AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps Volunteer (2027)

AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps Volunteer (2027)

Full-Time National Service Opportunity | June 1, 2027 – April 1, 2028

🌲 Serve. Learn. Protect Our Public Lands.

Join AmeriCorps NCCC Forest Corps, a partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and the U.S. Forest Service, and gain hands-on experience in conservation, wildfire prevention, and natural resource management while serving on a team of young adults from across the country.

Forest Corps is a unique opportunity to build leadership skills, travel, earn money for college, and make a meaningful impact on communities and public lands.

What You'll Do

As a Forest Corps Volunteer, you will:

• Serve alongside a team of 8–10 peers (ages 18–24)
• Support wildfire risk mitigation and hazardous fuels reduction projects
• Assist with reforestation and environmental conservation efforts
• Help maintain trails, infrastructure, and natural resources
• Participate in wildlife and habitat surveys
• Support prescribed fire operations and land stewardship activities
• Receive specialized training from U.S. Forest Service professionals
• Develop teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

What to Expect

• 10-month full-time service term
• Training begins in Sacramento, California
• Deploy to a minimum of three project locations across the country
• Travel (to and from home of record), housing, and transportation provided during service
• Work directly with conservation and land management professionals
• Gain career-relevant experience in the environmental conservation and resource management fields

Program Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395) upon successful completion
• Modest living allowance
• Housing
• Limited health benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Training and professional development
• Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Must be 18–24 years old
• Available to serve full-time from June 1, 2027, through April 1, 2028
• Interested in environmental stewardship and public service
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to travel and serve in various locations across the United States

Important Considerations

There is one test that is required for all Members to serve with Forest Corps: the Arduous Work Capacity Test, which is a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 min. This test is strictly administered and will be in compliance with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards. This level of the test is required to receive the certifications necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the work of the program.

Forest Corps service is field-based and physically demanding. Members should be prepared to:

• Hike long distances while carrying a pack
• Work on uneven terrain and in varying weather conditions
• Carry tools and equipment
• Participate in labor-intensive outdoor projects
• Complete trail work, surveys, prescribed burns, and conservation activities

Skills You'll Gain

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Environmental Stewardship
• Disaster Services
• Adaptability
• Leadership Development
• Natural Resource Management

Ready to Apply?

CLICK HERE to apply on the My AmeriCorps portal.
 

Serve. Lead. Protect our public lands. Build your future with Forest Corps. 🌲