Minnesota GreenCorps Program  

This fall 2009, the University of Minnesota, Morris plans to launch a new GreenCorps program. Our program partners include the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and ServeMinnesota. This new program is modeled after the nationally successful AmeriCorps program and is focused on important environmental goals of the state of Minnesota. UMM is currently looking for interested juniors and seniors at UMM to participate in this program. GreenCorps members will be working in several main areas related to: local government energy conservation, school waste prevention, local food systems, urban forestry and living green outreach. This is a one year commitment that will require 900 hours of service from September 2009 through August 2010. GreenCorps members will receive a substantial living allowance and will also receive an educational award of $2300 at the end of their service term. UMM is excited to offer this first-of-a-kind program in the nation.