MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS

2008 Fall Season

“Bringing Dreams to Reality”

The Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to accomplishing outdoor recreation and conservation projects.  MCC engages teams throughout the State of Maine.

August 18 to November 14, 2008

Rebuild Trails in the Western Maine Mountains

Restore Parks for the City of Portland

Rehabilitate the Bald Mountain Trail on the Coast of Maine

 Improve trails in Maine State Parks

- Build Great Things with Great People -

MCC teams:

¨ Have fun and make new friends.

¨ Live in some of Maine’s most beautiful places.

¨ Learn outdoor living skills.

¨ Build experience in the field of Natural Resources.

¨ Improve fitness through rugged and satisfying outdoor service.

¨ Help maintain and restore Maine’s Park and Public Lands.

Qualifications:  Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions, have the desire to learn and serve with others to make a difference, be at least 18 years old, and must be a US citizen.

Benefits:

$240 per week and health insurance

$1250 AmeriCorps education award if eligible

For information and application:

Brenda Webber

Maine Conservation Corps

124 State House Station

Augusta ME 04333

207-624-6085 or 1-800-245-5627 (Toll Free in Maine)

corps.conservation@maine.gov

Application Deadline July 18, 2008

The Maine Department of Conservation provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.  Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request