NAU Center for Service and Volunteerism launches Environmental Literacy Corps | Local

According to a release: “The Environmental Literacy Corps will mobilize AmeriCorps Members to serve with local organizations and agencies to promote environmental literacy throughout northern Arizona and beyond.”

AmeriCorps members get a living stipend as well as an education award as part their national service term.

Environmental Literacy Corps members can be found at sites like the National Park Service (USA), U.S. Forest Service (USA), City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff United School District, NAU, and Flagstaff Unified School district.

According to the release, environmental education has shown a broad range of positive impacts, from increased passion and interest to learning to growth in confidence and autonomy to leadership.

The Governors Office of Youth, Faith and Family funds the program.

CSV had been granted a planning grant previously to evaluate environmental literacy efforts and needs. This initiative also created a team of local experts in many disciplines to launch the grant application and create partnerships.

CSV plans on training 8,000 people, engaging 23 members of the Environmental Literacy Corps, and partnering with 16 local organisations.

CSV is delighted to draw on our decades-long experience with AmeriCorps program management and education expertise in order to promote environmental literacy in Northern Arizona. CSV director Erin Kruse stated that ELC will have positive effects on the community by working with a strong partner network, dedicated members, and passionate about service and the environment.

CSV has hosted national programs since 1985. These include the foster grandparent and senior companion programs and Arizona Ready for College and Career and Alternatives to Managing and Preventing Pain and Other Disabilities.