Western Colorado Conservation Corps (WCCC)

Education & Training Employment & Financial Support Youth & Families

AmeriCorps-affiliated conservation corps based in Western Colorado offering paid service terms that build job skills while improving public lands and trails.

Website: https://www.wcccpartners.org/

At a glance

Services: Paid conservation corps crews, Trail and habitat projects, Fuel mitigation and invasive species removal, AmeriCorps education awards, Workforce and life-skills development for youth and young adults
Location: Grand Junction, CO, 81501
Service area: Western Colorado public lands and communities
Phone: 970-241-3939
Hours: Seasonal; crews typically work full-time for 5–25 week terms
Languages: English
Who it serves: Youth and young adults ages 17–28 (and veterans up to age 35) interested in paid conservation and service opportunities
Cost: Paid positions with living stipends and education awards for eligible members
Walk-ins: No general public walk-in; recruitment and orientation scheduled
Appointment: Application and selection process required
Volunteer opportunities: Yes
Accepts donations: Yes