Preserve WV

Position: Preserve WV AmeriCorps
Preserve WV Ameri Corps

The Preserve WV Ameri Corps program gives you the chance to make a real difference by helping small museums, historic sites, and community organizations in West Virginia protect and share their history. As a member, you'll build skills in historic preservation, education, and community engagement while supporting organizations that keep West Virginia's stories alive for future generations. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
The service duties assigned to the member will be based on individual site and community needs and, in many cases, will incorporate a variety of skills. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information on individual site descriptions. Members' tasks will involve:

- Capacity Building services such as plan and coordinate cultural heritage events; recruit, train, manage volunteers; create educational programs; complete National Register nominations; marketing and communications outreach; artifact conservation; and hands-on historic preservation.

Program Benefits :
Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Community Outreach , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills :

Communications , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction , Team Work , Community Organization .