AmeriCorps State Program
The Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps Program is a community development program that provides: human resources to worthy non-profits; professional and life-skills training for community members; and collaborations for best practices which in turn increases the overall outreach of the non-profits and enables citizens to live more meaningful and independent lives.
Nevada Outdoor School's AmeriCorps* State program hosts 10 full-time AmeriCorps members and two half-time members at worthy organizations throughout rural northern Nevada. The host sites where members serve include Lander County Schools, Nevada Outdoor School, Silver Sage Senior Center, and Wells Family Resource Center. These members are individuals who are dedicating a year of their lives to serving others in the community by being environmental stewards, educators, mentors, and caregivers.
For more information, please contact Trina Kleintjes at (775)623-5656
Trina.Kleintjes@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org
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Benefits of Full-Time AmeriCorps Member:
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The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a 501 (c)(3) organization which helps manage the resources of the Black Rock Desert region and educates the public to foster stewardship and preserve its unique character. The Black Rock Desert / High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area is a sensitive, multi-use area and visitors should enter the area informed. Friends of the Black Rock will host one full-time member in Gerlach, Nevada. Communication Director: The Communication Director will promote the mission of Friends of Black Rock High Rock (environmental stewardship) through various media, outreach, publicity, advertising, web site, and multi-media presentations. The Communication Director will also assist with volunteer event logistics. |
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Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community. |
| The Silver Sage Senior Center mission is to provide hot lunches, Meals-on-Wheels and transportation for frail/disabled, and elderly clients within a 30-mile radius service area. Participants report improved physical, mental and dietary health so they can maintain their independence. In addition to a healthy diet, seniors enjoy socializing with others and participating in recreational activities. | |
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Lander County School District is located in beautiful Battle Mountain and Austin, Nevada, two small communities nestled between several mountain ranges in Northeastern Nevada. Our K-12 public school district has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students and offers comprehensive curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs through two high schools. Our district is renowned for its hospitality and for producing outstanding academic and activity performance. |
The Wells Family Resource Center exists to provide an open center to meet the needs of children/parents/families. The Wells community has no other open forum where they can go to seek assistance, help, support or referral to other resources. In addition, the Wells Family Resource Center’s After School Connection program for elementary age children operates four days a week throughout the school year, giving children a safe and fun environment with a variety of different activities. “Steps for Success” is a new program intended to prepare 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten. “Early Steps to Learning” helps 2- and 3-year-olds with peer socialization, improves language and communication skills and provides a smooth separation from parents into an environment that supports children’s learning through their natural instinct of exploration. 1st Street, Wells, NV 89835. (775) 752-2345 |
For more information, please contact Jimmy Fox at (775)623-5656 James.Fox@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org