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Harrisonburg, Virginia 566 followers

Appalachian Conservation Corps works to connect young people to critical conservation service projects.

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Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service projects across the Appalachian region and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, D.C., and Pennsylvania. As a Corps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations envisioning a world with healthy lands, air, and water, thriving people, and resilient communities.

Industry

Environmental Services

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Type

Nonprofit

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• Appalachian Conservation Corps reposted this
  🔥 A huge shoutout to the Women+ Fire cohort out of Appalachian Conservation Corps for their incredible service as they work in and around New River Gorge National Park and Shenandoah National Park! 🌲 These trailblazers are working hard on the frontlines of wildland firefighting and natural resource management, protecting our public lands while gaining essential hands-on experience and certifications. From tackling tough terrain and extreme conditions to managing wildfire risks, they’re going above and beyond in their service. This program not only prepares them for careers in firefighting, but also connects them with federal employees and equips them with the tools to navigate the federal land management system! Incredible work!! 💪🔥Appalachian Conservation Corps
  
• We are SO excited to celebrate Kristian Broche, an Individual Placement currently serving his second term with our program, who was just awarded a Service Year Alum Award! This award celebrates corps members who went above and beyond to bridge divides across lines of difference. Kristian's goal was to bridge cultural and linguistic divides between Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and local Latino communities. By creating bilingual boat tours and culturally relevant activities, Kris connected Latino families with the park’s history, fostered inclusion and a sense of belonging, and enriched the park’s engagement with a broader audience. This approach not only encouraged a more diverse visitor base but also enhanced the park’s role as a shared space, fostering a sense of community among all visitors. You can read more about the great work Kris has done during his two terms here --> https://ow.ly/obBE50Txr9nAs Service Year Alums Awards recipients, these corps members came together across divides to listen and understand, to find common ground, build relationships, and to make collaboration the norm. Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients! Follow Service Year Alliance to meet this year’s awardees and learn more. #ServiceYearAwards #BridgingDivides
  
• From parks to museums and nature centers, to rivers and trails, there are hundreds of ways to explore the Chesapeake Bay. We are currently recruiting for an Individual Placement to help promote and preserve this beautiful watershed! Our Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador will serve in Annapolis, MD, with the NPS Chesapeake Gateways — a network of nearly 300 parks, refuges, museums, historic communities, and water trails in the watershed. The intern will help develop and facilitate partnerships to assist Chesapeake Gateways in engaging communities of the watershed. Read below for position details and a QR link to the application —>
  
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  Environmental Educator | Outdoor Adventurer
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  Last Friday I completed my term with Appalachian Conservation Corps as one of their Education & Interpretation Individual Placements in Shenandoah National Park. Returning to the Blue Ridge Mountains this past 6 months has felt like a full-circle moment. In this role, I have been able to have conversations about the rich biodiversity of the region I call home while building my skills of educating about and interpretating the natural world. One of my most treasured take-aways from my time is my relationships with my fellow young land stewards and educators. I am inspired and empowered everyday by sharing an office space or the great outdoors with all of you wonderful folks! A special thank you to Margo Roseum for serving as my supervisor throughout my term. Whether she’s fighting literal or figurative fires, Margo always had time to counsel and coach me. Additional thank you to the following organizations for supporting this internship opportunity Conservation Legacy AmeriCorps National Park Service The Shenandoah National Park Trust SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION
  
• Appalachian Conservation Corps reposted this
  Apply for the Patricia Sagawa Corpsmember Relief Fund by September 15! Thanks to a generous donation from Shirley Sagawa–a member of The Corps Network’s Board of Directors–The Corps Network established The Patricia Sagawa Corpsmember Relief Fund. Named in honor of Shirley's mother, this fund is designed to provide critical financial support to young adults facing barriers during their term of service in one of the member organizations of #TheCorpsNetwork. 💵 So far, more than 200 current and former Corpsmembers have received money through this fund! #Corpsmembers can request funds for a variety of essential needs, including gear, food, transportation, childcare, bills, etc. Learn more and apply at bit.ly/SagawaFund. #CorpsWork #FindACorps #JobsAtCorps #NationalService
  
• 10/10 Crew Leader!
  🌟 Meet Mel Williams (they/them), one of our incredible crew leaders who has poured their heart into guiding crews through the Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) and Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) over the past few years! From leading trail crews to currently heading up the Womens+ Trades Crew, Mel has had the unique experience of serving with two of the eight amazing programs that make up Conservation Legacy! 📸 Swipe right to check out some of Mel's favorite snapshots from their time in the field – each one a testament to the hard work, growth, and amazing experiences shared with their crews. Mel wanted to give a shoutout to the SECC and ACC staff: "Huge shoutout to Megan Rockefeller for teaching me everything I know, and Kelsey Durr and Eleanor Trott, my very supportive coordinators!"
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  "I had this vision of working in the environmental field in my summers during college. But I was honestly a little afraid of actually doing it. Now I feel like I actually have like a foot in the door. Like, look… I did it and now I can keep working in conservation at least every summer for now. And then I'll see where I am after four years of college!" - Trailblazers Member Nava Khurgel We are thrilled to see the next generation of conservationists in action with the Trailblazers program in Charlottesville, VA! This youth program, in partnership with Shenandoah National Park Trust, Rivanna Trails Foundation, Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club, and Community Attention Youth Internship Program (CAYIP), has put together a youth crew to work on local trails in the area. After 5 weeks of trail work the crew members will then have a immersive three-day program at Shenandoah National Park. The hope being, this summer program will be a foot in the door into the corps model and potential future careers in land management/outdoors! National Park Foundation The Shenandoah National Park Trust Rivanna Trails Foundation CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB #Trailblazers #Conservation #Charlottesville #ShenandoahNationalPark #YouthInAction
  
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  𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒: For Recent Graduates & Alumni - The Appalachian Conservation Corps is hiring interns at the Maggie L Walker National Historic Site - Apply Today! https://lnkd.in/gpRFjVKd𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Work directly with the site's Interpretation and Education team to provide education and outreach to the surrounding communities of Richmond. (Dates: 10/21/24 - 9/19/25) - Location: based out of Richmond, VA - Pay: 800/week(800/week (800/week(600/living stipend+$200/additional benefit) Check out the application here: https://lnkd.in/eByFtji8𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 - Help support partnerships in the Jackson Ward Community through planning, marketing and collaboration with various stakeholders. (Dates: 10/21/24 - 9/19/25) - Location: based out of Richmond, VA - Pay: 900/week(900/week (900/week(600/living stipend+$300/additional benefit) Check out the application here: https://lnkd.in/eH8uDVP3Interns will also receive a $6,895 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 upon successful completion of their term, which can be used to pay back federal student loans or for additional schooling.#paidinternships #internshipopportunities #AppalachianConservationCorps #MaggieLWalkerNationalHistoricSite
  
• Sam began serving with ACC in January 2023, as an Individual Placement at the historic native site Werowocomoco with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. During her second Individual Placement with the National Capital Region, Sam was invited back to Werowocomoco to help with an ongoing excavation at the Travis site. In our most recent Member Highlight, Sam shared with us how her internships provided opportunities to advance her career in Historical Archaeology, which she will be going to graduate school for this fall. Read the full highlight here — https://ow.ly/S9Nl50SWaA9.
  

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