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Indiana Heritage Corps (IHC), an AmeriCorps program run by the Indiana Division of State Parks and Reservoirs Indiana Heritage Corpsis currently in its second program year. We are more than halfway through our 3-year program, which will conclude at the end of August in 2014. This federal grant program is funded by the Corporation of National Community Service (CNCS) through the Indiana Office of Community and Faith-based Initiatives (OFBCI).

AmeriCorps members serving in the Indiana Heritage Corps program are creating, completing, and rehabilitating several miles of trails at Pokagon State Park/Trine State Recreation Area, Fort Harrison, O'Bannon Woods, and Brown County State Parks during this summer.

Most of the trails located within these properties were constructed prior to the development of sustainable trail guidelines and consequently suffer from a variety of issues, ranging from poor design and layout to heavy wear-and-tear from overuse. Expanding and connecting existing pedestrian, equestrian, bike and non-motorized vehicle trails on our properties will continue to invite and engage citizens to be active and become healthier.

IHC members participate in the program as volunteers and do not earn wages while serving in the AmeriCorps program. However, trail crew members do receive complimentary onsite housing at the properties, a monthly living stipend, uniforms and supplies, and a complimentary State Park Pass for their participation in the program. In addition to the incentives that we offer specifically for the Indiana Heritage Corps program, trail crew members earn an education award (federal pell grant) from the CNCS for completing an AmeriCorps program.

WE'RE RECRUITING NOW!
Love the outdoors? Want to learn more about our state’s trail system? Have you ever considered spending an entire fall season serving at an Indiana State Park? Now is your chance to experience this outstanding opportunity! The fall 2013 session runs from September 9 through December 13, 2013. Email us now at indianaheritagecorps@dnr.in.gov to find out more information.

Important Information:

  • Candidates must be willing to commit to serving/volunteering 450 hours from September 9 through December 13, 2013.
  • Candidates must be a lawful US resident.
  • Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Interested individuals should email or mail your resume and cover letter to:

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
c/o Indiana Heritage Corps
402 W Washington Street W298
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 234-8389
indianaheritagecorps@dnr.in.gov

 

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Indiana Heritage Corps members clean, restore, and create twenty (20) miles of pedestrian, equestrian, multi-use, and other types of trails at four Indiana State Parks throughout the state. Indiana Heritage Corps members clean, restore, and create twenty (20) miles of pedestrian, equestrian, multi-use, and other types of trails at four Indiana State Parks throughout the state. Indiana Heritage Corps members clean, restore, and create twenty (20) miles of pedestrian, equestrian, multi-use, and other types of trails at four Indiana State Parks throughout the state. Indiana Heritage Corps members clean, restore, and create twenty (20) miles of pedestrian, equestrian, multi-use, and other types of trails at four Indiana State Parks throughout the state. Indiana Heritage Corps members clean, restore, and create twenty (20) miles of pedestrian, equestrian, multi-use, and other types of trails at four Indiana State Parks throughout the state. Indiana Heritage Corps members clean, restore, and create twenty (20) miles of pedestrian, equestrian, multi-use, and other types of trails at four Indiana State Parks throughout the state.

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