Adventure Therapy/Eco Therapy Outreach & Support — Develop
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Youth Development
Ameri Corps members serve 36–40 hours per week in either 1200‑ or 1700‑hour full‑time terms, contributing as tutors, mentors, outreach workers, and community organizers. They live in co‑housing communities, share household responsibilities, and dedicate about 10% of their service hours to community engagement, helping them build connections with local organizations and groups. Because of Alaska’s geography and transportation limitations, members must commit to a full‑time term.
Training emphasizes leadership development, conflict resolution, and critical‑thinking skills. Sitka’s walkability allows most transportation to occur on foot or by bicycle, with housing centrally located.
Sitka Ameri Corps members support the community through a healing‑centered, culturally responsive program model. They build relationships through individual and group support, mentoring, and mental‑health enrichment activities to foster resilience and long‑term success for adults in recovery. Open communication, flexibility, interpersonal strengths, and proper outdoor gear are key to a successful experience.
Description of DutiesMembers deliver direct services, coordinate outreach, and strengthen program resources using adventure‑based and ecotherapy approaches such as nature‑based play, expressive arts, outdoor activities, and mindfulness. Early in the term, they focus on understanding the Residential Program, building rapport with clients, and reviewing Adventure/Ecotherapy literature. As they grow more confident, they develop training materials and activity plans for staff working with diverse client populations.
This role aligns well with individuals interested in mental or behavioral health, outdoor behavioral health, or adventure therapy.
- Support the Residential Program by building rapport with clients
- Facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities
- Collaborate with DSP staff to document services and progress
- Lead outreach and resource development by researching and creating Adventure/Ecotherapy‑based activities for adults and youth
- Develop lesson plans and training materials, and summarize nature‑based therapeutic approaches
- Pilot and teach activities, ensuring safety
- Help develop outdoor play therapy spaces
- Strengthen community partnerships
- Support life‑skill development
- Document client progress and participate in meetings and professional development
- Health Coverage
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Childcare assistance if eligible
- Housing
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Service Areas- Community Outreach
- Community and Economic Development
- Education
- Disaster Services
- Teaching/Tutoring
- Architectural Planning
- Environment
- Counseling
- Youth Development
- Public Health
- First Aid
- Law
- Education
- Business/Entrepreneur
- Social Services
- Fund Raising/Grant Writing
- Public Speaking
- Trade/Construction
- Communications
- Conflict Resolution
- Veterans
- Computers/Technology
- Team Work
- General Skills
- Urban Planning
- Community Organization
- Writing/Editing
- Medicine
- Non‑Profit Management
- Fine Arts/Crafts
- Recruitment
- Leadership
- Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National
- Program: Adventure Therapy / Eco Therapy Outreach & Support — Develop
- Program Start/End Date: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Education level: College graduate
- Age Requirement: Minimum: 22 Maximum: 99
- Program Locations: ALASKA
- Accepting Applications: From 03/01/2026 To 08/31/2027
Lawrie Lawrie
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka AK 99835
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