conservation begins here mission: to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire...
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CONSERVATION BEGINS HERE
mission: to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong
stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people
in hands-on service to the land.
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Article in 1955 Harpers Magazine prompted senior at Vassar College to write thesis to get students to save parks
Took her two years to get SCA off the ground; first crews took place in 1957, Olympic and Grand Teton National Parks
Over 50 years and over 60,000 alum later, SCA is still going strong Liz Titus
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SCA History
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YOUR STORY!!
Insert 2-3 slides of pictures and stories from your SCA programs
Share your amazing experiences to get other people excited for SCA!
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WHO DOES SCA WORK WITH?
National Park Service (NPS)
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Army Corps of Engineers
And various state, national, local, and nonprofit agencies!
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SCA PROGRAMS
Youth Ages: 15-19
1. Community Crews
2. School year program
3. National Crews
Young AdultAges: 18 and
older1. Internships
2. Corps
LeaderAges: 21 and
older1. Community Crew Leader2. National
Crew Leader3. Project Leader
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YOUTH PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY
Community Program: 6-7 week summer program, students do conservation projects in their own communities in cities nationwide, commuting
CLC (Conservation Leadership Corps): school year program, students participate in weekend projects in their own communities in cities nationwide
Both are groups of 6-10 members with two qualified leaders
Fill out an application for that specific city and contact coordinator in that city with questions
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YOUTH PROGRAMS – NATIONAL CREWS
Tuition-free, three-four week summer program
Students from across the country camp together and participate in conservation projects, either frontcountry or backcountry or camping
Group of six-eight students with two qualified crew leaders
Participate in recreation trip at the end
Fill out general high school application and will be assigned specific location if selected
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YOUNG ADULT: INTERNSHIP AND CORPS
Over 1700 expense-paid internship and corps opportunities each year
Found nationwide, all 50 states
Areas include trail work, visitor services, fisheries, education, habitat restoration, and other conservation related fields
Online database lists all open opportunities
Fill out one application and apply to multiple internships at once
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LEADERS – YOUNG ADULTCommunity crew leader: train &
supervise a crew of 10 local high school students; work on conservation projects in urban areas; apply to work in specific city
National crew leader: lead & mentor a front country or backcountry crew of 6-8 high school students from all over the US for 21-35 days; apply and if selected, assigned specific location
Must be over 21; both require experience working with youth
Community crew leader: CPR certification
National crew leader: WFR or WFA certification
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LEADERS – PROJECT LEADER
Lead, teach & mentor a group of 2-6 Corps members, ages 18-26 addressing urgent conservation issues
Program lengths range from 3-12 months, positions available year-round
Require specific backgrounds, such as WFR, trail work, supervision, and must be over 21
Apply to specific program from “SCA Employment” page
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BENEFITSInternship and corps Community leadersTravel $575/wkHousing Paid travel to orientation,
Living allowance leadership and work skills,
Deferment of loans (food and travel coveredAmeriCorps award by SCA)*some corps programs do no provide travel and offer food
Project Leader National crew leaderSalary: Pro-rated to program $70-90 day for fixed number oflength, based on $28,000/year program days (15-35)Paid SCA project leader trainingPaid SCA crew leader training and work skillsPaid travel to/from training Paid travel to/from trainingPaid travel to/from project site Paid travel to/from project site
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Make a difference
Gain new friendships and perspectives
Mentor others
Help the environment
Gain experience for future jobs experiences
Some positions offer certifications
Live and work in amazing places
Become part of alumni community of over 60,000!
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SCA ONLINE COMMUNITY
Jointhesca.org
Connect with SCA staff and members to get your questions answered
Upload pictures and share your story
Learn more about SCA and what is going on in your community
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CONTACT INFORMATION
National crews: [email protected] or 603-543-1700 x1499
Community crews: contact the city directly (look for information on the “community crews” section of the webpage)
Internships and corps: [email protected] or 603-543-1700 x1499
Leaders: [email protected] or 603-543-1700
Visit www.thesca.org, click on “serve” and find out more!
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RECRUITING TEAM
Recruiters visit schools across the country and are available to answer questions about SCA
Visit the “internship” section of the webpage and click “meet a recruiter” or email [email protected] to connect with the recruiter near you!
Questions?
Thank you for coming to learn more about SCA!
www.thesca.org