Dates: August 19- October 17, 2026

Who We’re Looking For

A successful AmeriCorps Camping Crew Member is someone who rises to new challenges with a positive attitude and will work toward professional development. We look for hard-working individuals who will demonstrate their passion for environmental stewardship and public service through a commitment to VYCC’s mission. Strong candidates will bring excitement for outdoor living and learning new skills. 

What We’ll Expect from You

Project Accomplishments

• Complete meaningful conservation projects including, but not limited to, trail construction and maintenance, water quality, carpentry, and forest projects
• Serve approximately 40 hours/week on projects, and an additional 10-15 hours/week on community activities, camp tasks, and training, with potential for some longer hours
• Perform service safely in all weather conditions, including bringing all safety gear to the project site and using tools and equipment properly
• Follow instructions from VYCC staff and project partners to learn technical skills and complete projects
• Complete projects to the best of your abilities, maintaining efficiency and a high standard of quality

Crew Community Building

• Follow all principles, practices and policies of VYCC and AmeriCorps, including a drug-free project site and campsite
• Complete daily crew chores and tasks, both at the project site and the campsite
• Help create a supportive and inclusive crew community by participating in crew activities and supporting fellow Crew Members
• Set professional and personal goals and engage with supervisor to assess progress and receive feedback throughout the season
• Be willing to be flexible and adaptable as schedules and projects have potential to shift throughout the season

Education and Training

• Participate in a variety of trainings, including VYCC and AmeriCorps Orientations and additional enrichment activities. These training hours will not exceed 20% of the total number of member hours
• Participate in learning and growth opportunities throughout service

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident non-citizen of the U.S.
• Have not been convicted of murder or sexual assault and be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check and a VT Agency of Human Services check
• Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, or be willing to work towards GED as part of their service-year successful completion requirement
• Commitment to the mission of AmeriCorps
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work safely in all weather conditions
• Ability to hike in steep or uneven terrain, lift and carry heavy tools, gear, or building materials
• Eagerness for extensive camping with limited accommodations and support

*This year, VYCC received a federal AmeriCorps grant called the Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). The purpose of the OYSI grant is to provide career advancement opportunities for young people (17-24) experiencing barriers to education/employment. On the application you will be asked OYSI-related demographics questions, your responses will help inform whether we can offer you a position with our program.