Organization
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England

***Trekkers Youth Development - Rockland, ME

Duration
Recruiting now

Opportunity Details

AmeriCorps

In-Person

Recruiting now

Maine

About this Opportunity

In Midcoast ME, Trekkers cultivates the inherent strengths of young people through the power of long-term mentoring relationships, and life changing expeditions. Our program provides students with a six-year community support network that helps young people navigate the transition to adulthood. Trekkers utilizes outdoor, experiential, and travel-based education as a means of strengthening resiliency, raising aspirations, defining post-secondary goals, and increasing connections between young people and their communities. Trekkers incorporates five educational components: adventure-based learning, cultural awareness, community service, environmental stewardship and wilderness exploration. The program also utilizes the PEAR Clover Model to enhance students¿ social and emotional growth. This unique opportunity is perfect for those passionate about a career in youth work¿apply now for this exciting experiential training program!