EXPERIENCE COLORADO! AmeriCorps Opportunities in Colorado’s High Country.

AmeriCorps Positions Available

RAD utilizes 20 AmeriCorps members annually to work the front-lines of a range of services. I contacted you because after I read through your interests and skills, I thought you might be interested in one or more of our available positions. Below are brief descriptions of the programs and opportunities. 

Boys and Girls Club of the High Rockies and B&G Club of Chaffee County 

There are two Boys and Girls Clubs Programs:  The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaffee County (BGCCC) and The Boys and Girls Clubs of the High Rockies (BGCHR). The Clubs provide recreational and youth development programs that strengthen healthy lifestyles, improve academic success, and promote positive character and leadership skills.   AmeriCorps members plan and implement before / after school activities with an aim to 1) address the opportunity gap experienced by rural youth, and 2) strengthen the academic performance of students who have fallen behind the curve. AmeriCorps members work closely with teachers, guardians, other service providers, and especially the students ages 6-14.

Montezuma School to Farm Project in Montezuma County Colorado 

MSTFP uses gardening as a platform to teach youth about nutrition, growing science, and the value of cooperation and achievement.  MSTFP partners with local schools to provide gardening opportunities that enrich individual health and well-being, while providing direct access to nutritious foods. MSTFP serves in three communities - Dolores, Mancos and Cortez, all located in Colorado’s southwest corner.  The region is the home of Mesa Verde National Park and a wealth of micro zones and high altitude growing climates - from high desert and red rock canyons to the San Juan Mountain Range. The area prides itself on its' "no-frills, just hard work" ethic along with its strong agricultural heritage. The students come from diverse cultural backgrounds, including the Montezuma County Native American population (Navajo, Ute Mountain Ute, and Puebloan Tribes) as well as a strong Hispanic population. The MSTFP team includes seven AmeriCorps members.

Please visit MSTFP's Facebook page to learn more about the program: http://www.montezumaschooltofarm.org or Montezuma School to Farm Project

“Manna,” located in Durango Colorado 

Manna is a multi-service organization in Durango, Colorado, serving the poor and marginalized with a variety of assistance programs. Manna has service opportunities for two of their community-based initiatives:

1.       Manna’s Garden Education program uses gardening as a platform to teach youth about nutrition, growing science, and the value of cooperation and achievement.  Manna partners with local schools and neighborhoods to provide gardening opportunities that enrich individual health and well-being, while providing direct access to nutritious foods.  The gardens also support Manna’s soup kitchen.  

2.      The Manna Supportive Services Program provides basic needs to clients seeking assistance (food, help with ID, clothing, haircuts, transportation assistance, etc.), while navigating them into other community based and government assistance programs. The Manna Support Services program seeks to meet immediate needs while working to foster each client's ability to advocate for themselves and move towards self-sufficiency.  Two AmeriCorps members are the points of contact for this initiative. 

Mt. Carmel Veterans Resource & Community Development Coordinator 

The AmeriCorps member will provide best practices for our military, veterans, and their families through accessible programs, integrated resources, and collaborative partnerships that empower lives and strengthen our community The members will connect Veterans and families in rural Colorado with services and programming through Mt. Carmel Veteran Service Center. This position has four Colorado locations, Monte Vista, Glenwood Springs, Trinidad, and Westcliffe.

Mancos Conservation District 

Mancos Conservation District is dedicated to promote long-term sustainable use and protection of the Mancos River Watershed. We provide educational, financial, and technical assistance to meet these conservation goals. The AmeriCorps member will support planning, outreach, and implementation connected to forest and watershed restoration, soil health improvements, and wildfire mitigation projects. The AmeriCorps will learn forest inventorying and monitoring techniques throughout Montezuma County, Colorado.

In the Weeds

In the Weeds is dedicated to supporting and improving the mental health and well-being of individuals working within the hospitality industry. Our mission is to provide mental health resources, wellness programs, and support to those in need within the hospitality sector. The Outreach and Program Coordinator reaches out to communities, assessing their unique needs, and implementing programs. The AmeriCorps will play a vital role in the development of sustainable, community-based initiatives to support the mental health and well-being of those within the hospitality industry.