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Full Resource Name:
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - AmeriCorps/AmeriCorps VISTA
Address
1020 Greenwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-0900
www.youthconservationcorps.org
Hours:
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Description:
Provides volunteer/service positions when a person applies through AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Vistas. Positions will be one year of service.
Eligibility:
Program is Limited to Residents of Lake County
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Call or visit during program hours
Documents Required
- Picture ID
- Social security card
- Birth certificate
- Proof of Income
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 623-0900
Address Listings
Mailing
1020 Greenwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Physical (Primary)
1020 Greenwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
$50,000 Foundation, framing and roof trusses for one new low-income home
$25,000 Used pick-up truck for use at worksites
$20,000 One summer conservation crew of students
$15,000 Student computer lab for a year
$10,000 Construction tools, lumber, and materials for training
$7,500 Mental health support and group counseling for students for 6 months
$5,000 Work boots and personal safety gear for construction students
$2,500 Student celebration events and graduation
$1,000 GED or Penn Foster High School Diploma for one student
$750 Stipend and bus passes for one student
$500 Social justice field trips and speakers
$250 Food and fun field trips
$100 Standing desks for students
$75 Uniform for one YCC student
Volunteer Opportunities:
Business or motivational speakers
Career Readiness- assists with mock interviews and resume building
Educational tutor
For other opportunities, please call 847-623-0900
Date of Official Change:
December 12, 2023
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