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The Program
MCC Young Adult Program is a non-residential service and learning experience for young adults, ages 18 – 25 years old. It is a full-time,
10.5 month* commitment through our partnership with AmeriCorps, a
national & community service program. Corpsmembers serve throughout
the state in regional crews to improve and conserve natural resources by completing high priority projects and field work within their region.
2008 Program Calendar:
December 2007: Application deadline
November 2007: Crew leader interviews
December 2007: Crew member interviews
January 28, 2008: Crew leader orientation
February 13, 2008: Crew member start date
February 18, 2008: Crew member orientation
December 18, 2008: End of 2008 program year
*Please note the calendar is different for the summer seasonal crew beginning in May. Seasonal crews and other Corpsmember opportunities will be posted on the MCC homepage. |
The Opportunity
If you are interested in a career in natural resource management, national service through conservation & disaster response, or even if you just like to work outdoors, MCC is an excellent opportunity. Corpsmembers receive a modest living allowance, health insurance, student loan deferment, paid training, uniforms, and safety equipment reimbursement. Upon completing a full year of service, members are eligible for a post-service education award through the AmeriCorps national service program of $4,725, which can be used to pay for college or to repay qualified student loans.
Crew members are arranged into 4-5 person crews located throughout the state. Members typically work 10 hour days, Monday through Thursday, with occasional overnight and weekend travel required for projects and training. |
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The Service
MCC Young Adult Crews complete high priority natural resource projects year-round for various government agencies and non-profits. Many crews partner with Department of Natural Resource divisions, including; Divisions of Forestry, Wildlife, Fisheries, Trails, and Parks. MCC Crews also work for the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, county land departments, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, nature centers, cities and many more.
Typical projects include forest inventory, invasive species control, wildland firefighting, wildlife surveys, prescribed burning, snowmobile trail development, goose banding, log shelter construction, stream rehabilitation, tree planting, water access improvement, prairie restoration, fishery electro-shocking, GPS/GIS mapping, nesting structure construction, stream flow monitoring, and timber stand improvement (projects vary by season and crew location throughout the state). Some crews also work closely with local schools and community groups, providing environmental education and developing outdoor learning classrooms.
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The Learning
MCC members will work side by side with resource managers and technicians, learning first hand how to manage Minnesota’s natural resources. MCC members typically receive formal training in the areas of tool and equipment operation, emergency response, wildland fire fighting, 1st Aid/CPR, leadership and communication, and many other skills pertaining to the specific region in which members serve.
Click here for more information and/or to apply!
Receive notice of corpsmember openings by email:
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"It was one of the best things I have
ever been a part of; hard workers making a difference. Plus, with all the traveling and fire-fighting, among many other opportunities, it was a once in a lifetime experience."
-MCC Young Adult Corpsmember, 2005 |
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