“VYCC is an awesome job. You get to work outside, with people your age, doing work that matters.” – Ezra, 2019 Alum, 2022 Board Member

We are no longer offering service positions for the 2023 field season. Would you like to join VYCC in 2024?

Complete this Interest Form and we’ll be in touch!

On a Conservation Crew, you might be building a new trail in a town forest,
fixing the roof of a lean-to in a state park,
or pulling an invasive plant from a riverbank.
What is it like to be on a Conservation Crew? Check out this video to find out!

On a Farm Crew, you might be transplanting peppers in the farm fields,
washing a big harvest of greens at the wash/pack station,
or chopping tomatoes for lunch in the kitchen.
What is it like to be on a Farm Crew? Check out this video to find out!

At the end of the season there will be lots to be proud of:
the bridge you built, the skills you gained, the crops you harvested,
and the community you’ve been a part of.
Join us if this sounds like the right adventure for you! Ready to dig in?

More details below.

Got any questions?
Email our Recruitment Team or text us at ‪(802) 560-8466‬

These Crews are full for 2023. Email bo.malcolm@vycc.org to receive information about 2024 opportunities.

Conservation Day Crew, AmeriCorps

Build trails, remove invasive species, and complete small construction projects. We provide all tools and training.

Dates
September 4 – October 28

Schedule: These positions have a four-day work week
7:00 – 5:00 Monday through Thursday

Weekly stipend: $465
Age requirement: 17+

These are not camping crews. Must be able to transport self to daily meet-up location in Richmond.
Complete position description here.

Food & Farm Crew Member

Grow, harvest, wash and pack fresh produce to share with community members on our organic farm.

Location: Richmond

Dates:
Session One: June 19 – July 14
Session Two: July 24 – August 18

Schedule: This position is a four-day work week
8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Thursday

Weekly compensation: $355-360
Farm-fresh lunch is provided daily.
Age requirement: 15+

This is not a camping crew.

A complete position description is here.

Food and Farm Crew Member, AmeriCorps

These Crews are full for 2023. Email bo.malcolm@vycc.org to receive information about 2024 opportunities.

Grow, harvest, wash and pack fresh produce to share with community members on our organic farm.

Location: Richmond

Dates: June 19 – August 18
Schedule: This position is a four-day work week
8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Thursday

Weekly compensation: $355 – 360
Education Award upon completion of service: $1,374.60
Farm-fresh lunch is provided daily.
Age requirement: 17+

This is not a camping crew.
A complete position description is here.

Conservation Crews in Richmond

These Crews are full for 2023. Email bo.malcolm@vycc.org to receive information about 2024 opportunities.

Build trails, remove invasive species, and complete small construction projects. We provide all tools and training.

Dates
The Richmond crew is offered in two sessions:
June 19 – July 14
and
July 24 – August 18
Join one session or both sessions.

Schedule: These positions have a four-day work week
8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Thursday

Weekly compensation: $355
Age requirement: 15+

These are not camping crews.
A complete position description is here.

These Crews are full for 2023. Email bo.malcolm@vycc.org to receive information about 2024 opportunities.

Conservation Day Crew, AmeriCorps

Build trails, remove invasive species, and complete small construction projects. We provide all tools and training.

Dates
September 4 – October 28

Schedule: These positions have a four-day work week
7:00 – 5:00 Monday through Thursday

Weekly stipend: $465
Age requirement: 17+

These are not camping crews. Must be able to transport self to daily meet-up location in Richmond.
Complete position description available here.

Conservation Pro Crew

Types of crews: Pro Build (carpentry), Pro Trails, and Pro Forest
Location: Program starts and ends at our headquarters in Richmond, camping and projects throughout the state and in some surrounding states.

Dates:
September 4 – October 28

Weekly Compensation: $640-655 depending on crew and experience.

This crew includes camping accommodations.
A complete position description is here.

Conservation Camping Crew, AmeriCorps

Location: program starts and ends in Richmond.

Dates:
Summer – June 12-August 19: complete position description is here. [FULL]
Fall – September 4- October 28: complete position description is here. [FULL]
Long Term – June 12- October 28: complete position description is here. [FULL]

Weekly compensation: $465
Education Award upon completion of service: $1,374-$3,247, depending on length of crew

We provide camping gear!
Complete position descriptions are linked above under ‘dates’.

Food & Farm Crew, AmeriCorps

These Crews are full for 2023. Email bo.malcolm@vycc.org to receive information about 2024 opportunities.

Location: Richmond
Dates: May 22- August 18
Weekly compensation: $445
Education Award upon completion of service: $1,718

This is not a camping crew.
A complete position description is here.

Corps Members have opportunities to work along others who share some aspect of their identity. In the past, options have included Affinity Crews or Spaces for women, queer folks, and BIPOC individuals.

If you are curious about what affinity opportunities might exist for your time with VYCC, ask us during your interview.

VYCC highly encourages all staff and Corps Members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC defines vaccinated as having received two doses of the Pfizer/Moderna vaccine or one dose of the J&J vaccine. The CDC also recommends boosters for “best protection;” however, the timing of boosters is highly dependent on previous infection and level of risk.

In addition to vaccine recommendations, VYCC has a number of other tools that can be used to keep staff and Corps Members safe and healthy. Masking, proper hygiene, improved ventilation and air flow, testing, and isolating/staying home when you are sick are equally important tools in limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Hear from past Corps Members why they choose VYCC and what crew life is like!