Stewards VISTA: Stewards Individual Placements Y1

Stewards Individual Placements believes in the power of connections. It is our goal to enlist the support of an outdoor enthusiast who is interested in sharing their passion with middle school students so that they can become aware of careers in conservation through a curriculum and support program.

Based near America¿s newest National Park, Beckley WV sits at the crossroads of the southern coalfields. Southern WV has some of WV¿s most beautiful landscapes, unique attractions, historical sites and mouth-watering cuisine. With national, state and city parks; hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails; a conveniently located ski resort, and some of the best rock climbing, off-roading and whitewater rafting, there¿s something for everyone.

The program will create meaningful, fun educational curriculum for a subset of middle schools in Raleigh County, WV. The intention is to not only create an extra curricular opportunity for middle school students, and create community service projects. The intentions of the program is to expand to high school that will engage 16 to 18 year olds through the creation of a Youth Conservation Corps where participants will earn a wage, gain field experiences and participate in weekly life skills classes.

We are seeking our candidate to have an excited curiosity about the great outdoors and a love of learning to begin this summer. The VISTA member should enjoy public speaking and have strong writing skills. The ideal candidate would be a teacher/educator. Contact Stewards for more information.

Southern WV is made of the nine counties that provide an array of experiences including a rich culture in arts and history, an array of outdoor adventures from hiking, biking and world class white water rafting. While the community may appear to be isolated from the outside, the connections within the community provide anyone with a rich and diverse network of support and experiences. The best part about southern WV are the people.