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SCA NH corps member Chris

Submitted by mvecchiarelli on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:07

My name is Chris Olsen, at least that’s the name I have to go by when
I apply for library cards and driver’s licenses. Born, named, and
raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California (a suburb of Los Angeles) my
journey began there. After studying ceramics and natural form for a
period I began to pursue an increasing interest in backpacking and
exploring the non-human realm. This path led me to study briefly at
The Evergreen State College where my interest in studying the
environment and biology conflicted with my interest in not accruing
debt. I plan on resuming my studies at the conclusion of my time here
at Bear Brook.
While seeking employment in Washington State I discovered the
Washington Conservation Corps where I served on several salmon habitat restoration crews and also worked trails in Mt. Rainier National Park. My obsession with trail work continued, driving me to lead two National High School crews, one in Washington State and one in Pennsylvania; and work as a trails crew member on a Leader Crew in the Desolation Wilderness in Eldorado National Forest with SCA during the summer of 2011.
After accepting the Environmental Ed/Conservation position, I was
offered the SCA Manchester High School position which I accepted in
the hopes of helping to inspire and set an example of community
involvement and environmental stewardship and understanding that I
felt was sorely lacking in my own High School experience.

SCA NH corps member Chris
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The mission of SCA NH is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the communities and land of New Hampshire through conservation service projects that enhance and protect natural areas and to provide environmental education to promote the understanding and stewardship of these natural areas. SCA New Hampshire (SCA NH) is one of SCA's oldest residential corp programs. The Interns are housed in historic cabins at Bear Brook State Park where they share the joys and struggles of rustic life while dedicating a year of their lives to performing direct service. These highly motivated 18-25 year olds enhance and protect the state’s natural areas as well as provide extensive environmental education. Benefits to corps members include a living allowance, health insurance, an AmeriCorps Education Award and the development of their own leadership and team-building skills. The overall experience develops a strong ethic of active citizenship and practical conservation techniques. Projects served by the SCA NH corps touch the lives of tens of thousands of people. Since its incepting SCA NH has been partnered with the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation and Volunteer NH (AmeriCorps). Over the years the partnerships have expanded throughout the state to include the White Mountain National Forest, St. Gaudens Historic National Park, conservation commissions, and more. Corps Members spend much of the winter months providing environmental education and service learning programs to elementary and middle school students in Manchester, NH as well as several community nonprofits. During the summer, the members are engaged in conservation service in the form of trail construction and maintenance, campground rehabilitation and historic preservation as well as further environmental education through the NH Park Interpretive program, Discover the Power of the Parks.

contact the SCA NH corps office at six-zero-three -485-2191

or email: Teresa McNamee

TMcNamee "at" thesca "dot" org