DEP Environmental Stewardship Program Participant
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Boys & Girls Club of Garfields Environmental Stewardship Program Overview 2025
Welcome to the Boys & Girls Club of Garfields Environmental Stewardship Program part of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections (DEP) 2025 Youth Inclusion Initiative! This 6week summer initiative is specifically designed for New Jersey high school students aged 1618 who have a strong interest in environmental conservation sustainability and positively impacting their community.
About the Program:Participants will experience an immersive handson program focused on environmental science sustainability practices and community leadership. You will participate in extensive outdoor fieldwork attend site visits to environmental locations collaborate on a meaningful community project and benefit from career guidance and professional development workshops led by experts from the DEP and other environmental organizations.
Benefits:
- Professional Development:Enhance career readiness skills including resume and cover letter creation interviewing strategies and effective communication.
- Handson Learning:Engage directly in fieldwork involving water resource management waste reduction strategies renewable energy practices and more.
- Career Exploration:Gain insights into diverse career paths within environmental science and sustainability by interacting directly with industry professionals and DEP staff.
- Networking & Mentorship:Build lasting relationships with environmental professionals community leaders and dedicated mentors.
- Stipend:Receive monetary compensation in recognition of your commitment consistent attendance and active participation throughout the entire program.
Participant Commitments:
- Active Engagement:Attendance and active involvement in all scheduled activities field trips workshops and projects is mandatory.
- Professionalism:Consistently demonstrate punctuality responsibility respectfulness and a positive attitude toward peers supervisors and program staff.
- Collaboration:Effectively work within teams communicate clearly contribute meaningfully to group activities and support your fellow participants.
- Code of Conduct:Strictly adhere to the DEP and BGCG Codes of Conduct. Any form of bullying discriminatory behavior substance use or disrespectful behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
- Consent for Media:Agree to be photographed videotaped or featured on social media and other promotional materials for the duration of the program.
- Physical Preparedness:Be prepared for physically demanding work including up to 8hour days spent primarily outdoors with limited breaks in varying weather conditions.
Program Schedule:
- Duration:6 weeks Early July to MidAugust 2025
- Days/Hours:Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Mondays:Community project work at BGCG facilities and local sites
- Tuesdays to Thursdays:Extensive field visits outdoor activities and environmental education sessions
- Fridays:Professional development workshops and careerskills training
Transportation & Meals:
- Transportation:Provided daily by BGCG to and from all sites and activities.
- Meals:Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily for the entire duration of the program.
Community Project:Participants will:
- Collaboratively identify and develop a meaningful community project that positively impacts local environmental sustainability.
- Work closely with BGCG supervisors DEP professionals the Department of Public Works (DPW) and other partner organizations to plan and implement your project.
- Prepare and deliver a comprehensive final presentation to community stakeholders sharing your projects impact and outcomes.
Apply Today:Become a part of this exceptional opportunity to develop your skills explore environmental careers and positively impact your community and the environment.
For questions or more information please contact Laura Camarena Associate Executive Director at.
More Info About the Community Project:
While your community project pitch will not be a determining factor in our selection of participants all accepted participants will share their initial project proposals with the entire team. Together as a group of at least 10 participants youll review discuss and collectively decide on the final community project to pursue.
Participants will collaborate closely with the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield (BGCG) the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) for guidance and resources. However the group must reach a consensus on the final project and how to carry it out effectively. Youll have a $5000 budget to fully utilize for purchasing materials supplies and covering other project expenses.
Community Project Details:
Project Focus:
The project must specifically address environmental conservation or sustainability issues within Garfield. Examples include community gardens composting initiatives recycling drives rain gardens stormwater management or local cleanups.
Planning and Collaboration:
Participants will collaboratively plan the project requiring active teamwork effective communication and consensusbuilding. They will receive support from BGCG staff DEP professionals and city partners.
Implementation Responsibilities:
Participants will be directly responsible for implementing their project from start to finish. This includes adhering to schedules requesting materials in a timely fashion spearheading community engagement conducting educational workshops with elementaryaged participants and physically completing the project.
Timeline:
This community project will take place exclusively on Mondays over the course of the 6week program. Participants must ensure the entire project from initial research and preparation to and the final presentations is completed within 5 working days (Mondays only).
Budget Management:
Participants will work within a provided project budget of $5000 and must manage resources responsibly ensuring project feasibility and sustainability.
Community Education and Outreach:
Participants will be expected to lead educational sessions and community outreach efforts to share project objectives progress and results with Garfield residents and younger BGCG members.
Final Presentation:
A comprehensive final presentation summarizing the projects purpose implementation process community impact and lessons learned will be required. Participants will deliver this presentation to local stakeholders including DEP officials BGCG leadership community members and possibly city officials.
Physical Expectations:
Please be aware that this project will be physically demanding requiring up to 8hour days spent primarily outdoors often with minimal breaks and varying weather conditions.
Employment Type
Part-Time
