What is the ORBCorps Program?
The Ohio River Basin AmeriCorps (ORBCorps) program has been formed to address the issue of poor water quality in Southwest Ohio. Hamilton County Conservation District has partnered with Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District and the Mill Creek Alliance to form the ORBCorps program. We are committed to natural resource protection and our AmeriCorps members will help expand our collective education, outreach and data collection efforts to continue to push for cleaner water and better educated residents. At the same time, AmeriCorps members will develop skills that help prepare them for employment as natural resource or water quality professionals. ORBCorps is a program of ServeOhio, Ohio's Commission on Service and Volunteerism and AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering, service and civic engagement.
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation's most pressing challenges and improve lives and communities.
America was founded in a promise of opportunity. When we build stronger communities, we help make this promise a reality, for every individual to succeed. Especially in times of adversity, we find the courage to unite and overcome. Helping our communities prosper, head on and together. It's what AmeriCorps is built for: bringing all Americans together. Working alongside each other for the betterment of every community. Ensuring that everyone gets the help they need and the opportunities they deserve. AmeriCorps is your chance to be a part of something bigger.
This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital or family/parental status, political affiliation or military service.
America was founded in a promise of opportunity. When we build stronger communities, we help make this promise a reality, for every individual to succeed. Especially in times of adversity, we find the courage to unite and overcome. Helping our communities prosper, head on and together. It's what AmeriCorps is built for: bringing all Americans together. Working alongside each other for the betterment of every community. Ensuring that everyone gets the help they need and the opportunities they deserve. AmeriCorps is your chance to be a part of something bigger.
This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital or family/parental status, political affiliation or military service.
The ORBCorps program focuses on four major activities.
Stewardship: Improving water and soil health is at the core of our mission and members will help collect and gather data to determine best management practices throughout the area.
Conservation: Depending on the position, members will help collect and analyze data, plant trees and other native plants, remove invasive species, organize littler clean-ups, present education programs and so much more.
Education: Some members will work with adult groups, while others will focus on k-12 education in our schools and libraries.
Capacity Building: Members are critical to help expand our conservation message and engage more residents in conservation practices. Members will garner and improve their skills and knowledge to become true environmental stewards.
Conservation: Depending on the position, members will help collect and analyze data, plant trees and other native plants, remove invasive species, organize littler clean-ups, present education programs and so much more.
Education: Some members will work with adult groups, while others will focus on k-12 education in our schools and libraries.
Capacity Building: Members are critical to help expand our conservation message and engage more residents in conservation practices. Members will garner and improve their skills and knowledge to become true environmental stewards.
2025/26 ORBCorps Host Site Information
The ORBCorps 2025-26 service year runs from early September 2025 - late July 2026.
Member Info: Members serve 1,700 hours over 11-months. We ask members to serve 40 hours/week (with occasional weekend and evening hours). That allows them to ‘bank’ some time to be able to take some time for vacation, sick or appointments (which they do not accrue while serving). Members are required to attend 170 - 210 hours of training throughout their service time. Much of this is coordinated by Hamilton County Conservation District, but some will be 'on-the-job' training at the host site. Members have access to health care and childcare and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. Members will receive a stipend of approximately $22,000 - $24,000 (final budget not yet determined) - paid biweekly and if they successfully complete their term are eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (final amount not yet determined).
Host Site Info: Host sites are responsible for advertising, interviewing and choosing their own member (within AmeriCorps guidelines). Providing meaningful service opportunities for members as well as training, guidance and oversight of the member throughout their service term. Provide cost share payment to Hamilton County Conservation District in the amount of $12,000 - $15,000 (final amount not yet determined).
Interested in becoming a host site (or at least finding out more information? Click the button below and complete the ORBCorps Host Site Interest Form or contact Gwen Roth directly.
Member Info: Members serve 1,700 hours over 11-months. We ask members to serve 40 hours/week (with occasional weekend and evening hours). That allows them to ‘bank’ some time to be able to take some time for vacation, sick or appointments (which they do not accrue while serving). Members are required to attend 170 - 210 hours of training throughout their service time. Much of this is coordinated by Hamilton County Conservation District, but some will be 'on-the-job' training at the host site. Members have access to health care and childcare and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. Members will receive a stipend of approximately $22,000 - $24,000 (final budget not yet determined) - paid biweekly and if they successfully complete their term are eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (final amount not yet determined).
Host Site Info: Host sites are responsible for advertising, interviewing and choosing their own member (within AmeriCorps guidelines). Providing meaningful service opportunities for members as well as training, guidance and oversight of the member throughout their service term. Provide cost share payment to Hamilton County Conservation District in the amount of $12,000 - $15,000 (final amount not yet determined).
Interested in becoming a host site (or at least finding out more information? Click the button below and complete the ORBCorps Host Site Interest Form or contact Gwen Roth directly.
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