Description
Spend your summer getting paid to build conservation skills and engage in environmental education. The Texas Conservation Corps' Summer Youth Program is an AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults to work with a crew on habitat restoration projects throughout the Houston or Austin area in Texas.
These crews are open to current high school students, recent high school graduates, college students and young adults looking to spend a summer working on conservation projects throughout Texas. Led by two adult crew leaders, members will work on trail improvement and habitat restoration projects, and will engage in environmental education. Opportunities for travel and camping will be provided. All experiences, skill levels, and backgrounds are welcome to apply!
Looking for more than an 8-week experience? Summer enrollments can extend to longer terms!
Spend your summer getting paid to build conservation skills and engage in environmental education. The Texas Conservation Corps' Summer Youth Program is an AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults to work with a crew on habitat restoration projects throughout the Houston or Austin area in Texas.
These crews are open to current high school students, recent high school graduates, college students and young adults looking to spend a summer working on conservation projects throughout Texas. Led by two adult crew leaders, members will work on trail improvement and habitat restoration projects, and will engage in environmental education. Opportunities for travel and camping will be provided. All experiences, skill levels, and backgrounds are welcome to apply!
Looking for more than an 8-week experience? Summer enrollments can extend to longer terms!
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Living Allowance
$2400
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$2720 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
-Health insurance (at no cost to participants)
$1,459.26-$6,895 | Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award.
-Non-private student loan deferment
-First Aid certification
-Technical and Fundamental skills training
-Opportunity to network with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and National Park Service
-Weekly Conservation Corps Yoga Classes (optional)
-30 day bus passes if eligible
Education Requirements
Less than High School Completed
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
17 - 30