2022 Mill River Park Stewardship Program Application
Overview:

**Due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, certain aspects of this program have been altered to align with social distancing guidelines and the safety of all Park employees.**

The Mill River Stewards, a paid high school internship program, is an opportunity for young adults who live in Stamford to learn firsthand conservation practices, environmental stewardship, college and career readiness skills, and how all this connects to the ecology of Mill River Park. Stewards will spend a majority of the summer completing various conservation and land care projects, cataloging native and invasive plant species, and partaking in environmental education workshops. They will have the opportunity to work alongside Mill River Park's professional staff and to learn how an environmental non-profit organization functions as part of the local community.

Upon successful completion of the summer program, students are encouraged to participate in an after-school extension of the program which will last throughout the following school year. Although a commitment to the after-school portion of the program is not a requirement, it is strongly encouraged, and priority will be given to applicants who express intent to participate in the school year portion of the program as well.

Details:

-Stewards will work Monday through Friday from 10a.m. until ~4p.m. from July 5th until August 19th, 2022.  Additionally, for a select few Fridays Stewards will be taken on local field trips to expand learning and growth opportunities. Anyone with major scheduling conflicts or anticipated extended absences will not be accepted into the program. After the summer is over, Stewards will meet once a week after school to continue the program from September through May with an extended break in December and January.

-This position is open to all high school students in Stamford, who are at least age 15 as of the first day of work (Tuesday, July 5th, 2022).

-Each Steward will receive a $1,200 stipend at the end of the summer.

-There are a limited number of positions, so not all applicants will be accepted into the Stewards Program. Selections will favor those with demonstrated interest in the program, as well as a commitment to being present every day during the summer and expressed intent to continue through the school year.

-Qualified applicants who complete the written application will be invited for an in-person "try-out" and interview before final selections are made for the program. Please note that applications must be completed by the applicant, not their parents, and that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

-If you have any questions or comments please contact our Stewards Internship Supervisor, Madison Molnar, at madison@millriverpark.org.

-The application deadline is now Tuesday, May 31st, 2022.
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Personal Information
Please provide us with some simple background information about yourself.
Email *
First and Last Name *
Preferred Name
Pronouns (ex. she/her/hers) *
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) *
Full Home Address *
What neighborhood in Stamford do you live in? *
Cell Phone Number *
What is your race/ethnicity? *
Are you aware of any long vacations, extended absences, or scheduling conflicts that will prohibit you from being able to attend work every day this summer? If so, please describe. *
After completing the summer program, can you commit to a once per week after school meeting for the entire school year? *
After completing the summer program, can you commit to a once per week after school meeting for at least one semester during the school year?
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Where do you attend High School? *
Class Year *
What year will you be graduating high school?
Grade Point Average (GPA) *
Have you taken any classes that would relate to work at Mill River Park (i.e. Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, etc)?
What clubs, sports teams, and/or extracurricular activities are you involved in?
Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch at school? *
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Please use this space to explain why YOU should be a part of this year's Stewards Program. Each response should be about one paragraph, no more than 250 words.
What relevant special skills, experiences, or certifications do you have that will contribute to the Mill River Stewards Program? This would include things like first aid training, experience as a coach or counselor, or having your own garden. Please describe.
Have you ever done volunteer work for Mill River Park Collaborative? If yes, explain.
What are your hobbies, interests, and/or passions?
Why are parks and the conservation of green spaces important to you? *
What do you expect to gain from your experience as a Mill River Steward? *
What do you believe would be your greatest contribution to the Mill River Stewards group? *
How did you hear about this program? *
What size T-shirt do you wear? *
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