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open preserve wv americorps service opportunities |
UPDATED 7/6/2020 - The open service opportunities are listed in alphabetical order.
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Adaland Mansion (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Dr. Ann Serafin Location: Philippi, Barbour County 
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Adaland Mansion, a 23-room Greek Revival home built in 1872, is now operated by a nonprofit organization as a seasonal house museum and event venue. The mission of Adaland Mansion Development Inc., is to restore, maintain and develop Adaland Mansion, a historic Barbour County landmark, for the education and enjoyment of the public while increasing the economic level of the community by providing goods and services to tourists and visitors.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve approximately 20 hours per week at Adaland Mansion generally on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The AmeriCorps member will be expected to give guided tours of the historic property, assist in event planning, museum collection management, communications outreach, organize and host workshops for school-age students, develop virtual and in-person heritage activities, and volunteer management (recruitment & training). The member will also assist with a special project developing a virtual tour of the historic property. |
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City of Huntington’s Love Your Block Program (2 full-time opportunities available)
Site Supervisor: Breanna Shell Location: Huntington, Cabell & Wayne Counties Follow on Social Media: 1. https://www.facebook.com/WestHuntingtonLYB/ 2. instagram.com/lyb.west.huntington |
The Love Your Block (LYB) program is a high-impact service strategy that brings together mayors and citizens to revitalize their neighborhoods one block at a time. As part of the LYB program the City of Huntington provides competitive mini-grants to community groups to purchase supplies needed to implement local, volunteer-led projects to help stabilize a neighborhood. LYB AmeriCorps members will support and improve the LYB program that will empower the community and city government to prevent and eliminate property blight and revitalize low-income neighborhoods.
AmeriCorps members will service approximately 40 hours per week from the City of Huntington's Planning Office during normal business hours. Some weekend and evening hours may be expected for special events. AmeriCorps members will be expected to cultivate partnerships, support the management and improvement of the LYB program, including the mini-grant application process, coordinate a communications strategy, and evaluate the program to prepare for the next cycle. |
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Clio Foundation (1 full-time opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Dr. David Trowbridge Location: Huntington, Cabell & Wayne Counties |
Clio Foundation is a nonprofit humanities organization based in Huntington that uses technology and content created by local scholars and organizations to connect people to the history and culture that surround us. Clio’s mission is to connect people to the history and culture that surrounds us. Today, Clio offers a free educational website and mobile application with over twenty thousand weekly users who can enjoy over four hundred walking tours and be connected to over 30,000 individual historical and cultural sites. Clio was designed to allow historical societies, museums, libraries, universities, and local historians to create and edit entries and walking tours that connect the public to the work of scholars.
Clio AmeriCorps members are typically recent liberal arts graduates who dedicate most of their time to authoring new Clio entries and improving existing entries. As a result, the member should be a skilled writer, and they should enjoy conducting research and writing/editing relatively short summaries of historic buildings, monuments, markers, and landmarks. Members will also help create guides for instructors and organizations that are using Clio and may also conduct outreach by contacting organizations that might like to use Clio and offering their assistance. Finally, members will assist professional historians, librarians, archivists, and others to create outstanding content that connects people to the best information. Members can also record oral histories and build audio content to improve existing walking tours and heritage trails in addition to creating new trails and tours. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to lead a variety of special projects such as testing new features to applying for grants, writing blogs, and conducting social media outreach. |
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Cockayne Farmstead (1 fulltime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Nila Chaddock Location: Glen Dale, Marshall County 
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The Cockayne Farmstead is a municipality-owned historic house museum, heritage tourism site and educational center consisting of an historic, national register listed farmhouse built in 1850, a prehistoric earthen mound, and a large collection of 19th Century family artifacts and an equally large collection of ephemera of the same period - 1850's through early 20th century. The facility is operated by the Marshall County Historical Society, and the project offices are in a second 19th Century Cockayne family home immediately north of the farmhouse. Both structures and the contents of the farmhouse were under a single family's ownership for four generations from 1850 until 2001.
The site's mission is to develop an educational and cultural center from a unique historic property that will nurture individual creativity and artistic expression, encourage the development of leadership skills and community pride through the rich cultural heritage of West Virginia, and promote tourism and foster economic development for the betterment of the citizens of our State and our Nation. The member will provide services predominantly at the Farmstead 37-1/2 hours per week on weekdays and some weekends during the summer months. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps members will increase the site's capacity and enhance the organization's outreach by doing volunteer management (recruitment & training), museum collection management, PastPerfect entry, providing guided tours, developing and coordinating new and existing programming for various age groups, communications outreach, marketing, and light conservation. |
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Craik-Patton House (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Nathan Jones Location: Charleston, Kanawha County Follow on social media - https://www.facebook.com/TheCraikPattonHouse/ |
Constructed in 1834, the Craik-Patton House invites guests to visit Kanawha County’s premier house museum. For a small donation, visitors can tour the house and grounds and hear the compelling stories of the house's early inhabitants. These include the builder of the house, James Craik, whose family's strong connection to George Washington is discussed; as well as Col. George Smith Patton, founder of the Kanawha riflemen and grandfather of the famed World War two general.
Craik-Patton Inc. will continue to fulfill its mission of preserving the Craik-Patton House, its collection of early American decorative arts and furnishings, and on its grounds, “The Elms” Well House and Ruffner Log Cabin, for the benefit of those interested in Kanawha Valley and West Virginia history. This mission has resulted in a teaching tool unlike any other in the county. The house is an architectural gem that exhibits fine examples of early American furniture made in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Virginia (and what became West Virginia) and New England, as well as decorative arts ranging from fine crystal and china to early samplers and oil paintings. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve approximately 20 hours per week and will continue projects started by previous AmeriCorp Members and other volunteers by helping maintain the collection database on Past Perfect. The member will coordinate and help lead the collections committee. The member will update all collection files and maintain the accuracy of objects in the museum. He/she will also be expected to give tours to the general public and also provide tours and support during Craik-Patton special events. The member will help maintain a volunteer base. The result will be a very accurate accounting of all Craik-Patton collections with high levels of accurate recording. Hopefully this level of professional practices will lead to a museum accreditation program. Typically, an event or exhibit will be planned every month. The AmeriCorp Member will help the Executive Director plan, execute, and coordinate our monthly events. The AmeriCorp member will be responsible for the Craik - Patton House Social Media, so experience is necessary. |
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Friends of Monroe, Inc. (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Allison Tomlinson Location: Union, Monroe County |
Friends of Monroe is a nonprofit organization focused on the promotion of sustainable community development and welfare in Monroe County. The organization assists with the county’s tourism advisory council, and the Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will be a liaison for this council, which is developing a plan for history-based tourism that embraces and highlights current and past industries of the region.
The member will serve approximately 20 hours per week primarily at the Monroe County Public Library and the WVU Extension Service office. The member will be expected to assist with communications outreach and developing online content to promote heritage tourism, serve as a tourism liaison at the library, plan two historic preservation educational programs related to the care of historic properties, volunteer management & recruitment, and build partnerships by increasing collaboration between county-wide organizations such as the Monroe County Public Library and Historical Society. A special project will be the Rural Heritage Quilt Trail in which the member will update marketing materials and serve on a committee to execute two special events: a quilt documentation weekend and quilt show. |
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Harrison County WV Historical Society (1 fulltime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Crystal Wimer Location: Clarksburg, Harrison County Follow on social media: www.facebook.com/hcwvhs 
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The Harrison County WV Historical Society (HCWVHS) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that engages with its communities by preserving, collecting, educating, and demonstrating the history and culture of Harrison County and North-Central West Virginia. The mission of HCWVHS is to launch awareness of Harrison County’s contribution to the history and culture of West Virginia and the United States, and to preserve artifacts and sites pertaining to this history and culture.
The HCWVHS has three long-term goals: 1) a managed and accessible archive collection, 2) the preservation of and more community use of the Vance House, and 3) expand our operations as the community’s go-to resource for collections care and historic preservation. The AmeriCorps member will serve primarily from the Neff-Hardesty Memorial Archives, as well as the Stealey-Goff-Vance House, for 40 hours a week on weekdays with some evening and weekend responsibilities. The member will be assigned the following: organization of virtual and in-person programming, volunteer management (training & retention, PastPerfect entry, fundraising for the preservation of the Stealey-Goff-Vance House, and organizational outreach through website, social media, & newsletter contributions. |
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Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission (1 parttime service opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Martin Burke Location: Charles Town, Jefferson County Follow on social media! Jefferson County HLC - https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonCountyHLC/ |
The Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission consists of five appointed members. These commissioners have expertise and knowledge in the areas of architecture, historic architecture, archaeology, historic preservation, and local history. The JCHLC is charged with aiding the county government and its citizens in the protection and preservation of our local historic resources. The JCHLC meets at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of every other month. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve approximately 20 hours per week and have an office space at the City of Charles Town Planning Department. He/she will do projects identified by the commission that supports the stewardship of Jefferson County landmarks located in unincorporated areas of the county. Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission projects include:
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Kanawha Salines Foundation (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisors: Lewis Payne and Nancy Bruns Location: Malden, Kanawha County |
The mission of The Kanawha Salines Foundation, Inc. is to encourage and facilitate the preservation of the legacy of the Kanawha Valley salt industry. To further this mission, the Foundation will work to restore the Dickinson family salt office and create an educational museum. By hosting school children and other civic groups, the Foundation will educate the public about the history of the Kanawha Valley salt industry and its social and economic impact upon the valley including the use of slave labor and its impact upon those enslaved people and society.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will help the Foundation grow as an organization by doing tasks related to volunteer management, communications outreach, strategic planning & partnership development, museum collection management, creation of interpretive materials, as well as tending the museum and providing educational tours. The member will serve approximately 20 hours per week at the Dickinson Family salt office. Service hours will mostly be held during the week with some special activities during the evening and on weekends. |
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Main Street Martinsburg (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Randy Lewis Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley County |
Main Street Martinsburg is accredited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Program. Its mission is to ensure that the Main Street Martinsburg Historic Downtown District continues to "beat" as the "heart and soul" of the community. Through the combined efforts of public and private partnerships, MSM preserves and markets the downtown area as a community treasure, focusing on historic preservation, continuing reinvestment and developing heritage tourism. We preserve the best of our past while promoting a brighter future for all. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will learn how a main street organization functions and will build the capacity of the organization through serving approximately 20 hours per week from the Main Street Martinsburg offices. The member will do on-going and special projects, such as communications outreach and website updating, conduct two preservation tours with local colleges and universities, assist with the mini-mural renovation, assist with tracking organizational membership information, volunteer management (recruitment & training). The member will also be assigned several special projects such as coordinating beautification projects with the Olde Berkeley Garden Club, and complete phase 2 of the downtown Martinsburg building inventory and adapt it into a walking tour, which will be available on the Clio website and mobile application. |
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Matewan Depot Replica & Welcome Center (Sponsored by the National Coal Heritage Area) - 1 parttime opportunity available
Site Supervisors: Juan Joyce & Christy Bailey Location: Matewan, Mingo County Follow on social media -https://www.facebook.com/Matewan-Depot-Replica-Museum-and-Welcome-Center-566542196731243/ 
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The Matewan Depot Replica and Welcome Center is a 24X135 ft inch for inch reconstruction of the steam era Matewan Station that houses a visitor’s center, museum, and gift shop for the town of Matewan. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve approximately 20 hours per week from the Depot Replica & Welcome Center with some remote service allowed for up to 10% of their time. The member will provide support for planning and coordinating centennial events for the WV Mine Wars and assist with the preservation of historic Matewan. Specifically the member will be assigned the following:
* Continue to assist the building committee to identify strategies and resources to alleviate the drainage issue and prevent further deterioration of the Mate Street buildings. * Continue to support effort for planning for Matewan Massacre centennial (postponed until September 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic) events and promotion. *Assist with development of exhibits and tours of the historic old jail. * Lead efforts for events in Matewan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain. *Utilize Matewan Walking Tour on CLIO and other resources to develop a script for a guided walking tour of Matewan. * Help create walking trails/tours for important sites outside the town. * Train community volunteers to lead guided walking tour of Matewan using the developed script. *Set up and tend interpretive exhibits at local events. *Assist Boone County group with development of the Battle of Blair Mountain driving tour. |
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New River Gorge National River - National Park Service (1 fulltime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Neil Hakel Based at Glen Jean, Fayette County with service activities in Fayette, Raleigh and Summers Counties Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/newrivergorgenps https://twitter.com/NewRiverNPS https://www.youtube.com/user/newrivernps https://www.instagram.com/newrivernps/ |
Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River is one of 417 National Park Service sites. This park encompasses over 72,000 acres and 53 miles of river, all of which is rich in cultural and natural history and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve about 40 hours per week at the park headquarters in Glen Jean, and he/she will assist in the preservation of the park’s List of Classified Structures, which uses a template created by prior AmeriCorps members and contains numerous structures listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The member will perform building assessments on each identified structure and collect data for input into the Facilities Maintenance Software System, as well as create a comprehensive report of their findings. This report will serve as their capstone project and will be presented to park management prior to the conclusion of their term. The report will identify buildings, their existing conditions, and recommendations for restoration, preservation/ mothballing, demolition with interpretation (via wayside exhibits, trails, foundation caps, etc.), interpretive support, and the historic importance of each site for relevance to the park’s mission, tourism, and public interest. The AmeriCorps member will communicate regularly with park management for project direction and will prepare draft letters for consultation with the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office.
The AmeriCorps member will also assist park staff, partners, local community leaders, and university representatives to create a historic preservation field school and internship program. They will begin this project with the foundation developed by the park’s current AmeriCorps member who has begun developing contacts within the local community and fostering interest from park management, local colleges and trade schools. The service member will spearhead efforts which will be a multi-year project with conversations at the local, regional, and national levels. This AmeriCorps member will develop the objectives of the historic preservation field school or internship program, identify logistical challenges, and lay the foundation for a long-lasting and rewarding project. Throughout the term of service, the AmeriCorps member will develop and lead civic service projects on historic sites throughout the park. They will join the park’s volunteer coordinator and maintenance staff to develop plans for these volunteer projects. This will provide the AmeriCorps member with valuable project management and volunteer coordination experience, in addition to allowing them an opportunity to showcase their historic preservation projects and develop interpretive techniques as they share their knowledge of these sites with members of the local community. |
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Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Mike Rohaly Location: Fairmont, Marion County |
Founded in 2000, the Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association (NACHMA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to maintain, preserve, and educate the public on the historic and cultural heritage of coal mining in the Fairmont Field. The Fairmont Field includes the six West Virginia counties of Barbour, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor. NACMHA strives to help the regional economy by promoting tourism, job creation, and cultural heritage in West Virginia. The organization also works with like-minded organizations to help accomplish its mission. NACMHA’s museum, located in Fairmont, is the only museum in North Central West Virginia dedicated solely to coal mining heritage. The main goal of this organization is to establish a national heritage area.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve approximately 20 hours a week at the NACHMA museum/office space in Fairmont and will be expected to build the capacity of the organization by doing museum collection management & cataloguing, establishing and cultivating partnerships in development of the heritage area, communications outreach, fundraising, and a special project to coordinate a strategic planning session, as well as prepare the strategic plan with the goal of establishing a heritage area. |
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Pocahontas County Opera House (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Brynn Kusic Location: Marlinton (Pocahontas County) Follow us on social media - https://www.facebook.com/pocahontasoperahouse/ 
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The Pocahontas County Opera House Foundation was formed in 1998 to manage programming for the century-old Opera House, which reopened in 2000 following restoration to its original function as a performance venue and community space. Its mission is to be the cultural heart of the community. Our goals are to preserve and perpetuate the Pocahontas County Opera House as a cultural center for county residents and visitors; and to enhance the quality of life through community arts, historical heritage, education, recreation, and cultural services.
The AmeriCorps member will complete projects to help with the organization’s primary needs such as to maintain and improve the physical space, to help plan and execute programs, to coordinate community usage of the building, to grow and develop the volunteer program, to promote the Opera House as a destination for historical tourism, and to implement and give continuity to systems developed to facilitate the above. Emphasis will be placed on the following activities during the service term: volunteer recruitment & management, event coordination, community partnership building, communications outreach, and a special project assisting with the Youth Engagement Initiative to bring more students into the Opera House through partnering with local schools and utilizing the Opera House student ambassadors from Pocahontas County High School to participate in program. |
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Pricketts Fort (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Jessica Kittle Location: Fairmont, Marion County Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/prickettsfort |
The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is a non-profit 501c-3 organization that operates within Prickett’s Fort State Park. The Foundation runs a living history museum within a reconstructed 18th century frontier fort. The purpose of the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is to commemorate the people and events of the Pricketts Fort community during the first century of the American experience.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member serving with Pricketts Fort will serve approximately 20 hours per week on site. He/she would be responsible for completing various preservation projects around the state park. These projects include preservation work and maintenance on the fort and historic Job Prickett House which will be done year-round, but will be done on a more regular basis during the winter months when the structures are closed to the public. Work to be done on these two structures includes:
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Southside Preservation & Enhancement Alliance (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Dan Gooding Location: Huntington, Wayne & Cabell Counties |
The Southside Preservation & Enhancement Alliance fights to preserve property values, keep safety a priority, and improve the quality of life for all residents of the Southside Neighborhood and Huntington. The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will serve for approximately 20 hours per week assisting to build the capacity and leverage local volunteers to achieve the goals of this young, enthusiastic organization. The AmeriCorps member will assist with membership expansion, partnership building with the local government, volunteer committee coordination, historic preservation in Ritter Park, and two special projects: (1) to complete the process of submitting an expansion to the boundary of the Ritter Park National Historic District and (2) develop two historical tours of the Southside.
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Sutton Community Development Corporation (1 parttime opportunity available IMMEDIATELY)
Site Supervisor: Dot Gioulis Location: Sutton, Braxton County |
The Sutton Community Development Corporation exists to capitalize on the existing tourism draws in Sutton, related to the arts, cuisine and recreation by enhancing existing services; targeting new attractants, events, or services which are complementary; and developing events and opportunities to showcase tourist attractants. Its goal is to create an inviting vibrant downtown where traditions and new ideas unite focusing on the arts, recreation and history to create a sense of community pride with opportunity for everyone.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will have an office at 614 Main Street in Sutton with an opportunity to serve at the Town of Sutton offices, as well. The member will keep normal business hours, but may be expected to serve on some weekends and evenings. The member will be assigned the following tasks to assist with the Sutton Community Park Project and Sutton Farmers Market/Community Garden Project: Sutton Community Park Project
Market/Community Garden Project
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West Virginia & Regional History Center (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisors: Lori Hostutler & Jane LeBarbara Location: West Virginia University Downtown Campus, Morgantown, Monongalia County |
The West Virginia & Regional History Center (WVRHC) is the archives and special collections division of West Virginia University Libraries and is the foremost research library for all topics relating to West Virginia and central Appalachia. The mission of the Center is to acquire, provide access to, and preserve information resources in all formats which elucidate the history and culture of the state and region. Additionally, the WVRHC preserves selected information resources beyond the state and regional scope, such as the Rare Book Collection and the International Association of Identification collection. The Center’s holdings contribute to the teaching, research, and service mission of West Virginia University and are open for research by the general public.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will assist with archiving the collection of Dr. Emory Kemp – a WVU Professor Emeritus of History and Civil Engineering who co-founded the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia – and related collections. The Kemp collection is mostly archived, and in the next service year, the member will complete any in-progress activities related to the Kemp archive and the archive for for the Institute for the History of Technology and Industrial Archaeology (IHTIA), as well as to other identified collections that have industrial, technological, and historical significance. The member will also conduct and transcribe oral histories, identify materials for digitization, and assist with future exhibit development for the Kemp-related archives. The AmeriCorps member will have office space in the WVRHC’s processing area, located inside WVU’s Downtown Campus Library. The member will serve during the center’s standard operating hours approximately 20 horus per week. |
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West Virginia Association of Museums (1 parttime opportunity available)
Site Supervisors: Crystal Wimer or Danielle Petrak Location: Two service sites are available, either Clarksburg (Harrison County) or Morgantown (Monongalia County) Follow on social media! www.facebook.com/museumsofwv |
The West Virginia Association of Museums is a statewide nonprofit organization with the mission to serve, educate, advocate for, and enhance communications within the West Virginia museum community. WVAM carries out this mission by listening to its members and serving their interests and by keeping the members informed of current standards and activities on a national scale.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member will complete approximately 20 hours of service per week and will operate from either the offices of the WVAM president or treasurer, which would be either at the Harrison County Historical Society in Clarksburg or the Watts Museum in Morgantown. This situation can be discussed during the interview processes. The member will help WVAM increase its public presence and achieve its organization goals of 1) facilitating the exchange of information and services among museums and related cultural institutions, their personnel, and their supporters; and 2) providing support, advocacy, and educational opportunities for WVAM members, and encouraging public interest and support of the broad mission of museums and related institutions in WV. The member will be expected to plan and execute in-person and online educational programming including workshops and the annual conference, assist with managing WVAM membership, communications outreach, and applying for non-federal grant opportunities to enhance WVAM programming. |
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WVU Jackson’s Mill Farmstead and Heritage Programs (1 fulltime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Joe Obidzinski Location: Weston, Lewis County Follow on social media: www.facebook.com/WVUJacksonsMillFarmsteadandHeritagePrograms |
WVU Jackson's Mill Farmstead and Heritage Programs offer affordable on and off-site public tours and educational programming on frontier life. The Historic Area at Jackson’s Mill consists of four historic buildings and several reconstructions representing life in the region during the 1800s. Through the farmstead and heritage programs, WVU Jackson’s Mill strives to connect our local, state, and regional community with their history. Many in the area know of the 4-H camp named Jackson’s Mill, but not all know of the historic site and the history that is present in their county.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps will help to develop Jackson’s Mill into WVU’s Youth Campus, and through in-person and virtual program content, help to expand the outreach and educational opportunities of the site and museum collection. The member will serve approximately 40 hours per week at the farmstead and historic area, and he/she will be expected to do collections management (accessioning and archiving), develop on-site and virtual interpretive materials (Clio entries, signage, exhibits), communications outreach, volunteer management, and give guided, educational tours. A special project will be to develop programming as it relates to the celebration of the Centennial of WVU Jackson’s Mill as the nation’s first State 4-H Camp. |
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Wheeling Heritage (1 fulltime opportunity available)
Site Supervisor: Betsy Sweeny Location: Wheeling, Ohio County |
Wheeling Heritage is the operating organization for the Wheeling National Heritage Area, The Wheeling area Main Street Program, and Weelunk. Wheeling Heritage’s Mission is to be a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Weelunk serves as another platform to tell Wheeling’s story, promote the history and culture of this region, and foster positive community impact. Our belief is that by providing community-centered cultural content, we can shift the narrative and contribute to a positive change for Wheeling’s future.
The Preserve WV AmeriCorps member serving with Wheeling Heritage will serve from its headquarters in downtown Wheeling for approximately 40 hours per week mostly on weekdays with some evening and weekend activities. The primary responsibility of the member will be to develop history-based content for Weelunk by generating ideas in a collaborative environment, research, writing, and developing multimedia content about Wheeling's heritage. This will help to promote the Wheeling community by connecting pride of place with the present day. |
*COVID-19 ACCOMMODATIONS - Preserve WV AmeriCorps program and sites are making accommodations to keep members and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on public health guidance, sites may be closed for a time, events canceled, and some members telework from home. Service activities may be modified to respect social distancing, limiting group size for events, and provide virtual programming instead of in-person. Some members are also providing relief service activities, in addition to their usual assignments. Preserve WV AmeriCorps intends to continue providing service. We will do all we can to continue serving our communities, while staying safe.
NOTICE
Participation in the Preserve WV AmeriCorps (or any other CNCS) program is based on merit and equal opportunity for all, without regard to factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, or religious, community, or social affiliations. You have a right to reasonable accommodation for disabilities. Programs must furnish reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of qualified AmeriCorps members.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may report such violations to the directors of your program of whom must establish and maintain a procedure for filing and adjudicating certain grievances. You may also file discrimination-related grievances with the Equal Opportunity Counselor of the Corporation for National and Community Service at (202) 606-5000, ext. 312 (voice), or 1 (800) 942-2677.
Participation in the Preserve WV AmeriCorps (or any other CNCS) program is based on merit and equal opportunity for all, without regard to factors such as race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, or religious, community, or social affiliations. You have a right to reasonable accommodation for disabilities. Programs must furnish reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of qualified AmeriCorps members.
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may report such violations to the directors of your program of whom must establish and maintain a procedure for filing and adjudicating certain grievances. You may also file discrimination-related grievances with the Equal Opportunity Counselor of the Corporation for National and Community Service at (202) 606-5000, ext. 312 (voice), or 1 (800) 942-2677.
