YOUTH CREWS
YOUTH Crew (Ages 14-18)
Through our Youth Programs, RMYC provides leadership and hands-on workforce experience for youth ages 14-18. Participants provide service to communities including beautifying, weeding, trail work, restoration, gardening, and other conservation-based projects in 10 counties in North West Colorado each year. RMYC offers a diverse set of skills training opportunities including trail work, environmental restoration, and wildlife habitat management.
Being part of an RMYC crew involves spending two weeks working with a team of 8-10 people and completing meaningful conservation projects throughout northwest Colorado. Corps members complete sustainability-based projects during the week and have to opportunity to camp with their crew. Participation involves hard work in harsh conditions but makes for amazing memories and experiences.
Help with transportation can be arranged. Two Crew Leaders supervise, facilitate education curriculum, and engage in conservation-based projects with 8-10 youth RMYC provides all of the materials for the crew to set up an efficient and effective camp where the crew cooks meals. Personal camping supplies (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc.) can be brought by the crewmember or provided by RMYC.
A Day in the LIfe
Read about one youth member's experience with RMYC >
"RMYC taught me that in order for you to accomplish things and earn respect you need to be respectful to others, yourself, and to work hard."
- Miyah Weiss
community youth CREW
AGES 14-15
What We Do:
Youth Crew provides a unique paid, 2-week, entry-level workforce opportunity for youth in North West Co that builds on job readiness skills, resiliency skills, community engagement, environmental awareness, leadership skills, life skills, environmental education, and civic and social responsibility. Trail Crew work is physically demanding. On any given day, an RMYC crew can be found digging new trails, building water bars, constructing trail reroutes, deconstructing old fence lines, reconstructing fence lines, rehabilitating stream habitats, and much more. On an RMYC crew, you can expect to spend 99.9% of your time outside. You will work outdoors in varied weather conditions and spend your nights sleeping in a tent.
Applications Open in 2023
Applicants can expect to receive interview scheduling information starting two weeks after the application process begins. Participating youth are expected to complete their own applications.
Acceptance into the program will be solidified upon completion of paperwork. Please contact us if you need support!
Routt
Week 1: Monday-Friday 7:45 am- 4:00 pm
Week 2: Camping Sunday- Friday
Grand, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Jackson, Pitkin, Eagle, Garfield, Summit, Lake, Clear Creek
Camping Sunday - Friday both weeks
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Community Youth Crew Questions?
Contact: Carlyn Lawatsch, clawatsch@rockymountainyouthcorps.com
regional youth CREW
AGES 16-18
What We Do:
Youth Crew provides a unique paid, 2 and 4-week, entry-level workforce opportunity for youth in North West Co that builds on job readiness skills, resiliency skills, community engagement, environmental awareness, leadership skills, life skills, environmental education, and civic and social responsibility. Trail Crew work is physically demanding. On any given day, an RMYC crew can be found digging new trails, building water bars, constructing trail reroutes, deconstructing old fence lines, reconstructing fence lines, rehabilitating stream habitats, and much more. On an RMYC crew, you can expect to spend 99.9% of your time outside. You will work outdoors in varied weather conditions and spend your nights sleeping in a tent. Crews run from early June to mid-August Sunday- Friday camping 24/7.
Applications Open in 2023
Applicants can expect to receive interview scheduling information starting two weeks after the application is submitted. Participating youth are expected to complete their own applications.
Support with transportation and gear are available. Acceptance into the program will be solidified upon completion of paperwork. Please get in touch with us if you need support!
Por favor contáctenos para soporte de traducción. Ofrecemos documentos en español y brindaremos servicios de traducción por teléfono a través de Comunidad Integrada.
Regional Youth Crew Questions?
Contact: Carlyn Lawatsch, clawatsch@rockymountainyouthcorps.com