Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
Now Recruiting AmeriCorps Members
AFNHA AmeriCorps members provide a term of National Service, allowing an individual to benefit local communities & landscapes while gaining professional experience & strengthening skills.
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) is seeking AmeriCorps members for conservation and/or cultural heritage related positions for the program year beginning September 4, 2024. Positions are one year with a living stipend provided ($21,000). The Segal Education Award ($7,395) and a West Virginia Tuition Waiver is granted to those that successfully complete the full year. Available position locations span across eastern West Virginia and provide support to local communities through projects that support asset improvement or educational stewardship related to environmental conservation, community development, historic preservation, and cultural heritage, among other activities. Members serve with a variety of sites including the National Forest, US Fish and Wildlife, historical societies, museums, visitor centers, and other non-profit organizations. More information and application instructions can be found on our website:
https://www.appalachianforestnha.org/americorps-positions
The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area conserves, interprets, and promotes forest heritage to enhance landscapes and communities in the highlands of West Virginia and Maryland. AFNHA works with partners to accomplish this through community development, conservation, celebrating cultural heritage, and creating opportunities for transformational experiences. To learn more, see www.appalachianforestnha.org. AFNHA is a member of the National Heritage Area System.