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Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the mountains and the stars up above. Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education.
- David Polis

Nevada Outdoor School Americorps State Members

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The Lovelock Cave Docent Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps State Member- in coordination with the BLM Archeologists will develop a volunteer docent program for the Lovelock Cave Scenic Backcountry Byway by June 2008. The second goal of the member is to assist the BLM in the implementation of the regional management plan (RMP) for the recreational division of the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Immigrant Trail National Conservation Area.  

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Jessica's Portrait

The Tread Lightly/Leave No Trace Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps State Member - will work closely with the Black Rock Desert High Rock canyon Emigrant Trails national Conservation Area staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Tread Lightly/LNT Program for the NCA. The second goal of the member is to assist the BLM in the implementation of the regional management plan (RMP) for the recreational division of the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Immigrant Trail National Conservation Area.  The

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Jacob's portrait

Water Canyon Docent Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps State Member -will develop a volunteer docent program for the Water Canyon natural riparian area by June 2008. The second goal of the member is to assist the BLM in the implementation of the regional management plan (RMP) for the recreational division of the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Immigrant Trail National Conservation Area.

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holly

Volunteer and Collaboration Coordinator, AmeriCorps State Member - supports the planning, directing and facilitation of the community collaboration. The mission of the collaboration is to create a working environment that encourages collaboration in maximizing resources to benefit the community with an emphasis on managing, recruiting and sharing volunteers.

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American Red Cross -

amanda

The Community Outreach Specialist, AmeriCorps State Member will promote, market, present and evaluate Red Cross Community Education programs to children, teens, adults, and seniors at school, businesses, or community organizations to enhance their knowledge of health, safety, and emergency preparedness facts. The Outreach Specialist will work in-depth in recruiting and coordinating for the large Red Cross Youth Groups in Winnemucca and surrounding rural areas in northern Nevada. As a result the Specialist must have a passion for teaching, youth, and the mission of the Red Cross.  

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Friends of Black Rock/High Rock -Metric

The Program Coordinator of Friends of the Black Rock/High Rock, AmeriCorps State Member will provide core administrative management for the Friends of Black Rock High Rock Board of Directors. Program Director will prepare agendas, attend meetings, keep records, secure grants, promote membership and philanthropy, recruit and train volunteers, supervise staff, prepare budgets, manage finances, prepare reports, develop programs and management plans, communicate with media, produce and attend events, and facilitate board activities, development, and capacity building.

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bill

The Friends of Black Rock High Rock Information Technology Director, AmeriCorps State Member will provide information technology services to the Friends of Black Rock High Rock (FBRHR). The IT Director will maintain FBRHR computers and network, maintain databases, develop user and management interfaces, automate data entry/export functions, assist partners with IT development issues, and develop media for electronic and print publications, attend meetings, provide interpretive analyses of data, work with Communications Director to maintain website content and develop website store, provide Program Director with administrative assistance and assist with projects as necessary.  

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Catreena

Safe Haven Rescue Zoo -

The Wildlife Care Intern, AmeriCorps State Member will take on a variety of duties ranging from direct wildlife care, enclosure construction and maintenance to participation in volunteer recruitment, facility development, on-site youth projects and event participation.

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For More information please contact:
Ellen Kunz