Northwest Youth Corps Works: Paid Service-Learning Programs for Youth and Young Adults

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Northwest Youth Corps Programs

Northwest Youth Corps offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Our programs include residential conservation crews for both youth and young adults, local community crews, an internship program for college aged participants, a fully accredited high school, and a two-acre organic farm. 

Youth Community Program 

For Ages 15-19 | Locations: OR, WA | 5 Week Day Program 

Youth Community Program is a non-residential, day program for 15 to 19 year olds. With the experience of field staff guiding them, participants complete service projects in their own community each day and return home at night. Crews meet at a designated site every morning and evening, Monday through Friday. Members spend an average of 6 hours per day working and one hour participating in an educational lesson, from which they earn high school credit and a $250/week stipend. During these 5 week sessions, participants learn new skills, challenge themselves, make new friends, and better their communities! 

Youth Camping Program 

For Ages 16-19 | Locations: OR, WA, ID | 5 to 6 Week Camping Program 

Our Youth Camping Program combines education and job skills training with outdoor adventure for 16 to 19 year olds. With the guidance of experienced field staff, youth crew members work on conservation, reforestation, and recreation projects, while developing leadership skills and learning how to work as a team. Crews camp in the field for their entire session, traveling to new projects often and recreating on the weekends. In addition to earning a $300/week stipend and high school credit, participants make new friends, learn new skills, explore the Northwest’s wildest places, challenge themselves, and have an awesome summer! 

Young Adult Program 

For Ages 19+ | Locations: OR, WA, ID | 8 Week Camping Program 

Our Young Adult Program is an innovative AmeriCorps program designed to provide hands on training and experience to those interested in pursuing employment with conservation corps, land and water resource management agencies, and other outdoor careers. The program integrates team-based work projects, education, and on-site vocational training into an experience that prioritizes personal growth, and the development of conservation work skills. Participants will develop technical skills working on a variety of conservation projects while developing the soft skills needed to be successful in the outdoor industry. 

Internship Program 

For Ages 20+ | Locations: OR, WA, ID 

Our Conservation Interns are placed directly with land and water management agencies and non-profit organizations around the region. Conservation Interns are tasked with accomplishing specific projects that are critical to the success of the host agency. Positions can vary from 10 weeks to 10 months depending on the position. 

Recruiting Ages 19+ to become Conservation Crew Members

A Better You Gain certifications and work experience needed to open career pathways and get you moving towards your dream job. 

A Better Planet Spend 8 weeks working on conservation projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, trail construction, and fencing.  Play a vital role in improving our public lands and the environment. 

Northwest Youth Corps’ young adult conservation crews integrate team-based work projects, education, and professional trainings into a program that stresses personal growth and the development of resource management skills. 

 Schedule: 

• 8 week duration | New crews start every few months 
• Members camp the entire duration and generally work M-F
• Crews start and finish in Eugene, OR or Lake Wenatchee, WA 

Compensation: 

Members receive a living allowance of $2,600 prorated throughout their term of service, along with earning a $1,638 AmeriCorps Education Award upon the successful completion of the program. 

 Qualifications: 

• 19+ years old 
• High School Diploma/GED 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., hike several miles, and be on foot for 8-10 hours per day 
• Positive mental attitude, flexibility and commitment to success 
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check 

 COVID-19 Safety Measures: 

We have developed and facilitated industry leading COVID management protocols that are in place to keep our members and staff healthy, and have maintained an excellent safety record. Visit www.nwyouthcorps.org/m/ covid19 to read our COVID management protocols. 

For More Info: Contact Rebecca Cashero at RebeccaC@nwyouthcorps.org or call (541) 239-7173