Stewards Vista: Forks Of Coal State Natural Area Fnd Y2

Stewards VISTA: Forks of Coal State Natural Area Fnd Y2

VISTA Education Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center will be responsible for the development and engagement processes of the Center.

VISTA will plan, promote, and develop public and school programming at the Center and on the trails of the Forks of Coal State Natural Area. VISTA will also develop process to recruit and train volunteers to assist in conducting programs and maintaining trails. VISTA will assist in grant research and writing and will serve as a liaison between the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the Forks of Coal Foundation.

VISTA will gain experience working with the public in an educational capacity and will be given the opportunity to be creative in accomplishing goals of the program-developing new programs, educational materials, and community outreach. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : • Develop programs and related materials to educate students and the general public about West Virginia's wildlife resources and their habitats. This includes curriculum materials to be used with school groups on site and informational material for the general public, such as informational trail brochures. • Network with area schools to develop a schedule of regular field trip visits to the Center. • Create and improve processes to recruit and train volunteers to help conduct school and public programs and possibly to assist with trail maintenance and habitat improvement. • Promote activities of the Center through social and print media. • Assist with grant research and writing. • Serve as a liaison between the Dept. of Natural Resources and the Forks of Coal Foundation. • Engage with visitors to the Center and provide information and assistance, as needed. • Assist in monitoring the exhibits, including the aquarium and terrarium, for safety and functionality.

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Environment , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , First Aid , Environment , Education , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Teaching/Tutoring .