Interested in participated in service learning? Outdoor Programs is proud to announce the creation of a great new way to give back to and help protect one of our most beloved landmarks in this area, the Blue Ridge Parkway. In the fall of 2008, the Blue Ridge Parkway Corps was created at Outdoor Programs to assist in the management and protection of this local and national treasure. The Corp is a service organization that selects 12 Blue Ridge Parkway Corps Leaders to serve as a “volunteer educator” along the Blue Ridge Parkway trail system. Each member of the Corps will be responsible for scheduling (at a minimum) 2, 4-hour shifts per month. Primary shift duties include hiking and monitoring a beautiful but highly used trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Corps members walk the trail in an effort to aid hikers who may need additional information, as well as serve as educators about the Parkway, its proper use, and preservation.

General Responsibilities
Attend Parkway Corps meetings, trainings, and other events as designated.
Become a committed advocate for the mission/cause of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Serve as a potential liaison between the Parkway, OP and ASU.
Provide feedback and recommendations to Parkway, OP and ASU staff.
Become certified in First Aid/CPR (will be made available through OP).

For more informtaion including application materials, contact Alex Schwartz at Outdoor Programs who is coordinating the Blue Ridge Parkway Corps for 2009-2010.

 Blue Ridge Parkway Website