Applications taken for MCC summer conservation work program for high school youth (2005-03-15)

Applications are being accepted for the Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC) summer youth program. Seventy-five corps member positions are open for youth ages 15 to 18. Youth will be based for eight weeks at a residential program site in St. Croix State Park. They will travel in crews, led by staff members, to various state and federal parklands to camp out and work on conservation projects.

The outdoor residential nature of MCC provides a unique opportunity for youth to develop and strengthen leadership skills, work ethic, camping skills, and gain an understanding and appreciation for Minnesota's natural environment.

Participants can expect to work hard on projects such as trail construction, erosion control, bridge and boardwalk building, and exotic species removal.

Corps members will also take part in an experience-based curriculum that addresses career development, environmental topics, education planning, and leadership and life skills development. On weekends, participants engage in outdoor activities such as canoe trips, wilderness hikes and high adventure challenges.

Corps members work 35 hours per week and earn $5.15 per hour. Applicants should enjoy working and living in a rustic outdoor environment. The summer conservation work program will run June 19 to Aug.13.

The MCC, which hires an equal number of males and females, encourages minority youth to apply. Up to 15 deaf and hard-of-hearing youth, who will work with deaf staff and trained sign language interpreters, will also be hired.

Applications are available from: Minnesota Conservation Corps, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106, by calling (651) 772-2985 or e-mailing Pete.Bonk@conservationcorps.org.

Applications and information are also available at www.conservationcorps.org. Applications are due in the St. Paul office by April 22.

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