SCA Summer Trail Crew Program
Friends is seeking students from the Virgin Islands to participate in a month-long summer trail crew program in conjunction with the Student Conservation Association. This is a one of a kind opportunity to live and work in Virgin Islands National Park maintaining hiking trails. Crew positions (ages 16 – 20) and crew leader positions (ages 21 – 25) are available.
The Friends’ Annual Scholarship Program is once again being offered to Virgin Islanders at the university level in fields related to marine biology or natural resource management and protection. Friends is also offering a scholarship for children of VINP staff at the university level. Priority will be given to students pursuing a degree related to the natural sciences. Both scholarships will be in the amount of $1000 per academic year.
If you or someone you know is interested in spending 8-10 weeks working for the Friends, please let us know! We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative student, who is entering their junior or senior year of college and has a particular interest in environmental science, conservation, or environmental education. Accommodations and a modest stipend are provided. Please send resumes to intern@friendsvinp.org.
For information about any of the above programs please contact Kristen at Friends of the Park, (340) 779-4940. All applications/resumes are due April 28th, 2008.