Maine Conservation Corps

 “Bringing Dreams to Reality”

The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is dedicated to conservation projects, volunteers, environmental education, and developing leadership skills.

Join us for our fall season: August 19 to November 13, 2009

Build Great Things with Great People:

• Rebuild Trails in the Western Maine Mountains
• Restore Parks for the City of Portland
• Rehabilitate the Lobster Cove Trail on Monhegan Island
• Improve trails in Maine State Parks

MCC Teams:

• Have fun and make new friends
• Live in some of Maine’s most beautiful places
• Learn outdoor living skills
• Build experience in the field of Natural Resources
• Improve fitness through rugged and satisfying outdoor service
• Help maintain and restore Maine’s Parks and Public Lands

And That's Not All!...

For Fun

Maine is regarded as one of the premier vacation regions in the Northeastern United States. With over 3000 lakes and 5000 streams, opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and white water boating are everywhere. The Coast of Maine approaches 3000 miles in length and offers exceptional scenery and salt-water boating and fishing. Hiking trails lace through the state and include pleasant day hikes and multi-day trips on the Appalachian Trail. Your project will be located on one of these sites -and others will not be far away. Maine has several small cities and resort centers where theaters, restaurants and other recreations opportunities can be found.

Sleep and Eat

MCC provides a living allowance sufficient to cover food and basic living expenses while you are serving with the Corps. Housing (which is usually a tent) is provided to all corps members while they are serving at their project sites. Some locations include tent sites during days off. Many corps members need to find their own accommodations when on days off. Most local corps members simply go home on their time off. All members enjoy the privilege of camping at Maine State Parks for free. 

Other Perks

• Field Team Members receive $240 per week
  
• AmeriCorps education award if eligible: $1250
• Health Insurance

Getting Here and Getting Around

MCC provides transportation to and from all service sites from central locations – Most often, Hallowell, Maine. Corps members must be able to join their teams by their own means. Travel to Maine is the responsibility of each corps member. Air and bus routes connect to Augusta, Maine through Portland and Boston.

Keep in mind that Maine is a rural area, with very little public transportation. It is difficult to participate in MCC if you do not have a car.

Qualifications:  

Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions, have the desire to learn and serve with others to make a difference, be at least 18 years old, and must be a US citizen.

How to Apply

For information and an application:

Brenda Webber
Recruitment Assistant
207-624-6085
800-245-5627/Maine
207-287-3342/Fax

Applicaiton Deadline: July 10th, 2009

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