The program is open to US citizens, US national or legal permanent residents of the US who have high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service.

Field of Internship: Watershed Conservation Crew: Scuba Diving, Trail work, and Camping in New Hampshire
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: Squam Lakes Association
An internship country: the U.S.

Lakes Region Conservation Corps Americorps Program Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Deadline: 17 April 2019
• Must be 18 years of age by May 22, 2019
• Must be covered by health insurance for the duration of the program
• Must be a competent swimmer
• Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service’s minimum requirements:
• Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking
• Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day
• Able to work independently and with a group
• Although it is not a requirement, the majority of applicants has or is in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree.

Internship Open for International Students: No

Is this paid internship? This is a paid internship programme.

Program benefits include: Summer/Fall LRCC-SLA members receive the following over the course of the program:

• Scuba diving certification
• Weed control diver certification
• Lake Host training
• NH Safe Boater Certification
• NH Commercial boating license
• Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications
• Housing with kitchen facilities
• Living allowance: $200 weekly, distributed biweekly
• AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907 received upon successful completion of the program (minimum of 900 hours)

Lakes Region Conservation Corps Americorps Program Description

The Squam Lakes Association is a non-profit conservation organization that works to conserve the natural beauty, peaceful character, and resources of the Squam watershed. The SLA is a part of the Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC), an AmeriCorps state program.

LRCC-SLA members receive numerous certifications; including scuba diving certification, weed control diver certification, and wilderness first aid.

Housing is provided for LRCC-SLA members on the SLA’s campus. While serving with the SLA, LRCC-SLA members will also spend nights out camping while they act as campsite caretakers at SLA’s low-impact island campsites.

Number of awards offered: Numbers not given

Internship Duration:

The LRCC program is a 22.5 weeks program available from May 22, 2019, through October 26, 2019 (end date dependent on completion of service hours)

Notification: Not given

How to Apply for Lakes Region Conservation Corps Americorps Program

To apply, you will need to submit an online application form through the link https://www.squamlakes.org/lrcc-application

• At the time of application, the applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume.

Internship Application Deadline: Internship application deadline is April 17, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.