New Scholarship Opportunity for Youth Vacations
Youth volunteers build trail as well as friendships.
As most of you may already know, during the summer Washington Trails Association offers Youth Volunteer Vacations exclusively for high school students ages 14-18 who enjoy the outdoors. Youth volunteers spend a week outside having fun, camping and participating on a trail crew. Volunteers learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails, learn new skills and meet new people. Youth Vacations provide opportunities for youth to connect to the natural world, give back to the hiking community and earn community service hours.
We believe no student should have to stay home this summer because he or she can't afford to get outside. WTA is proud to announce a new opportunity to get more youth outdoors. Thanks to donations from members and supporters we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships for our Youth Volunteer Vacation program this summer.
Time and time again our crew leaders have seen some amazing changes in youth while volunteering on trail for a week. From big smiles and friendships that develop, to hands covered with mud and a great sense of accomplishment, these trips help youth grow as individuals as well as outdoor leaders. Read more about our Youth Volunteer Vacations and learn more about the scholarship program.
Please spread the word about this opportunity to any high school student you know interested in the outdoors, but may not have the resources to otherwise get outside.
Applications due April 1, 2010
Questions? Contact Krista Dooley, Youth Programs Coordinator at krista@wta.org.
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