AZCC - Tonto National Forest - GLOBE YCC Mentors - Summer 2024
**Dates: May 27 - July 26th
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Program Location: Globe, AZ. **
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You will need to be able to travel to our Flagstaff office as needed, and will primarily be working in Globe. If you are not local to Globe, you will be camping in the Globe area.
Schedule:
The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, for 8 hours a day, starting at 7AM and concluding at 3:30PM. Sometimes the schedule may be 4 days, working 10 hours a day, starting at 7AM and concluding at 5:30PM. The day starts with a stretch circle and safety meeting and includes two fifteen minutes breaks and a half an hour break for lunch. One overnight experience for multiple days as an entire crew is anticipated during orientation week.
Mentors will be camping all week unless they are local, usually starting Sunday night.
Compensation
$475/wk stipend + $200/wk housing allowance = $675/wk total, paid out bi-weekly
YCC Mentor Summary:
YCC Mentors will work in a team of two guiding a crew of up to 8 young adults, ages 17-20, in conservation projects in Globe. Mentors must provide training, leadership, and direction while leading their crews by example through hard work, safety, and enthusiasm. A passion for being outdoors and working with a team is required.
Projects this year are likely to include trail construction and maintenance, fence work, recreation site maintenance, and a couple of days with wildlife/range data collection and monitoring.
Training
YCC Mentor leadership training will include some focus on youth-specific training. Topics may include: Leave No Trace, Outdoor Living, Crew Culture and Diversity, and goal setting. Depending on project needs, crews have possible specialized opportunities for instruction in trail structures, crosscut use, and safety. Informal training will continue throughout the term with on-the-ground skills training to include tools maintenance, plant identification, and an overview of public land management agencies.
Expectations:
AZCC is a drug-free organization; alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited. AZCC is an independent, non-residential program. However, Tonto National Forest may provide a developed campground for Mentors, which includes running water and showers. The Mentor must supply his/her/their outdoor gear and equipment such as a day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc. A suggested gear list will be provided before starting the term of service. Additionally, AZCC has pro deals and some gear available to borrow.
Mentors will be camping all week unless they are local, usually starting Sunday night.
Qualifications:
Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements:
Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. Suppose you are unable to meet specific needs. In that case, we can provide some accommodations, except that which alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are the same for all positions and may not apply directly to your situation.
Participation and Expedition Behavior:
Safety and Judgment:
Environmental Ethics:
Substance Free:
According to a drug-free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and on organization property.
Required Skills
Required Experience