YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - Summer Conservation Program at Lake County Forest Preserve
Address
1020 Greenwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 623-0900
www.youthconservationcorps.org
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Description:
Provides a paid internship, each young person receives:
- 8 weeks of paid full-time employment Monday through Friday (8-hour days)
- Hands-on experience and education in conservation, environmental management and preservation
- Training on light construction techniques for trails bridges or boardwalks
- Valuable teamwork, leadership, communication and life experience
- $1,200+ Education Award upon completion of program
Offers students an opportunity to work with the Lake County Forest Preserve District for the summer. Projects include:
- Building boardwalks
- Putting up fencing in forest preserves
- Improving trails
- Removing invasive species and replacing them with plants that are native to the area
- Stabilizing soil surrounding waterways
- Installing split-rail fences throughout forest preserves
- Hands-on experience and education in conservation, environmental management and preservation
- Training on light construction techniques for trails bridges or boardwalks
To view career opportunities visit: https://www.lcfpd.org/who-we-are/careers/
Eligibility:
Must be age 16-18 years old
Languages:
None
Program Fees:
No fees/charges
Intake Process:
Visit lcfpd.org to register online. Applications will be available on March 1st.
Documents Required:
- None
Contacts
Program Contact Informatioin
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
Accepts volunteers who are court mandated to compete community service.
Date of Official Change:
November 27, 2023
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