Summer Virtual Youth Conservation Program
Join us. Do work that matters!
In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen will offer a Virtual Youth Conservation Program in the Summer of 2025. Participants' daily schedules will blend virtual lessons and curriculum, with exploring Green STEM career opportunities and designated time for project planning. The Virtual YCP experience is unique and can create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. The program's stipend is $250 per week.
Term:
3 weeks; Full-time position (Monday through Friday, Hours depend on time zone)
Program Dates:
June 9 - June 27, 2025
July 7 - July 25, 2025
You will be assigned to one cohort
Some topics covered in the virtual program are as follows:
Climate resilience
Fire-dependent ecology and management
Wildfire mapping
History of public lands and the intersection between humans and the environment
Leave No Trace practices
Career & Professional Development
Environmental organizing and advocacy
Time management and self-care
Leadership training
Plus opportunities for service learning and self guided hands on projects
Benefits:
Weekly stipend of $250 for participating
Receive technical support and equipment assistance
Develop collaboration and leadership skills
Work with other high school students from across the country
Explore and learn to protect natural resources
Learn about cultural and natural resource management careers
Possibility of earning service learning hours
Eligibility:
We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCP positions.
Must be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year
Must be enrolled in high school or a 2024 graduate
Must be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times
Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations
Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program
Must be able to obtain a work permit if needed
Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
For more information on MobilizeGreen go to: www.mobilizegreen.org.
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