Programs

Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps: Indigenous Youth Crew

For those seeking an inclusive space, —an open community for individuals identifying, questioning, or interested in sharing experiences. Our shared space is safe, kind, and welcoming with a focus on inclusivity. Our main intentions are to welcome anyone interested in representation, public land accessibility, and transformative community building. The Tribal Youth Crew was created to establish indigenous community outdoors for youth within the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, aiming to increase accessibility on public lands and provide shared identity and representation in the field of natural resources.

Tribal Youth Affinity Crew Location: Warm Springs

Crew Size: 5 youth + 1 Crew Leader
 

Ages: 16-18

Pay: $15.50/hr 
    
As a Indigenous Youth Crew Corps Member, you will:
    • Learn job skills by improving public lands and keeping local communities safer from wildfire
    • Become the next generation of conservationists
    • Create Indigenous Community outdoors
    • Participate in a paid College Day at COCC
    • Attend a paid Career Day hosted by over a dozen USFS professionals
    • Meet and learn from Indigenous Mentors in the USFS and other land management agencies
    • Learn about Indigenous Practices & Cultures on the land
 

Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps: LGBTQ R.I.S.E  Youth Crew

For those seeking an inclusive space, welcome to LGBTQ R.I.S.E—an open community for individuals identifying, questioning, or interested in sharing experiences. Our shared space is safe, kind, and welcoming with a focus on inclusivity. Our main intentions are to welcome anyone interested in representation, public land accessibility, and transformative community building. The R.I.S.E crew was created to establish queer community outdoors for LGBTQ youth, aiming to increase accessibility on public lands and provide shared identity and representation in the field of natural resources.

LGBTQ Crew Location: Bend

Crew Size: 5 youth + 1 Crew Leader

Ages: 16-18

Pay: $15.50/hr 

As a COYCC R.I.S.E Corps Member, you will:

• Learn job skills by improving public lands and keeping local communities safer from wildfire
• Become the next generation of conservationists
• Contribute to creating a queer community outdoors
• Participate in a paid College Day at COCC
• Attend a paid Career Day hosted by over a dozen USFS professionals
• Meet and learn from queer mentors in the USFS and other land management agencies
• Gain insights into queer history outdoors

It's time to R.I.S.E:

• Respect: Embracing differences and cultivating unity.
• Inclusion: Hearing and valuing every person.
• Strength: Cultivating collective empowerment and courage through diversity.
• Equity: Ensuring equal opportunities and access for all.