{"id":2269,"date":"2026-03-12T22:07:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-service-volunteerism\/?page_id=2269"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:07:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:07:49","slug":"environmental-literacy-corps-elc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-service-volunteerism\/environmental-literacy-corps-elc\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Literacy Corps (ELC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Environmental Literacy Corps &#8211;\u00a0 AmeriCorps<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1430\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/10\/McKenna-SSLUG-5-1-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/10\/McKenna-SSLUG-5-1-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/10\/McKenna-SSLUG-5-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2023\/10\/McKenna-SSLUG-5-1-232x174.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1894\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/05\/Bushmaster-Park-Earth-Day-6-AC-Logo-464x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/05\/Bushmaster-Park-Earth-Day-6-AC-Logo-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/05\/Bushmaster-Park-Earth-Day-6-AC-Logo-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2025\/05\/Bushmaster-Park-Earth-Day-6-AC-Logo-232x174.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">The Environmental Literacy Corps (ELC) will help build resilience and address environmental issues in Arizona\u2019s communities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\"> through education, outreach, and volunteer coordination projects. Members will work with host si<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">tes such as public land management agencies, city and county governments, nonprofit organizations, and education institutions to help advance these goals <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">across Arizona<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW104801072 BCX0\">Trainings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\"> can be delivered to visitors, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">recreators,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\"> students,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\"> homeowners, community organizations, and the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW104801072 BCX0\">general public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">. Environmental education has been shown to have a breadth of positive impacts, ranging from improved passion and interest in learning to growth in confidence, autonomy, and leadership<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104801072 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW104801072 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Are The Benefits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As an ELC AmeriCorps member you will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 3-12 month opportunity to serve with us, full or part time<\/li>\n<li>A bi-weekly living stipend, equivalent to at least $16\/hour<\/li>\n<li>A Segal Education Award upon completion of your service term<\/li>\n<li>May count for academic internship credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Where Can You Volunteer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We are currently recruiting service members for positions throughout Arizona<\/p>\n<p>If your organization is interested in hosting AmeriCorps members or on becoming a partner site contact: <a href=\"mailto:Ramsay.Shannon@nau.edu\">Ramsay.Shannon@nau.edu<\/a> or 928-523-1571.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility for Service<\/h3>\n<p>All ELC AmeriCorps members are required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be 17 years or older (no upper age limit)<\/li>\n<li>Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent, Resident Alien<\/li>\n<li>Pass a fingerprint-based background check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Are Your Next Steps?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to join the Environmental Literacy Corps please <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/civic-service-institute\/csi-contact\/\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0to work with one of our program coordinators to discuss the program further!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" 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shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-for-service-and-volunteerism\/apply-americorps\/\">Apply Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact Our ELC Staff<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:Ramsay.Shannon@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact Our ELC Staff: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">Ramsay.Shannon&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-1571\" aria-label=\"Contact Our ELC Staff: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n 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