HistoriCorps is a program of Colorado Preservation, Inc., funded in part by the US Forest Service.
Projects
HistoriCorps is currently organizing several projects on public lands to be completed during the summer of 2010. These projects are intended to teach preservation maintenance and traditional building skills, while stressing the importance of maintaining the character and integrity of historic places through historically sympathetic and appropriate repairs, restorations and rehabilitations. All projects will be supervised by two HistoriCorps instructors and will be designed to optimize learning opportunities. Click on the links below to learn more about our Summer 2010 projects:
All of the projects listed above will occur during the summer of 2010 (May – August). Register here for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about HistoriCorps and how you can become involved with these great learning opportunities, please contact info@historicorps.org.
How do I get HistoriCorps involved in my project?
Consult the Project Criteria below and submit a Letter of Interest to Jonas Landes, HistoriCorps Manager.
PROJECT CRITERIA:
Directions: Please submit a letter of interest for your project to be considered a HistoriCorps initiative. You letter should include the site location of the proposed project, the sponsoring agency, contact person and scope of work. Please include photographs of the site if available. Furthermore, the questions below should be answered in your letter of interest:
1. Is your project on public lands? HistoriCorps is committed to projects on public lands and is partnered with the United States Forest Service. The mission of HistoriCorps is to provide appropriate stewardship and training opportunities through the preservation of structures on public lands.
2. How urgent is your project? What is the time frame? Understanding the urgency of a proposed project is essential to project selection. Why is preservation work on your project necessary in the near future?
HistoriCorps projects can be anywhere from a weekend event to several weeks. However, scheduling for more intensive and time demanding projects must be done in advance. Please detail the needs of the site and how long the proposed project will take.
3. Does the proposed project include volunteer-appropriate activities and preservation trades training? HistoriCorps’ projects are led by skilled craftsman to provide preservation trades training to volunteers and youth. Although projects may have more intensive components, such as log replacement, we encourage projects with a scope of work that appeal to a variety of skill levels.
4. Are there existing local and community partnerships in place? HistoriCorps encourages the broadening of local and community partnerships, with individual projects building on these existing partnerships.
5. Can matching funds be provided? HistoriCorps can often provide tools, supplies, project leaders and volunteers. However, encouraged are matching funds from the project sponsor to cover fees for meals and the hiring of craftsmen.
Projects
HistoriCorps is currently organizing several projects on public lands to be completed during the summer of 2010. These projects are intended to teach preservation maintenance and traditional building skills, while stressing the importance of maintaining the character and integrity of historic places through historically sympathetic and appropriate repairs, restorations and rehabilitations. All projects will be supervised by two HistoriCorps instructors and will be designed to optimize learning opportunities. Click on the links below to learn more about our Summer 2010 projects:
Alpine Guard Station
Chambers’ Residence
Fitton Guard Station
Off Cow Camp
Get Involved!
All of the projects listed above will occur during the summer of 2010 (May – August). Register here for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about HistoriCorps and how you can become involved with these great learning opportunities, please contact info@historicorps.org.
How do I get HistoriCorps involved in my project?
Consult the Project Criteria below and submit a Letter of Interest to Jonas Landes, HistoriCorps Manager.
PROJECT CRITERIA:
Directions: Please submit a letter of interest for your project to be considered a HistoriCorps initiative. You letter should include the site location of the proposed project, the sponsoring agency, contact person and scope of work. Please include photographs of the site if available. Furthermore, the questions below should be answered in your letter of interest:
Email your completed letter of interest to jlandes@historicorps.org
1. Is your project on public lands?
HistoriCorps is committed to projects on public lands and is partnered with the United States Forest Service. The mission of HistoriCorps is to provide appropriate stewardship and training opportunities through the preservation of structures on public lands.
2. How urgent is your project? What is the time frame?
Understanding the urgency of a proposed project is essential to project selection. Why is preservation work on your project necessary in the near future?
HistoriCorps projects can be anywhere from a weekend event to several weeks. However, scheduling for more intensive and time demanding projects must be done in advance. Please detail the needs of the site and how long the proposed project will take.
3. Does the proposed project include volunteer-appropriate activities and preservation trades training?
HistoriCorps’ projects are led by skilled craftsman to provide preservation trades training to volunteers and youth. Although projects may have more intensive components, such as log replacement, we encourage projects with a scope of work that appeal to a variety of skill levels.
4. Are there existing local and community partnerships in place?
HistoriCorps encourages the broadening of local and community partnerships, with individual projects building on these existing partnerships.
5. Can matching funds be provided?
HistoriCorps can often provide tools, supplies, project leaders and volunteers. However, encouraged are matching funds from the project sponsor to cover fees for meals and the hiring of craftsmen.