Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area AmeriCorps

The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) is seeking 30+ AmeriCorps members to provide direct service on projects that enhance community, natural, and historic assets to benefit communities. AFNHA is an 18 county region in the highlands of West Virginia and western Maryland. We work to conserve, enhance, and interpret our forest heritage assets, which include natural, historic, cultural, forest products, and forest management. We encourage heritage tourism as diversified economic development for our rural communities. Members serve full time for one year positions. They receive a living stipend, student loan forbearance on qualifying loans, and an education award upon successful completion. 

Four program areas are available to choose from:

·    Conservation – Conserve natural resources including ecosystem restoration and improving public lands, habitat monitoring, and environmental awareness;

·    Community -- Help rural communities with economic development, events, partnerships, and tourism based on their local assets and cultural resources.

·    Heritage – Develop and conserve local heritage and encourage heritage tourism; serving with museums and historic sites.

·    Hands-On Team – Small team serving together on a variety of projects focused on historic preservation of historic community buildings and short term conservation tasks.

Members receive $14,000/yr living stipoend and a $6,095 Segal Ed Award upon successful completion.