WILDland FireFighting and Outdoor Conservation Programs

 

From: Veterans Green Jobs [mailto:vgc@veteransgreenjobs.org]

Subject: Wildland Firefighting and Outdoor Conservation Programs

 

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CALLING ALL VETERANS Make a difference this summer through meaningful work outdoors! PAID SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WITH TRAINING Veterans Green Jobs in partnership with conservation corps in eight western states is seeking qualified candidates for paid seasonal employment with training.  These positions, which focus on wildland firefighting training and outdoor conservation, provide you with meaningful employment that will challenge and develop you. Whether you're interested in a career path with state or federal resource and land management agencies or just looking to connect with fellow veterans, this experience will provide you with a renewed sense of purpose through community and environmental service in the outdoors. Some benefits may include: S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw certification Basic Wildland Firefighting "Red Card" certification First Aid/CPR training Living stipend and AmeriCorps education award Networking with state and federal land management employers Regain a sense of camaraderie through shared experiences with fellow veterans  Crew dates, locations, and specific details to be published in early February. Contact vgc@veteransgreenjobs.org or fill out our interest form for more information or to be added to our mailing list.    Outdoor Conservation With programs in several western U.S. states, we engage veterans in public land conservation and stewardship projects by providing hands-on experience in fire hazard reduction, trail maintenance, revegetation and preservation, watershed restoration and other projects. Learn More about what it means to be a member of an outdoor conservation crew.   Wildland Firefighting Training With programs in several western U.S. states, we engage veterans in wildland firefighting projects by providing hands-on training in wildland firefighting activities such as fuels mitigation and chainsaw operation. Veterans earn certifications and experience that could lead to future employment in wildland firefighting and related fields. Learn More about what it means to be a member of a wildland firefighting crew.    Fill out our interest form Veterans Green Jobs Veterans Green Jobs is a national nonprofit organization, and our mission is to engage, transition and connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities that serve our communities and environment. We are working to reverse the high unemployment trend among military veterans by linking them with training and employment opportunities in the green sector.   Stay Connected:       2627 West 6th Avenue, Denver, CO 720.236.1349

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Wildland Firefighting