Conservation Corps Crew Member

The Western Colorado Conservation Corps offers opportunities for young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout Western Colorado. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence construction/removal, invasive species removal, fire fuels reduction, habitat restoration and/or historic preservation.

The position also requires preparation time and post-session clean up.  

Essential Position Functions:

• Must be willing and able to camp at least 4-8 nights
• Complete 9 hours of service a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather for the duration of term
• Successfully complete AmeriCorps member Orientation and CPR/First Aid Training
• Must be motivated, responsible, and have a positive attitude
• Willing to cook and clean up at the camp site when necessary
• Participate in evaluation process
• Participate in WCCC-wide volunteer events
• Participate in rig-up and rig-down procedures
• Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people
• Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol