Conservation Career Development Program
Offered by: Student Conservation Association - Northwest Office
Unclaimed
Last updated:
November, 2021
Address
1265 S Main St
Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98144
City: Seattle
Website: http://www.thesca.org
OFFERED BY Student Conservation Association - Northwest Office
AGE
15 — 19
Cost
Who It's For
AGE
15 — 19
YOUTH WHO ARE
Interested in a conservation or environmental career, and willing to work outside and meet new people.
Program Overview
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America’s conservation corps. Our members protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces in all 50 states. SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
Ready to make a difference in your own backyard? SCA’s Regional Crews offer opportunities for students to build trails, conserve vital habitats, and protect natural resources for future generations while staying close to home. Develop your leadership and outdoor skills while doing important work right in your home community.
Regional Crews:
Ready to make a difference in your own backyard? SCA’s Regional Crews offer opportunities for students to build trails, conserve vital habitats, and protect natural resources for future generations while staying close to home. Develop your leadership and outdoor skills while doing important work right in your home community.
Regional Crews:
- Include 6 to 10 high school aged members per crew
- Serve 2 to 8 weeks in the summer
- Are supervised by one or two experienced adult leaders
- Offer volunteer and paid opportunities, as well as community service hours
Regional Crew Members:
- Complete trail maintenance and site restoration projects in national, regional, state, or local parks in their region
- Commute daily from home or live in tents on site
- Develop collaboration and leadership skills while working with other high school students from their region
- Learn about local wildlife and help to preserve vital habitats
- Learn practical outdoor skills and Leave No Trace practices
- Explore local outdoor recreational opportunities with their crew on non-work days
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