Conservation Legacy

We are incredibly grateful for the support of AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith, who visited our Conservation Corps North Carolina crews who have been displaced due to hurricane Helene at Camp Slocum this week. Smith got the opportunity to chat with our members, tour the CCNC facility and ask them about their experiences serving with AmeriCorps. With each challenge we face, we are reminded of the vital role service-minded individuals play in rebuilding and strengthening our communities. We are committed to standing by North Carolina every step of the way. 💚 Conservation Corps North Carolina AmeriCorps

🌟 Meet Claire Burnet, a Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) at Acadia National Park and a member of the first-ever Climate Cohort, a group focused on advancing climate resilience in vulnerable areas! As a CVA, Clare has combined her passions for outdoor education, climate change resilience, and community engagement while working in a place she loves. From leading "Save Our Summits" hikes to carrying out climate-smart restoration projects, Clare’s role is as varied as it is impactful. One of her favorite moments? Leading a group of young girls up Hadlock Brook Trail, where they joyfully declared the view “better than Six Flags and Disney!” 🌄✨ Read More about Claire's service here: https://lnkd.in/eniX_p5S #ConservationLegacy #CVA #ClimateCohort #AcadiaNationalPark #ClimateResilience #AmeriCorps #VolunteerAmbassador #PublicLands #CommunityEngagement #SaveOurSummits #NationalParks Stewards Individual Placements Acadia National Park

🚨 We're hiring for TWO positions! 🚨 Join Conservation Legacy as a Philanthropy Coordinator in either the Appalachian Region or the Southeast Region! If you're passionate about conservation and have experience in fundraising, grant writing, and communications, we want you on our team! 📍 Fully remote within the contiguous U.S. (Preference for VA or WV candidates in the Appalachian Region, preference for TN or NC candidates for Southeast Region) 💼 Full-time, Non-Exempt 💸 Starting Salary: $23.03 - $23.70/hr (depending on experience) 🩺 Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, Paid Time Off 🗓️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dYrbMjC Apply by October 18, 2024!

🌟 We’re thrilled to see the partnership between BLM Colorado and our Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) continuing to create impactful opportunities for Indigenous youth! This year, BLM welcomed two new interns through ALCC, including Macy Robinson (Cherokee), who’s been making great strides as a Visitor Center Intern at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM). Macy has been hard at work connecting visitors to the cultural heritage of the region and developing her own interpretation project on the concept of “kiikiqo” (Hopi for "footprints"). Her passion for sharing Indigenous perspectives and educating others about the importance of visiting ancestral sites with respect is truly inspiring! 🙌 Read more about Macy and the lasting impact she’s making at CANM. 💚 https://lnkd.in/gKHXGJAd Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Bureau of Land Management

Big congratulations to Kristian Broche for being recognized by The Service Year Alums Awards! 🎉🏆 During his time with Appalachian Conservation Corps, Kristian used his AmeriCorps service to bridge cultural and linguistic divides at the C&O Canal in Western Maryland. By creating bilingual boat tours and culturally relevant activities, he fostered inclusion, connected local Latino communities with the park’s history, and helped make the outdoors a welcoming space for all. We’re so proud of the lasting impact you’ve made, Kristian! 🙌 Appalachian Conservation Corps Service Year Alliance AmeriCorps

At Conservation Legacy, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to contribute to a brighter, more sustainable future. This October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this year’s theme, ‘Access to Good Jobs for All.’ Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM. And don't forget—Through Stewards Individual Placements Youth Empowerment Stewards program, individuals with disabilities can work alongside National Park Service and BLM staff to increase accessibility in our national parks and public lands. Check it out! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTjkzDat

Happy National Public Lands Day! 🎊🌲⚒️🌄 Today, we invite you to join a nationwide community that's passionate about environmental conservation and celebrate our shared natural spaces through volunteering, learning, and engaging with your public lands. Let's work together for tomorrow! Find an event near you: https://lnkd.in/dSQ8vEua. #NPLD #NationalPublicLandsDay

The co-chairs of the National Service Congressional Caucus have a plan to strengthen and expand AmeriCorps. The Promoting Service through AmeriCorps Act – sponsored by Sen. Chris Coons, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, & Congressman Garret Graves - will create more service opportunities, expand benefits to support recruitment and improve the member experience, and strengthen pathways to education and employment for all AmeriCorps members. Learn more about the bipartisan bill: https://lnkd.in/g3JbnrXC #Stand4Service

Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day! This day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. It is also a day where entrance fees are waived at national parks and public lands. Choose your own adventure and get on out there tomorrow! 🍃 Find a volunteer event near you: https://lnkd.in/dSQ8vEua Last year, over 43,000 volunteers supported their public lands at hundreds of events across the nation. Be a part of the movement and see the 2023 impact for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gF7xkrDP