School Corps Members Positions

The VYCC School Program is an intensive community based education program. Corps Members participate in work projects to gain real world experience and valuable work skills through hands-on learning.

Each project has educational pieces through which Corps Members learn basic skills and the reason for completing the project as well as how to explain their projects. Learning comes from the work we do, the place where we do the work, and the people with whom we do the work.

In order to accomplish our mission, we have policies that are similar to what one would find in any work place. Corps Members are expected to follow these policies, such as using appropriate language, tucking in their uniform shirt, and maintaining respect while contributing to the experience in a positive way. Corps Members who do not follow the policies can be dismissed from the program.

Past Projects:

• Harvesting trees and collecting seeds for the Intervale Conservation Nursery
• Visiting a local blacksmith’s shop and working with him to repair VYCC’s tools
• Working with local farms on planting, harvesting and construction projects
• Creating a school garden
• Ski trail maintenance
• Participating in riverbank restoration
• Building nesting platforms and signs for a loon conservation project

WoRD - Writing, Reading, and Discussion

The WoRD program is a fundamental component of all VYCC Crews that encourages Corps Members and Leaders to engage in thoughtful discussions about meaningful, relevant topics throughout the work week. Using a compilation of current articles and essays, all crews read aloud about important environmental and social issues that are relevant both locally and nationally. After reading, the crews discuss what they have read and take some time to write in their journals about the topic and discussion.

Responsibilities	Qualifications
Work hard as part of a team Participate in all VYCC activities, including WoRD, academic lessons, and community activities Respect and encourage fellow Corps Members and Instructors Respect the natural environment Complete high-quality work on all projects, safely Complete a group presentation each quarter Follow all VYCC rules and policies	15-18 years of age Student at participating High School Strong desire to join the VYCC and work with others Thrives in hands-on setting Open to learning and receiving feedback Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings and in all types of weather

Benefits:

• Academic Credit
• $1,000 scholarship available to all VYCC alumni attending Sterling College in Craftsbury Common, VT
• Discounts at local businesses

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