Interested volunteers must be UW students. Apply through: http://www.uwyo.edu/csil/community-engagement-and-service/slce/service/ab.html
Williamson, a rural coal-mining town in Mingo County, once boasted a population of almost 50,000 residents. With the help of a thriving coal economy in the mid-20th century, jobs and education were accessible and abundant. In recent years, however, like much of rural West Virginia, Williamson has suffered from the coal mining industry’s collapse. Added to the town’s troubles were a series of terrible floods, and subsequent de-populazation. As the town struggles to keep its population above 3,000, the community faces an uncertain future, and must create ways to redefine itself. Participants may work with a variety of organizations in the area focused on the themes of construction and maintenance, cultural heritage and traditions, and sustainable agriculture.
Cost information and scholarships available through the link above.
