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EELCorps AmeriCorps is fostering nature connection & supporting Kentucky communities with EE!

07/20/2026

What if your next adventure could leave a lasting impact?

As an EELCorps AmeriCorps Volunteer, you'll inspire environmental stewardship, connect Kentuckians with the outdoors, and help build a more environmentally literate future- all while gaining valuable professional experience and nationally recognized certifications.

Whether you're a recent graduate, exploring a career in environmental education, or simply looking for a meaningful way to serve, EELCorps is your chance to make a difference.

🌿 Applications for the 2026–2027 service year are now open!

Ready to serve?
Apply today: https://forms.gle/v1eEuZ3MmG8fzRZP9

Serve Kentucky

07/14/2026

Calling all future changemakers!

The application for the 2026–2027 EELCorps AmeriCorps service year is officially open! 🎉

If you're passionate about environmental education, conservation, and making a real difference in communities across Kentucky, this could be your next adventure.

Ready to serve?
Apply today: https://forms.gle/v1eEuZ3MmG8fzRZP9

Tag someone who would make an incredible changemaker! 💚

Serve Kentucky

05/14/2026

🚨 LAST CALL: EELCorps Site Partner Applications Close Tomorrow

This is your final chance to apply to host an AmeriCorps member through the Environmental Education Leadership Corps (EELCorps) for the 2026-2027 service term starting September 1.

Both 1700-hour (full-time) and 900-hour (part-time) member placements are available.

📅 Applications close May 15. Don’t miss your chance to participate this year.

Apply here:
https://keec.ky.gov/eelc/Pages/Partner-with-EELCorps.aspx

Know an organization that should apply? Tag them below or share this post!

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05/08/2026

1 Week Left to Apply!

Kentucky organizations: there’s still time to apply to host an AmeriCorps member through EELCorps.

We are currently recruiting Service Site Partners for the 2026-2027 service term starting September 1, 2026.

As an EELCorps Site Partner, your organization can host an AmeriCorps member who helps:
🌱 Deliver environmental education programs
🌳 Expand outdoor and community learning opportunities
🦋 Inspire environmental stewardship across Kentucky

We are especially interested in partnering with:
• Environmental education centers
• Nature centers
• Schools and educational institutions
• Government agencies
• Nonprofits focused on environmental education

Both 1700-hour (full-time) and 900-hour (part-time) AmeriCorps member placements are available.

📅 Site Partner applications are due May 15, 2026.

👉 Learn more and apply here:
https://keec.ky.gov/eelc/Pages/Partner-with-EELCorps.aspx
Know an organization that should apply? Tag them below or share this post!

Serve Kentucky

04/13/2026

What if one AmeriCorps member could expand environmental education for hundreds of learners in your community?

That’s what happens every year through EELCorps.

Across Kentucky, our AmeriCorps members serve with local organizations to:

- Teach environmental education lessons
- Lead outdoor learning programs
- Connect communities with the natural world

But none of it happens without local organizations stepping forward as Site Partners.

We are now accepting Service Site Partner applications for the 2026-2027 term beginning September 1.

We’re especially interested in partnering with:
• Environmental education centers
• Nature centers
• Schools or educational institutions
• Government agencies
• Nonprofits focused on environmental education

Both 1700-hour and 900-hour AmeriCorps members are available.

📅 Apply by May 15, 2026

Learn more and apply here:
https://keec.ky.gov/eelc/Pages/Partner-with-EELCorps.aspx

If your organization is passionate about environmental education in Kentucky, we’d love to partner with you.

Serve Kentucky

03/16/2026

Kentucky organizations: Want to host an AmeriCorps member?

EELCorps is recruiting Site Partners for the 2026-2027 service year.
Host an AmeriCorps member who can help your organization:

🌱 Deliver environmental education programs
🌳 Expand community engagement
🦋 Inspire environmental stewardship

Both 1700-hour and 900-hour member placements are available.

📅 Apply by May 15

Learn more and apply:
https://keec.ky.gov/eelc/Pages/Partner-with-EELCorps.aspx

Tag an organization that should apply 👇

Serve Kentucky

03/13/2026

As AmeriCorps Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the collective impact of our EELCorps members.

Throughout the week, we shared why our members serve and the stories that drive their commitment to their communities. Together, these voices show the care, intention, and heart behind their service.

Here is the full collage, created from each member’s artwork and paired with their “Why I Serve” statements. We are so proud of our members and deeply grateful for the compassion, energy, and dedication they bring to this work every single day.

Serve Kentucky

03/12/2026

Welcome to AmeriCorps Week. This is a moment to celebrate service and recognize the individuals who show up with purpose and care for their communities.

All week long, we’re highlighting our EELCorps members and the reasons they chose to serve. Their stories remind us that service can take many forms, but the impact is always meaningful.
Below, you can read our member’s “Why I Serve” statement and see their artwork featured alongside it. Each piece is part of a larger collage we’ll be sharing at the end of the week. We’re proud of our members and thankful for the dedication they bring every day.

“I serve because I want to make a positive impact by bringing the joy and health benefits of nature to a broader and more diverse audience in my own community. I love being able to serve people of all ages and background by giving them the opportunity to connect with the environment in new and meaningful ways.”
-Elaine Keller, Louisville Nature Center

“I serve because the wildlife and nature that is so abundant in this state matters to me. By being an environmental educator, I can show others why our wildlife so important to our state as both an ecosystem, as well as a community for us to all be a part of.”
-Max Moberly, EKU Division of Natural Areas

Serve Kentucky

03/11/2026

It’s AmeriCorps Week, a time to pause and recognize the impact of service and the people who make it possible.

This week, we’re spotlighting our EELCorps members and sharing their reasons for serving. Each story is unique, but all are rooted in care, commitment, and a desire to make a difference.
Below, you’ll find featured member’s “Why I Serve” statement, along with a piece of artwork they created. Stay with us throughout the week as we share more stories and build toward a collective collage. We’re so grateful for our members and the heart they bring to their work.

“I serve with EELCorps because I love connecting with people, the environment, and connecting people with the environment. Not only do I get to do all of that, but I get to learn lots of new things along the way!”
-Carly Cecil, Kenton County Conservation District, Kentucky

“I serve because showing up matters. Small, consistent acts like picking up trash, planting a tree and creating welcoming spaces can change how a place feels and how people connect to it. Service is about relationships as much as it is about results. Listening, working alongside others, and caring for shared spaces helps build stronger, more connected communities. I serve to help people feel connected to the land, to each other, and to something bigger than themselves.”
-Zach Vincent, FS Parks & Recreation-Franklin, KY

“I serve because I believe that environmental education is absolutely necessary as organisms of this Earth! Providing environmental literacy for my community is one of my favorite ways to give back!”
-Keionna Spalding, Know Waste Louisville

Serve Kentucky

03/10/2026

It’s AmeriCorps Week! This week is all about honoring service, lifting up impact, and recognizing the people who commit themselves to their communities day after day.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing the voices of our EELCorps members and highlighting why they serve. Every reason is personal, and together they reflect the care and purpose behind this work.
Below, you can read each featured member’s “Why I Serve” statement. You’ll also see a piece of artwork created by each member. Be sure to follow along and check back at the end of the week to see the full collage come together. We’re incredibly proud of our members and the intention they bring to their service.

I serve because “I personally believe that community is the solution to many problems. Community is able to pick up the pieces when people are let down by greater systems or larger powers… I get to help these people and their children create a meaningful connection with nature. Not only is this connection great for our bodies and minds, but I hope one day it can lead to a population that is a little more conscientious about the natural world around them.”
-Sophie Lilygren, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

“I serve with the Environmental Education Leadership Corps because I think it’s important for everyone to be able to learn about the world around them. We are facing many environmental challenges, and helping people access knowledge about how it affects us and what solutions are available is how we build a more resilient future. I think it’s especially important to provide this education to younger generations to help prepare them to face these challenges and act as problem solvers when they come across them.”
-Olivia Hurley, Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas

“I serve with the Environmental Education Leadership Corps to create accessible outdoor spaces and strengthen connections between people and their local environment. I believe that fostering a relationship with nature builds healthier, more resilient communities. I’m honored to play a role in nurturing environmental accessibility, connectedness, and stewardship.”
-Julia Thomas, Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas

“I serve because I want everyone to experience the joy of being outdoors and learning about the environment.”
-Madi Warner, The Parklands of Floyds Fork

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500 Mero Street 4th Floor
Frankfort, KY
40601

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+15026499734

Website

http://keec.ky.gov/eelc

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