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64 Conservation Corps Programs in the USA

Updated: Feb 24

Looking to join a conservation corps program? To help you in your search, here is a list of 64 different conservation corps programs and opportunities in the USA.


Photo Credits: Sean Benesh

About these programs


Each of these programs are physically demanding and most are labor intensive. You will be doing tasks such as; clearing invasive species, planting native species, building trails, fire prevention, habitat restoration, disaster response and recovery, and more. Almost all of them are considered to be 'paid' positions, meaning they provide some or all of the following; housing, meals, a living stipend, certifications/specialized training, an education award, and more. While I mention age range and location of each program, you will need to do your research on the specific details.


How this list is divided


These programs are divided into regions of the USA based on their geographic position, and the current division of the US census. This map, from Mappr, shows this division. If you are looking to join a corps in a specific state, you will find the program opportunities listed under that region.


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Northeast Region





Program Details

New England States

Usually 4-6 weeks during the summer

Crew leaders/assistants ages 18-20

Corps Member positions ages 14-20

Internships available




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Massachusetts

10-month program ages 18-30, or 18-35 for Veterans

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association





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Massachusettes

7-month program for ages 18+

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association







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Maine

Crew member positions ages 18+ for about 4-months

1-week volunteer opportunities are available






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Maine

8-week summer opportunity for ages 15-18







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New Hampshire

6-month placement for ages 18-28

*In partnership w/ the Student Conservation Association






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Connecticut

10-week summer/fall placement

Crew members ages 18-25

Crew Leaders ages 18 +







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New Hampshire

Half year or full year options available

Positions are ages 18+




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New York

10-month program for ages 21+

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association






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New York

Ages 18-26, or 18-28 for Veterans

6-7-month placement

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association



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New York

10-month program ages 18+

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association



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New York

6-7-month placement

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association







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Pennsylvania

Crew members 18-25, Crew leaders 21+

Summer youth programs available

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association







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Vermont

Summer High School Program ages 15+

Adult 18+, 2-6 months




Southern Region







Program Details

Tennessee

Youth ages 15-18, 6-week paid summer program in TN

Adults ages18-26, 8-week to 6-months in various states

Veterans fire corps for military vets 21-35 in various states

Individual Placement internships 18-35, 8 to 24-weeks

*A Conservation Legacy program








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Florida

For high school graduates 17+

6-month or 11-month programs available







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Maryland

Ages 17-25

11-month placements



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Maryland

6-week program, ages 21+

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association



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Maryland

52-week position for US Veterans

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association







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Louisiana

11-month program, ages 18-28

*An American Youth Works program







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North Carolina

26-week Crew program

Individual & Leadership Placements available

*A Conservation Legacy program







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South Carolina

Education Award Program for undergrads/grads up to age 28

Youth Service Initiative ages 17-24

3-months, 6-month, or 1-year programs







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Texas

*An American Youth Works program

Crew Members 18-35, Crew Leaders 21-25, an 11-month program

Austin Civilian Conservation Corps for ages 18-35

Summer youth program and individual placements available





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Virginia

8-month programs for ages 17+







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Virginia, West Virginia, & the Appalachian Region

*A Conservation Legacy program




Midwest Region






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Minnesota & Iowa

Field Crew age 18-35, 3-months, 6-months, or 1-year

Youth Outdoors age 15-18, 2-month program

Corps programs age 18-25, 3-months, 6-months, or 1-year

Veterans ages 18-35, 6-months, or 1-year







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Michigan

Michigan Residents ages 18-27







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Wisconsin

Crew Members serve 8-11-weeks

Crew leaders serve 14-weeks






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Wisconsin

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Western Region







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Alaska

14-week program ages 18+

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association







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Arizona

Field Crew ages 18-30, 3-5-month placements

Leadership & Indigenous crew positions available

*A Conservation Legacy program






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California

Range Crew for first time trail builders, 12-16-weeks

Trail Crew for alumni ages 21-30

Sequoia & Kings Canyon Crew, 8-week placement







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California

CA residents 18-25, up to 29 for Veterans

1-year program







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California

CA residents ages 18-25

12-month placement






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California

Corps Members ages 18-26

1-year placement





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California

Young Adults ages 18-26






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California

Youth Ages 18-28







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California

Young Adults ages 18-26







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California

Youth ages 18-26

12-month placement







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California

Youth ages 18-26





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California

Young Adults ages 18-30





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Colorado

Summer Programs only

Land Crew ages 16-18

Trail Crew, Forrest Crew, or Fire Recovery Crew ages 18-25







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Colorado

Traditional Crew Member ages 17-28, 9-month program

Crew Leader ages 21-28, 9-month program

Assistant Crew leader ages 21-28, 9-month program

Other crew programs available







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Colorado

Ages 14-17






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Colorado

Youth ages 16-25

Year round crew or 8-week summer crew programs





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Colorado

All programs ages 17-24

Land Conservation, 3-months to 2-years

Youth Build Construction, 6-10 months

Youth Build Health & Wellness 6-10 months

Energy & Water Conservation, 3-months to 2-years






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Colorado

Young Adults ages 18-26

3-5-month program







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Colorado & New Mexico

*A Conservation Legacy program






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Colorado & Wyoming

Service Learning Crew ages 11-13

Youth Crew ages 14-15

Regional Youth & Women's Youth Crews ages 14-18

Conservation Corps ages 18+


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Hawaii

Corps Members ages 17+, 1-year placement

Corps Leaders ages 17+, 1-year placement

Summer programs ages 16+







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Idaho

Youth Program ages 16-19, summer placement

Young Adult Program ages 19+, spring, summer, & fall placements

Internship Program ages 19+, 10-month placement






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Idaho

High School Graduates (or GED), 5- month placement

*In partnership w/ Student Conservation Association






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Montana

All Crews ages 17-30, up to 35 for Veterans

Crew Leaders ages 18-30, up to 35 for Veterans







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New Mexico

Programs for Indigenous Youth & Adults

Internship opportunities all across the Western USA

A Conservation Legacy program







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New Mexico & Texas

*A Conservation Legacy program

Field Crews ages 18-30, 3-9-months

Local Crews ages 18-23, 3-9-months

Veterans Fire Corps ages 21-35, 3-6-months

Ecological Monitoring Crews, 6-9-months

Individual Placements available







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Nevada

Crew ages 17+

3-month or 12-month placements







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Oregon

For Local Oregon Teens

8-week program







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Oregon, Washington, & Idaho

Youth Programs ages 15-19

Young Adult programs ages 19+

Internships & Field Staff ages 21+








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Utah

All programs ages 18+

Crew Members 3-6-months

Crew Leaders 10-months

Field Logistics Technician 10-months

Women's Crews, Accessibility Crews, & LGBTQ+ Inclusive Crews





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Washington

Crew Positions ages 18-25, 3, 6, or 11-months

Individual Placements, 11-months







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Washington

Earth Corps Crew

Earth Corps Volunteer

Earth Corps Specialist




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Wyoming

Crew & Crew Leader programs, Spring & Summer

Women's Crew

Veteran Crew




Multi-Region Programs







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North Carolina, Arizona, Utah, & California

Participants ages 18-30, up to 35 for Veterans

3, 6, or 9-months

Epic Program in a Nation Wide Program w/ various location options







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Across USA

Youth ages 15-18, 8-10 week placements

National Parks across the USA



Conclusion


There you have it, a list of 64 conservation programs in the USA. Hopefully this list helped you find the perfect program for you and you have a wonderful experience volunteering with a conservation corps.












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