This program utilizes qualified non-profit youth- and veteran-serving organizations to carryout appropriate natural and cultural resource conservation, education, volunteer service and education…

This program utilizes qualified non-profit youth- and veteran-serving organizations to carryout appropriate natural and cultural resource conservation, education, volunteer service and education projects on department of the interior lands through authorized national park service programs. This project provides an intern with hands-on experience in visitor services and environmental education while supporting public programs at bering land bridge preserve. Activities include staffing the heritage center, leading interpretive talks, delivering in-person and virtual education programs, updating curriculum, and creating new learning materials. The intern will also manage distance learning sessions, contribute to social media outreach, and assist with community events. Deliverables include updated educational resources, a sustainable virtual program schedule, and new interpretive content. Outcomes include improved visitor engagement, stronger community partnerships, and enhanced educational opportunities for local schools and remote learners.beneficiaries include private non-profit institutions and organizations public and private non-profitacademic institutions state and local government agencies quasi-public non-profit institutions and organizations that support youth and young adult career training and development, and education in the areas of natural and or cultural resource conservation and management. Individuals families students and the general public will receive a benefit from the development and execution of these programs and projects.