AmeriCorps State Program

The Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps Program is a community development program that provides: human resources to worthy non-profits; professional and life-skills training for community members; and collaborations for best practices which in turn increases the overall outreach of the non-profits and enables citizens to live more meaningful and independent lives.

Nevada Outdoor School's AmeriCorps* State program hosts 10 full-time AmeriCorps members and two half-time members at worthy organizations throughout rural northern Nevada. The host sites where members serve include Lander County Schools, Nevada Outdoor School, Silver Sage Senior Center, and Wells Family Resource Center. These members are individuals who are dedicating a year of their lives to serving others in the community by being environmental stewards, educators, mentors, and caregivers.

For more information, please contact Trina Kleintjes at 775.623.5656
Trina.Kleintjes@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org

Benefits of Full-Time AmeriCorps Member: Living stipend of $950/month A $5,350 Educational Award at the end of your service for full-time members A $2,675 Educational Award at the end of your service for half-time members Health Insurance 2 weeks of vacation time, and sick-leave Member development and training from the Corporation for National and Community Service On-the-job Training specific to your interest and position Loan Forbearance and payment for accrued interest on education loans Child Care (if eligible)

Current Partners:

	Friends of Nevada Wilderness is dedicated to preserving all qualified Nevada public lands as wilderness, protecting all present and potential wilderness from ongoing threats, educating the public about the values of and need for wilderness, and improving the management and restoration of wild lands.
	Nevada Outdoor School inspires exploration of the natural world, responsible stewardship of our habitat and dedication to community.
	The Silver Sage Senior Center mission is to provide hot lunches, Meals-on-Wheels and transportation for frail/disabled, and elderly clients within a 30-mile radius service area. Participants report improved physical, mental and dietary health so they can maintain their independence. In addition to a healthy diet, seniors enjoy socializing with others and participating in recreational activities.
	Lander County School District is located in beautiful Battle Mountain and Austin, Nevada, two small communities nestled between several mountain ranges in Northeastern Nevada. Our K-12 public school district has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students and offers comprehensive curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs through two high schools. Our district is renowned for its hospitality and for producing outstanding academic and activity performance.
	The Wells Family Resource Center exists to provide an open center to meet the needs of children/parents/families. The Wells community has no other open forum where they can go to seek assistance, help, support or referral to other resources. In addition, the Wells Family Resource Center’s After School Connection program for elementary age children operates four days a week throughout the school year, giving children a safe and fun environment with a variety of different activities. “Steps for Success” is a new program intended to prepare 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten. “Early Steps to Learning” helps 2- and 3-year-olds with peer socialization, improves language and communication skills and provides a smooth separation from parents into an environment that supports children’s learning through their natural instinct of exploration. 1st Street, Wells, NV 89835. 775.752.2345
	American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Northern Nevada American Red Cross chapter area covers 87,000 square miles with a population of over 620,000 people. Our chapter territory is from Tonopah north, with our main chapter in Reno and branch offices in Elko, Incline Village and Winnemucca.
	Humboldt County School District geographic location continues to make the school district highly attractive for all professional positions. HCSD is a progressive public school system located in rural north central Nevada, 170 miles east of Reno, Nevada.The District serves approximately 3,500 students in 11 schools--three K-4 schools, a 5-6 middle school, 7-8 junior high, and a 9-12 high school located in the community of Winnemucca and four K-8 schools and one K-12 school in rural areas throughout Humboldt County.
	University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is the college that puts university research to work—in your home, workplace or community. We're in every corner of Nevada, helping you learn parenting skills, conserve water in your garden and thrive economically.

For more information, please contact Trina Kleintjes at 775.623.5656 or Trina.Kleintjes@NevadaOutdoorSchool.org