Service-Learning OpportunitiesAt — Ventura Land Trust

Opportunity Summary 

Service-learners can help with invasive plant removal, monitoring, trail construction, and maintenance.

Past service-learners have been interested in environmental advocacy, non-profit administration, sociology, and education. 

 

Ventura Land Trust is also interested in working directly with faculty from varied disciplines to build service-learning projects that support course outcomes.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Students will learn about native and non-native species and how their presence impacts our environment, about the challenges that exist in our local watersheds, and how we effectively manage environmental issues while communicating with the general public.

Students will also learn about the mission, services, and population this organization serves and the issues that impact this population.

Opportunity Training 

Training will be provided for all stewardship activities. Students who are interested in creating content are expected to be familiar with posting to social media channels.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Students should have appropriate clothing for working in the field: long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sturdy boots, hat, sun protection. Always bring water to work site.

Program 
Curricular Cmty Eng Lrng
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
Ventura, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
40hours per academic term
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing