Become a Virtual Crew Member
The MobilizeGreen Virtual YCC program is a three-week intensive program where students work and learn together with other crew members from across the country.
Led by experienced crew leaders, crew members participate in interactive workshops, learn from experts and professionals in the conservation field and explore topics of interest as they complete conservation-related projects with their peers. The virtual crew member experience is unique and can create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Program recruitment is targeted to attract youth from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQ and socio-economically disadvantaged youth from urban and rural communities across the country.
Participants receive a weekly stipend of $250.
2024 Program Dates:
Cohort 1: June 24, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Cohort 2: July 15, 2024 - August 2, 2024
Program Goals and Objectives:
YCC members will have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of content and materials and prepare for degree paths and careers in the field of conservation. Topics covered will include:
Climate resilience
Environmental education
Fire dependent ecology and management
Outdoor skills
History of Public Lands and the intersection between humans and the environment
Professional development skills
College readiness
Professional career panels
Practicing self care skills during quarantine
Leadership training
Plus opportunities for service learning and self guided hands on projects!
VIRTUAL CREW MEMBER BENEFITS
Weekly stipend of $250 for participating
Receive technical support and equipment assistance
Develop collaboration and leadership skills
Work with other high school students from across the country
Explore and learn to protect natural resources
Learn about cultural and natural resource management careers
Possibility of earning service learning hours
VIRTUAL CREW MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCC positions.
Must be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year
Must be enrolled in high school or a 2024 graduate
Must be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times
Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations
Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program
Must be able to obtain a work permit if needed
Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
MobilizeGreen is an equal opportunity employer with a mission focused on diversity. Women, people of color, indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, military veterans, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are encouraged to apply.