***UMaine 4-H - Tanglewood - Public Health, Midcoast ME

The UMaine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood is in Lincolnville, Maine. Our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens of the Earth through affordable environmental education and nature-based experiences. You will serve the broad mission of helping Maine youth improve their lives through research-based information and education. We carry out these missions through immersive youth development programs utilizing best practices in outdoor education, positive youth development, and mentorship. Our AmeriCorps members support the NorthStar 4-H Mentoring program based in Belfast, Maine.

As a mentor, you'll foster healthy relationships with mentees, providing them the support they need to thrive. Members will directly support youth academic and social-emotional success and provide in-school, after-school, and weekend experiences around adventure and leadership, community engagement, and student sparks. These relationships are key to their ability to thrive beyond school, fostering their whole-life development. Students are rural and suburban youth who encompass many different demographics. Students are upper-elementary/middle school-aged.

School guidance counselors, principals, teachers, community members, and other AmeriCorps members serve as support. You'll also be part of a larger network within the Aspirations Incubator Project, an initiative of the Rural Youth Institute. As part of the Maine 4-H network, you'll learn more about Positive Youth Development, Youth Thriving, and Beyond Ready programming that aligns perfectly with your work with the NorthStar 4-H Mentees/students.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Free, seasonal housing (April-November) available (rustic in a camp cabin with no electricity and heated with wood), some meals during programming at Tanglewood, a supportive work environment, optional/possible training in 4-H Archery/Shooting Sports, environmental education, first aid/CPR, lifeguarding, or wilderness first aid.