Action Jobs
National Park Service
The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a work-learn-earn program that encourages youth to gain an appreciation of the nation’s natural and cultural heritage. YCC crews remove invasive species, improve habitats, assist visitors, and maintain trails, bridges, and other structures. YCC crews learn about managing these resources and participate each week in an educational program that demonstrates why their hard work counts! These parks will be hosting YCC crews in 2010:
- Catoctin Mountain Park
- C&O Canal National Historical Park
- George Washington Memorial Parkway
- Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park
- Monocacy National Battlefield
- National Mall and Memorial Parks
- National Capital Parks-East (including Anacostia, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Oxon Cove Park/Oxon Hill Farm, Piscataway)
- Prince William Forest Park
To apply, students must download and complete the YCC application. Completed applications must be received by the Alice Ferguson Foundation for routing to the YCC Coordinators at the parks no later than April 1, 2010. Students must indicate their park preference by circling the park they would like to work in on the last page of the YCC application. Applications may also be mailed directly to the parks up until April 15. Please notify Bridging the Watershed staff at jpope@fergusonfoundation.org if you choose to mail your application directly to the park.
YCC Flyer and Application - Harpers Ferry Only
Mail completed applications to:
Jason Pope
Alice Ferguson Foundation
2001 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
For more information on YCC, visit: http://www.nps.gov/gettinginvolved/youthprograms/ycc.htm
Do you have questions about getting involved with the Bridging the Watershed Student Action Program? Contact the Student Action Coordinator.