Kentucky Environmental Education Council

Serve With EELCorps

Why should you serve with EELCorps?

The Environmental Education Leadership Corps (EELCorps) is an an AmeriCorps program where members serve with Site Partners across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The main goal of every EELCorps member is to help Kentucky learners build connections with the environmental world around them through environmental education.

Apply to serve

The application for the 2025-2026 service term is now closed!

The 2026-2027 service term application will open in late Spring. To receive the application to your inbox when it opens, please email your name and interest to Willa.bayne@ky.gov.

Ready to spend a year of your life with The Environmental Education Leadership Corps?

Applying to serve with EELCorps is simple!

Step 1: Complete the EELCorps Application Google form!
Step 2: EELCorps Program Staff will schedule a 10 minute pre-screening call to determine eligibility and interest.
Step 3: If selected for an interview, an EELCorps Site Partner Supervisor will reach out via email to schedule a video conference or in-person interview.

Step 4: Create a profile and register for a MyAmeriCorps Account.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all position are filled. Priority given to applications submitted by July 31.

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Benefits of Serving with EELCorps

2026-2027 Benefits At a Glance

Please view benefits from the 2025-2026 service term here.

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* Any member serving more than 32 hours/week for the length of their service term may be eligible for child-care assistance from AmeriCorps and health insurance from EELCorps.

** All full-time members who are onboarded before Workshop 1 are enrolled in the Professional Environmental Educator Certification (PEEC) Course at no cost to the member or service site.

***Non-full-time members receive certification in Project Wet, Project Wild, and Project Learning Tree. These 3 environmental education core curricula are included in the PEEC certification.

More Information about Member Benefits

All AmeriCorps EELCorps members receive a living allowance to help EELCorps members cover personal costs while serving in the program. This living allowance is considered taxable income, and is disbursed in bi-weekly increments throughout the service term.
The Segal Education Award is an award that is to be used for education related costs and qualified student loans, and is contingent upon successful completion of the service term commitment. Learn more about the Segal Education Award here.
The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is available to all EELCorps members for use. The MAP is free to members and provides 24/7 telephonic access to master's level mental health counselors. To learn more about this benefit, please contact EELCorps Program staff.
All full-time EELCorps members, or members serving more than 32 hours/week for the length of their service term are eligible for health care insurance coverage through The Corps Network at no cost to the member, if not already covered under another health care plan.
Any member serving more than 32 hours/week for the length of their service term may be eligible for child-care assistance from AmeriCorps. The childcare benefit is based on income and can be applied for through the AmeriCorps Childcare Application, powered by GAP Solutions.
All EELCorps members receive ongoing professional development throughout the service term.

Full-time members who are enrolled before the first workshop are enrolled in the Professional Environmental Educator Certification course at no cost to the member. Learn more about this nationally accredited course here.
All non-full-time members receive certification in Project Wet, Project Wild, and Project Learning Tree. These 3 environmental education core curricula are included in the PEEC certification. Learn more about the environmental education Core Curricula here.

2025-2026 Service Site Partners

Bluegrass Greensource

Creasey Mahan State Nature Preserve

Fayette County Public Schools

Franklin County Fiscal Court- Solid Waste

Franklin Simpson Parks and Recreation

Jefferson Memorial Forest

Kenton County Conservation District

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Waste Management District

Louisville Nature Center

The Parklands of Floyd's Fork

EKU Center for Science and EE/Division of Natural Areas

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The EELCorps Commitment to all Kentuckians

EELCorps welcomes all applicants without regard to race, skin color, nationality, social or ethnic orientation, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or familial status, genetic information, disability, or status regarding public assistance or military service.

EELCorps enrolls members from every region of the state, both urban and rural areas, of varied ages from various socioeconomic, racial, and religious backgrounds. They have different beliefs, ideologies, and experiences that allow for a unique group of individuals to be brought together for a single purpose: serving their communities. EELCorps is commited to supporting all of our AmeriCorps members and the communities they serve in to the best of our ability.

Serve With EELCorps

Why should you serve with EELCorps?

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2025-2026 Service Site Partners

The EELCorps Commitment to all Kentuckians​

The EELCorps Commitment to all Kentuckians