacy tutors either for children in Pre-K to 6th grade or as tutors/mentors for adult learners. Members receive a Living Allowance of approx. $215.38 every two weeks (minus taxes) of active service , a scholarship of $250 (total $500) in the Fall and in the Spring. Upon completion of successful service, member is eligible for the Segal Education Award of $2,675 that is held in trust by the Corporation for National and Community Service for up to 7 years. The Segal Education Award can be used for educational expenses to any accredited college in the nation or to repay a qualifying student loan. AmeriCorps service is also a great addition to one's resume.
This program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability or religion.
For information about applying for membership or for volunteering to help with service projects, contact Sue Graham at 276/523-2400 ext. 365 Virginia Relay users dial 711.Contact Email: sgraham@me.vccs.edu Website: MECC AmeriCorps
Download application:MECC AmeriCorps Application - hard copy or apply online at MyAmeriCorps.Be sure to complete and submit the application to program when applying online. Check with sgraham@me.vccs.edu to make sure your online application is received.
*pending funding of the grant.
Organization: The Clinch Coalition
Description: The Clinch Coalition is a grassroots organization founded in 1998 “to protect and preserve the forest, wildlife and water sheds of the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest and surrounding areas.” Our work focuses specifically on High Knob, a 4,223 foot mountain which stretches into three counties and is at the heart of the Clinch Valley Bioreserve, a 2,200 square mile area that has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as one of the Last Great Places in the World. The gradient of forest communities between the Clinch River and High Knob is home to more rare and endangered aquatic and botanical species than any other region in the continental U.S.
Event: Trail Restoration
Description: Clearing trails on the National Forest of trees and branches resulting from severe winter storms and repairing the trails as needed.
Dates: Summber and Fall of 2010
Event Hours: 9 AM to 4 PM (check with Coalition)
Location: High Knob and other locations in the Jefferson National Forest
Additional Information: Staff from the National Forest Service and The Clinch Coalition will supervise the work with emphasis on safety!
Contact Name: Steve Brooks
Contact Email: clinchcoalition@mounet.com
Organization: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc.
Description: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites adults age 55 and over to use their life experiences and skills to assist individuals in the community.
Volunteer Recruitment
Description: You’ve gained a lifetime of experience. Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering through RSVP. RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. Join RSVP and you join nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country who are tackling tough issues in their communities.
RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations. With RSVP, you choose how and where you want to serve. You choose the amount of time you want to give. And you choose whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones. In short, you find the opportunity that’s right for you.
With RSVP, you’ll receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where you serve, and supplemental insurance while on duty.
And remember: When you volunteer, you’re not just helping others—you’re helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus, studies show that volunteering helps you live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life.
So get involved, and join RSVP today!
Dates: Ongoing;
Tailored to fit your schedule.
Location: Lee, Scott and Wise Counties and the City of Norton
Additional Information: As an added bonus to volunteerism, the RSVP program offers educational programs and recognition events throughout the year.
Contact Name: Nicky Fleenor, RSVP Director
Contact Email:
nfleenor@meoc.org
Organization: Natural Tunnel State Park -- Visitor Center -- Contact Station -- Cove Ridge Center
Description: At Natural Tunnel State Park, volunteers are needed to help assist with staffing the Visitors' Center, Contact Station, Cove Ridge Center and with interpretation during the spring, summer and fall seasons.
Event Name: Recruiting of volunteers, ongoing
Event Dates: Sping, summer and fall seasons at the park.
Contact Name:Megan Krager at 276-940-1643
Or Visit Website:www.dcr.virginia.gov
Event Name: Keeping Wise County Beautiful
Organization: Keep Wise County Beauty (KWCB) services include the Adopt-A-Spot/Street Program, abandoned vehicle removal program and litter hotline — 276/328-1000 to report littering and illegal dumping.
Event Description: The executive committee of Keep Wise County Beautiful, KWCB, is recruiting members to share in leadership roles to help promote litter control and recycling around the county. Committee membership provides the opportunity for citizens to help plan and organize a wide variety of projects and events, from teaching environmental awareness to being a coordinator for clean up efforts in a specific community or town. On a smaller scale, committee members can opt to help on a single project or event instead.
Event Dates: Ongoing
Additional Information and Contact Name: For information about volunteering, contact Greg Cross at 276/328-1000 or write to KWCB, 206 East Main Street, Room 223, Wise, Va. 24293
Contact Email: N/A
Organization: AARP'S OPERATION ENERGY SAVE
Description: Help elderly neighbors by going over energy save checklist and making weatherization repairs. MECC AmeriCorps encourages you to help with this. You can do it on your own, yet still make a BIG difference for elderly neighbors.
Event Dates: Ongoing
Additional Information: visit the OPERATION ENERGY SAVE website for more information.
Website:Operation Energy Save