States Served: Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Appalachian Conservation Corps
FOUNDED IN: 2016 | ACCREDITATION STATUS : Accredited
MISSION
The Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) moves forward from the tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps to engage young people in conservation service projects through meaningful work on the land.
DESCRIPTION
The Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) is a corps program based in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The ACC moves forward from the tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps to engage young people in conservation service projects. The ACC is a Conservation Legacy program.
The ACC strives to cultivate a new generation of local land stewards. We partner with land managers to accomplish impactful and lasting conservation service projects. We work to build and support sustainable public access, historical interpretation and ecological health. The ACC runs as a fee-for-service crew and we are willing to collaborate with land managers to find project funding.
AVAILABLE JOBS
Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador Individual Placement with the National Park Service
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Deadline to apply: 2025-06-30
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc:
Annapolis, Maryland
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Housing Stipend/Assistance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance
Shenandoah Youth Crew Member
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Deadline to apply: 2025-06-02
Type of Position: Corpsmember (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc:
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Housing Stipend/Assistance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance
C&O Canal Digital Interpretation Individual Placement - Williamsport or Cumberland, MD
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Deadline to apply: 2025-03-31
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc:
C&O Canal National Historical Park; Williamsport or Cumberland, Maryland
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority