Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Applications Are Now Available

Application Deadline: May 25, 2012

The Youth Conservation Corp is a well balanced work-earn program that develops an understanding and appreciation in participating youth of the nation's environment and heritage.  It is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior- Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service.

To qualify for these positions you must:

• 15-18 years old, male or female
• Permanent resident of the United States
• Eligible for employment
• Regardless of social, economic, racial or ethnic backgrounds
• No history of serious criminal, or other antisocial behavior that might endanger themselves or others
• Have or be able to obtain a work permit as required under the laws of the state
• Have or have applied for a Social Security Number
• Be willing to work hard and participate in most projects

Participants will earn $8.00 an hour and will work 4-ten hour days each week. You will need to bring your own lunch and provide your own transportation to either Crescent City or Arcata National Parks Headquarters. Projects may include building trails, maintaining fences, camp ground clean up, improving wildlife habitat and thinning timber stands. This will include hard physical work and possible exposure to insects, poison ivy, adverse weather and difficult working conditions.

This year's program runs from June 25 through August 16, 2012 and participants are expected to be available for the entire duration of the program.

Participants will be selected from a random public drawing on May 30, 2012
Applications for this great opportunity are now available in the EHS Counseling office.
Applications must be received  at the following office by Friday, May 25, 2012.

Mail your application to:

Redwood N.P.
YCC Program
1111 Second Street
Crescent City, CA 95531

Or Fax to:
(707)-464-1812

If you have any questions about the program contact Lynn Erickson-Levi at:
(707) 465-7364

Application questions call: (707) 465-7321 or (707) 465-7323