Welcome! Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
AmeriCorps is a component of the National Service Network. Its goal is to engage Americans
of all ages and backgrounds in service to help meet communities' critical education,
public safety, environmental, and other human needs. AmeriCorps is often referred
to as the "Domestic Peace Corps."
AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives
of those around you. It's a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping
others and meeting critical needs in the community.
NWF Environmental Stewards AmeriCorps program is a competitive state funded grant
through Volunteer Florida (the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service), whom receives
funding support from the Corporation for National & Community Service. Volunteer Florida leads initiatives throughout Florida that use volunteerism as a
strategy to meet community needs. Administration of national service programs is a
top priority of the Commission. National service programs like AmeriCorps offer Floridians
the opportunity to engage in intensive service to their community while increasing
capacity for nonprofits and other service organizations. Volunteer Florida provides
necessary oversight and accountability of these grants through its Commission and
staff.
When you join AmeriCorps, you use your energy, ideas and talents to help others.
Plus you'll earn money for education, learn to be a leader, and gain real job skills.
Employment Opportunities
NWF Environmental Stewards
NWF Environmental Stewards will work in Okaloosa and Walton counties focusing on environmental projects and educational component with elementary students.
Reduced Half Time Members
AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It is a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. When you join AmeriCorps, you use your energy, ideas and talents to help others, and you will earn money for education, learn to be a leader, and gain real job skills.
