Member Duties : Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands, which includes herbicide/pesticide, chainsaw, power tool and hand tool usage. Camping up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal restroom facilities or running water; Communicating effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff and agency project staff; Complying with both production and quality project standards established by NCC Administration, crew supervisors and project partners; Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment; Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, project sponsors and community members; Participating in in-field education sessions; Percentage of time spent on: project tasks– 70%, traveling– 20%, hiking– 10%; Lifting 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally.
Program Benefits : Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .