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WCC Members -
Build Your Own Path to the Future!

Are you looking to experience what could be one of the most rewarding years of your life? The WCC is an opportunity for WCC Members to learn valuable job skills and receive training while gaining experience in the environmental or energy field. The diversity of WCC Projects provides something for everybody! The WCC is open to 18-25 year olds. Previous experience is not required.

If you are interested in an Individual Placement position, please click here. Otherwise, read below for more information on crew positions.

A crew consists of 5 WCC Members and a Crew Supervisor. In each crew one WCC member is selected to work in an Assistant Supervisor capacity. The Assistant Crew Supervisor is given more responsibility and receives additional training.

Work Locations

WCC Members serve on crews throughout Washington, please select up to 3 location preferences on your application. Additionally, crew exchanges are encouraged to diversify the WCC experience.

To see a map of current crew and intern locations, click the map.

 

Examples of Projects

Click here to view photos of WCC projects.

The WCC works on an assortment of natural resource activities which may include some of the following types of projects:

Construction

• Campground Upgrades & Maintenance
• Environmental Education Facilities
• In-Stream Structures & Channels
• Recreational Trail & Boardwalks

Restoration & Enhancement

• Riparian & Forest Re-vegetation
• Roadway Erosion Control
• Salmon Recovery
• Wetland Mitigation

Emergency Response

Flood Control Forest & Brush Fires Oil Spill Clean-up Search & Rescue

Energy Weatherization Energy Audits Green Energy Community Outreach

WCC Members on Emergency Response crews may participate in emergency relief operations involving natural disasters and may be required to live at a campsite while working on location. Read more about Emergency Response crews.

Community Service

• Food/Toy/Clothing Drives
• Firewood Distribution
• Play Ground construction
• Fundraisers

Community service projects are a part of the WCC experience. These projects are designed by WCC Members, it is your chance to complete a project you've always wanted to do!

"My experience with the WCC was above and beyond anything I could have expected. If I had to do it all over again I would do it in a heartbeat."

- Sarah Haque

(Read other comments from former members)

WCC Training

WCC members receive on the job training of all sorts, as well as formal training classes. Many of our training courses result in a certification. Members may receive training in the types of classes listed below:

• First Aid / CPR
• Watershed Assessment (Proper Functioning Condition)
• Emergency Response
• Firefighting
• Chainsaw operation and maintenance
• GPS
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
• Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
• Ethnobotany
• Hazardous Materials Response
• LEED Green Energy

Typical Workweek

The typical workweek is 40 hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) but longer hours may be required on emergency response assignments. Some travel and out of town projects may require Corpsmembers to be gone up to a week or more at a time. When Corpsmembers are away on spike, lodging and meals are provided.

Is housing or transportation provided?

No, the Corpsmember must provide their own living accommodations. Often times, members will share housing expenses. Corpsmembers must provide their own transportation to and from the crew meeting site. Members are provided housing while on spike assignments.

What will I be paid as a Corpsmember?

Corpsmembers are paid the current Washington state minimum wage.

Is Health Insurance provided?

Yes, Corpsmembers are provided with basic medical insurance coverage.

Do I receive help with existing student loans?

Yes, qualifying student loans may be placed in Forbearance status during a Corpsmembers term of service. AmeriCorps will pay the interest accrued on the loan(s) for members who successfully complete their term of service.

Other benefits include:

Childcare assistance is available to qualified members

AmeriCorps Education Award

After successful completion of your WCC service term, you will receive an education award of $4,725 (12 months/1700 hour service term) or $2,363 (6 month/900 hour service term) from AmeriCorps.

The education award can be used to pay for tuition at an institute of higher education (trade schools included) or to pay back qualified student loans. We are looking for individuals who are committed to completing their term of service, willing to accept challenges, participate as a team player, and have the desire to learn and grow. Read more about AmeriCorps.

For additional information contact:

Marcee Peterson
Washington Conservation Corps
Washington Department of Ecology
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Phone: (360) 407-7248 E-mail: Marcee Peterson

Interested in becoming a sponsor of a WCC Crew or Individual Placement?

Click here for Application/Guidelines.

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