Answer the Call to Serve
Written by Emily Post, Central Conservation’s Director of Administration & AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps Members serve their communities by tackling our nation’s most pressing challenges.
Since 2018, WisCorps has been awarded an AmeriCorps Grant through Wisconsin’s State Commission, Serve Wisconsin. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that funds organizations to make positive impact in communities by enrolling more than 200,000 individuals every year.
AmeriCorps focuses on six key areas to make an impact:
- Education
- Economic Opportunity
- Disaster Services
- Environmental Stewardship
- Healthy Futures
- Veterans & Military Families
AmeriCorps Members at WisCorps are focused on the key area of Environmental Stewardship. AmeriCorps’ Mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
All Crew Leaders and Crew Members, and Individual Placement Members at WisCorps are AmeriCorps Members. They are responsible for completing high-priority conservation projects like trail building and maintenance, invasive species removal, plant establishment, debris removal, stream remediation, energy efficiency projects, and environmental education. Pictured above is a WisCorps crew who performed trail restoration on a section of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. Pictured below is Julia Tuttle, an Individual Placement Member who created public-facing dashboards that will be used to collect solar production data for Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change.
Julia Tuttle, an Individual Placement Member who created public-facing dashboards that will be used to collect solar production data for Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change
AmeriCorps Members have direct access to professional networking opportunities, mentorship, and experiences to help grow their skills and career. AmeriCorps Members also receive special benefits, such as a living stipend, a health insurance option for year-long term Members, and an Education Award upon successful completion of their service term to help pay for future schooling or student loans. For more information, visit AmeriCorps.gov!
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Education and Conservation Specialist
This position involves leading environmental lessons and serving as a land steward for Blackhawk Island. The individual will strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all groups they encounter. This unique and varied role offers the opportunity to develop a diverse set of skills.
Ecological Assistant
Support FSPA’s commitment to caring for the Earth by helping restore native ecosystems on FSPA grounds. This involves maintaining and improving the greenhouse and gardens, engaging the community in educational programs, and generally aiding FSPA ministries focused on integral ecology
Expanding Our Skills to Better Serve the Outdoor Community
WisCorps is proud to announce that our Operations & Training Manager, David Wastart, recently completed his Wilderness First Responder (WFR) re-certification, finishing the in-person portion of the Hybrid WFR course held in the Twin Cities last week.