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Build Trails and Restore Habitats
ORGANIZATION: Arizona Conservation Corps
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1 person is interested
Corpsmember Responsibilities:
As an AmeriCorps program participant, work effectively as member of crew; perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects; work outdoors in all types of weather and successfully adapts to various climates; camps overnight outdoors in wilderness areas near work sites for short or extended periods of time; effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation and restoration skills and outdoor living skills; actively participate in environmental education activities; practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned; use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary.
Project Work:
AZCC works with a variety of land management agency in Arizona, such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Projects vary but include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, habitat restoration, fire fuels reduction, fencing on public lands, invasive weed removal, tamarisk removal, herbicide applications, and many others.
Schedule:
The typical schedule is four ten-hour days with three days off, or eight to nine days on with six days off, either in town or on spike (camping at the project) depending on proximity to the work site from Flagstaff, AZ. The day starts at 7:00 AM with a stretch circle and safety meeting. The day includes two fifteen minute breaks and a half hour break for lunch. The day concludes at 5:30 PM.
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About Arizona Conservation Corps
Location:
5410 E Commerce Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, US
Mission Statement
Arizona Conservation Corps, a program of Conservation Legacy, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. AZCC is focused on connecting youth, young adults and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. Our programs promote personal growth, experiential learning and an ethic of natural resource stewardship while incorporating the guiding principles of community, dedication, challenge, integrity and FUN!
Description
Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) provides young women and men with structured, safe and challenging service and educational opportunities. AZCC is part of the Conservation Legacy (formerly Southwest Conservation Corps) that was founded in 1998 to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. Conservation Legacy also supports other nationwide conservation programs including: Southwest Conservation Corps, Environmental Stewards and Southeast Youth Corps.
AZCC offers year-round opportunities based in regional offices located in Flagstaff and Tucson, AZ. AZCC operates a continuum of programs from community-based initiatives for younger teens to residential camping crews for high school and college aged individuals along with leadership programs for college graduates and job training programs specifically for current era veterans. Programs are completed in partnership with public land agency managers and most are AmeriCorps programs.
AZCC service projects take place throughout the state of Arizona and southern New Mexico. On most projects Corpsmembers work and learn together in teams with up to six crewmembers and 2 crew leaders. AZCC has both camping crews and urban day crews and offers a diverse experience for members. Projects include and are not limited to fuels reduction, desert restoration, tree planting, trail-building and maintenance, community service projects, fencing and non-native plant removal.
Corpsmembers earn a living allowance while learning valuable work and life skills. Innately, through the program structure, AZCC places a strong focus on leadership development and environmental stewardship. AZCC’s strengths lie not only in its service project accomplishments, but also in its ability to provide a viable work force to the region while offering exceptional educational and engaging opportunities to participants.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5410 E Commerce AveFlagstaff, AZ 86004
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours per week