Participants put their energy and talents to work with natural and cultural resource management agencies such as the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as state and private groups, including state parks, the Audubon Society, and The Nature Conservancy. Each is different. As a guideline, service opportunities range from four to five weeks for high school service opportunities and 12 to 52 weeks for Conservation Internships. It varies from program to program. Food and group camping gear are provided for high school volunteers.
Programs have a formal application process.
Most applications are available for downloading, with complete instructions, from our website. Positions are available throughout the year, although most occur during the summer months. Applications for Conservation Internship positions are accepted on a rolling basis. Cooperating conservation agencies reimburse SCA for approximately 75 percent of costs. SCA s membership base of 23,000 individuals and active alumni, along with public-spirited corporations and foundations, make up the rest.