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The SCA Massachusetts AmeriCorps program, headquartered at Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest in Hawley, works in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Service Alliance and the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) to teach environmental education to youth and complete high priority conservation projects across the Commonwealth. Our program has 17 corps members that serve for 10 months, starting off teaching environmental education and science in local schools. In March, an additional 9 members will join the program to do trail work.
Website: http://thesca.org/mass
Location: Kenneth Dubuque State Forest, Hawley, MA
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Latest Activity: Mar 14
SCA Massachusetts AmeriCorps Program
The SCA Massachusetts AmeriCorps program, headquartered at Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest in Hawley, works in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Massachusetts Service Alliance and the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) to teach environmental education to youth and complete high priority conservation projects across the Commonwealth. Our program has 17 corps members that serve for 10 months, starting off teaching environmental education and science in local schools. In March, an additional 9 members will join the program to do trail work.
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Comment by Jessica Harwood on January 17, 2013 at 12:21pm -
Come volunteer with our members in Quincy! We are having a volunteer event at Squatum Point Park on Thursday, Feb 21, from 10 am to 3 pm. Come for a few hours and do some pruning and trash removal. Let us know if you are coming and when.
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Comment by Jessica Harwood on December 11, 2012 at 3:54pm
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SCA Massachusetts is hiring for a 5 month trail crew position starting March 10. Join this AmeriCorps program and learn trail skills; carpentry, chainsaw, or griphoist; and advanced wilderness first aid. Then set out across the state of Massachusetts, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires to do trail projects. Apply here!
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Preparing for the summer in RMNP
Posted by Joe Szuszwalak on May 19, 2013 at 5:04pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
With just over a week until I officially move out to Colorado for my internship in Rocky Mountain National Park, the time is flying by.
I've finally got my finances ready for the summer, making sure I had enough money to cover bills and other expenses that I can foresee for the summer in Estes Park. The SCA will be providing a small weekly stipend to help cover food costs, as well as fully covering my housing - which are definitely factors that made this opportunity a…
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A message from our Sandy Recovery Program Staff:American Eagle Outfitters and SCA have decided to offer a special service opportunity for local NY and NJ youth to serve in their backyard. We’ve added a few spots to the AE Donates. You Decide. Summer Service project so local young people can help their community recover from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.The opportunity is open to 18-25 year olds from NY or NJ who are interested in giving back by helping restore New York Harbor from the effects…See More
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To apply:1) Click the "MySCA Application" tab at the top of the page.2) Put your name into the form to create your account. 3) Fill out the basic profile.4) Complete the crew application. Click "I have a promo code" and enter code PO-00359054 to let us know that you're interested in our Colorado local-only crews this summer.The sooner you complete your application, the more likely we are to have room for you on a crew!If you have any questions, please email Laura (lbogar@thesca.org) or post…See More
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My National Park Service Supervisor has kindly sent ahead materials to review and study before my arrival in the park. One book is about principals of interpretation, another is about the distinctive natural features and flora/fauna of the park.…
Joe Szuszwalak posted a blog postPreparing for the summer in RMNP
With just over a week until I officially move out to Colorado for my internship in Rocky Mountain National Park, the time is flying by. I've finally got my finances ready for the summer, making sure I had enough money to cover bills and other expenses that I can foresee for the summer in Estes Park. The SCA will be providing a small weekly stipend to help cover food costs, as well as fully covering my housing - which are definitely factors that made this opportunity a reality.I could not be…See More
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