Become a Virtual Crew Member

Led by experienced crew leaders, crew members participate in interactive workshops and explore topics of interest as they complete conservation-related projects with their peers. The virtual crew member experience is unique in providing exposure to Green/STEM Careers, youth from diverse backgrounds, weekly stipends and access to equipment scholarships as needed, all right from your home.

 
 

Program Goals:

Virtual Youth Conservation programming provides participants with curriculum centering college and career readiness, as well as topics outlined below.

  • Climate resilience

  • Fire-dependent ecology and management

  • Wildfire mapping

  • History of public lands and the intersection between humans and the environment

  • Leave No Trace practices

  • Career & Professional Development

  • Environmental organizing and advocacy

  • Time management and self-care

  • Leadership training

  • Plus opportunities for service learning and self guided hands on projects!

2024 Virtual Projects

Cover for a presentation on Climate Change projected short and long term global effects by Virtual Participants for the USFS.

Cover for a presentation on the effect of Pesticides on the Environment and Public Health in the United States by Virtual Participants.

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VIRTUAL CREW MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Weekly stipend

  • Receive technical support and equipment assistance

  • Develop collaboration and leadership skills

  • Work with other high school students from across the country

  • Explore and learn to protect natural resources

  • Learn about cultural and natural resource management careers

  • Possibility of earning service learning hours

VIRTUAL CREW MEMBER ELIGIBILITY

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  • We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCC positions.

  • Must be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year

  • Must be enrolled in high school or a 2024 graduate

  • Must be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times

  • Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations

  • Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program

  • Must be able to obtain a work permit if needed

  • Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident

MobilizeGreen is an equal opportunity employer with a mission focused on diversity. Women, people of color, indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, military veterans, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are encouraged to apply.