<p>Stewards VISTA: Acadia National Park Y1</p> <p>This VISTA opportunity offers a unique chance to serve in a public-facing role that strengthens access to outdoor education, promotes lifelong learning, and builds meaningful connections between park resources and economically disadvantaged communities. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will serve with the park's education and interpretation team to help expand outreach to underserved groups, with a special focus on reducing barriers for people with disabilities and ensuring inclusive access to public lands. The member will work with local schools, community organizations, and youth groups-particularly those from lower-income neighborhoods-to design and deliver engaging programs that increase awareness of public resources, deepen understanding of environmental and cultural history, and cultivate a strong ethic of stewardship. Through indirect service, the VISTA will build the park's long-term capacity by developing new interpretive and educational programming (both in-person and virtual), creating outreach materials, and enhancing communications strategies to reach broader audiences. They will also help identify and address physical, social, and informational barriers to participation, particularly for individuals and families with disabilities. By connecting youth and underserved communities with enriching experiences in nature, the VISTA supports educational equity, encourages local engagement, and helps lay the foundation for long-term economic and civic participation. This work directly supports the mission of poverty alleviation by creating accessible pathways to opportunity through public lands, education, and workforce-relevant skill development. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The VISTA will collaborate with park staff to design and implement public education programs for diverse audiences, including underserved schools and youth organizations. They will deliver interpretive talks, lead roving education at park sites, and develop curriculum-aligned programming for K-12 students in science, history, and social studies-both in person and virtually. The member will create new educational content (videos, signage, digital materials), improve outreach to economically disadvantaged communities, and identify ways to reduce barriers to participation for people with disabilities. This role strengthens long-term capacity through relationship-building, resource development, and strategic outreach.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Housing , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Potential shared park housing , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Car recommended .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Environment , Community Outreach , Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>General Skills , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment , Education , Communications .</p>