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Full-Time AmeriCorps State Parks Program

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Service Commitment for Full-Time Program

October - August
1700 hours
(approximately 35 hours per week)


What You'll Do

  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Environmental Educator
  • Historical Educator
  • Professional Services
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What's Required for Full-Time Service:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States

  • Ability to work weekends and some evenings. Mostly day participation.

 

 

 

 

 


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Benefits

Living Allowance
Full-time members receive a $11,100 living allowance paid every 2 weeks in $462.50 installments over the eleven-month service period.

Educational Scholarship
Upon successful completion of their service, members receive an educational award which can be used for future educational expenses or for current student loans up to (7) seven years after their completion of service.

Full-time members serving October – August receive $4,725

Student Loan Forbearance
Full-time members serving October-August who are currently in repayment for student loans are eligible to receive interest-free deferment of payments during their service year, provided it is an approved student loan.

Childcare
Income-eligible full-time members serving October-August may be eligible to receive full childcare benefits at the daycare provider of their choosing.

Uniforms
All members are provided with service uniforms. Historical interpreters are provided with period reproduction costumes for their service period.

Training
All members receive on-going training and real opportunities for self-development.

Support of Staff and Volunteers
Members are not alone! Members work as part of the park team, alongside park professionals, volunteers and other ASPP members.

Make a Lasting Difference
Members promote, protect and conserve Delaware’s natural wonders. They help create meaningful opportunities for others to serve as volunteers and their efforts will directly impact millions of visitors to Delaware State Parks.

 

 


For more information, e-mail Delaware State Parks Volunteer Administrator.
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