S.A.V.E. AmeriCorps Position to work on Recycling Infrastructure

Montana Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA

The VISTA will work directly with S.A.V.E. to expand recycling opportunities and work with other environmental organizations around the state to develop model, low-cost programs that can be established and dublicated for schools and low-income housing initiatives. This project focuses on community building and increasing the standard of living for low-income residents. The scope of this project would build long-term, model-recycling programs and provide outreach for schools and low-income residents who may not have resources to be involved in current recycling efforts, such as lack of access to a vehicle. This project will partner with residents in Helena and networks across the state that help other organizations working to bring recycling to schools, the elderly, and other non-profit organizations. Positive sentiment for community action can lead to effectively addressing other community and environmental needs including individual awareness to reduce and reuse, as well as recycle.

Time Commitment: July2009-July2010