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Make Money! Earn a
Scholarship! Have a BLAST!
Environment
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If you are looking for:
- A different kind of summer job, with a focus
on service
- As much fun as you are prepared to have
- A way to earn money, a scholarship AND practical experience
then look into this program — fast! |
The Delaware State Parks AmeriCorps Summer Program is a national service
program that provides a $208 per week living allowance and a $1,275 -
$1,800 educational scholarship to members for helping in Delaware State
Parks.
There are 30 positions available in parks throughout the state. Yes,
that includes the beaches!
What you will do:
Environmental
Programs |
Descriptions are in PDF format
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Full
Description |
Teach environmental education. Lead nature walks.
Give tours in the Nature Center. Help kids in park summer camps. |
History |
Full
Description |
Civil War: Be a living history
interpreter or docent at Fort Delaware and help visitors experience
1864 once
again.
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WWII: Work with the new Fort
Miles programs, providing information and tours in WWII gun batteries
at Cape Henlopen State Park. |
Turn of the Century: Provide
information, assist visitors and lead tours in a water rescue
museum at Delaware
Seashore State Park. |
Trails |
Full Description |
Be a real trail blazer! Build, repair and maintain
trails and fixed trail features throughout the state, working
outdoors with our professional Trails Crew. |
Natural
Resources |
Full Description |
Make a real impact. Conduct natural resource field
activities, including plant identification, research and surveying,
and natural
areas management. |
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What’s Required
- You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent
resident alien of the U.S.
- You must be at least 17 years of age.
- You must be a high school graduate or in school working towards
graduation.
Positions available for
- 8 Reduced Half-time Members
April – August, 2004
Must complete 675 hours (21 weeks = 32 hours/week)
$208 per week living allowance, paid every 2 weeks
$1,800 educational scholarship upon successful completion
- 22 Quarter-Time
Members
End of May – August, 2004
Must complete 450 hours (15 weeks = 30 hours/ week)
$208 per week living allowance paid every 2 weeks
$1,275 educational scholarship upon successful completion
Interested?
Want to Know More?
Contact Glen Stubbolo at 302-739-9206
Glen.Stubbolo@state.de.us
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