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Delaware State Parks AmeriCorps Summer Program

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Service Commitment for Summer Program

(Flexible

Start and End Dates)

Reduced Half-Time:
April – August
19 weeks
675 Hours
(approximately 35 hours per week)

OR

Quarter-Time:
June – August
13 weeks
450 hours
(approximately 35 hours per week)


Who is Eligible for Summer Service:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, or pursuit of high school diploma
  • 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

Locations
Positions are available throughout the state.

Living Allowance
Summer Members receive a living allowance of $462.50 paid every 2 weeks for 19 weeks (April-August) or 13 weeks (June – August) of their service.

Flexibility

Service beginning and ending dates are flexible.  We at the Delaware State Parks AmeriCorps Program (DSPAP) understand members' need for time during the summer, to work another job, for vacation, or for other activities.  Our focus is on helping you complete your hours of service.

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 seven (7) years after their completion of service.
April – August members receive $1,800
June – August members receive $1,250

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

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

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

Make a Lasting Difference
DSPAP 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 Coordinator.
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