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YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) is leadership through environmental service. Founded in 1989 as a partnership between one high school and the YMCA of Greater Seattle, YESC has grown over the last 30 years to become a core leadership program of the YMCA of the USA. In Seattle and surrounding communities, YESC serves more than 1000 high school and middle school participants annually through school-based environmental education and service-learning clubs, outdoor stewardship opportunities and trips, & leadership events. The YESC program model addresses the critical need for young people to increase environmental knowledge, adopt stewardship practices, & take a hands-on role in addressing our communities\u2019 environmental issues. YESC accomplishes these goals through a program that combines school-based environmental clubs, service-learning projects, outdoor opportunities and regional environmental education events into a comprehensive model that minimizes barriers to participation and allows for engagement of diverse populations. YESC fosters strong relationships, empowers youth to be effective leaders, & engages them in outdoor experiences and hands-on volunteerism that increases environmental knowledge, instills stewardship behaviors, & addresses the environmental issues facing the Puget Sound community. AmeriCorps Members serving with YESC are a key part of the program as they engage & empower young people while supporting environmental learning, innovative service projects, leadership development & cross-cultural awareness. Learn more at ymcaearthservicecorps.org. This is a 10.5 month position. There are 6 positions available with YMCA of Greater Seattle. A stipend of $1,945.23 is provided and an education award is available for members who successfully complete their service term.This position is contingent on funding.<\/p>\n
Member Duties :<\/b>\u00a0Members will: \u2022 Implement a high quality positive youth development program with teens. \u2022 Develop school partnerships by identifying sites, fostering relationships, connecting with volunteers, and recruiting teen participants. \u2022 Serve with 5-6 middle or high school environmental service clubs over the school year. \u2022 Facilitate engaging environmental education, leadership, and cross-cultural awareness activities that foster stewardship behaviors and positive character development. \u2022 Coordinate with youth leaders to plan and implement environmental service-learning projects. \u2022 Plan and facilitate regional environmental projects and outdoor opportunities including habitat restoration, day hikes, snowshoeing, kayaking, and educational field trips. \u2022 Plan four regional events including an Environmental Leaders Summit, Environmental Symposium and two Eco-Retreats. \u2022 Develop leadership skills, civic involvement, environmental awareness, and stewardship behaviors in youth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n
\n Program Start\/End Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 09\/01\/2020\u00a0 – \u00a0 07\/15\/2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n Accepting Applications<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n From \u00a002\/24\/2020\u00a0 To \u00a008\/15\/2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n