Member positions
We are not currently recruiting 11-month AmeriCorps members. Please review these Frequently Asked Questions for details on these opportunities.
Member recruitment schedule
The WCC operates on an AmeriCorps calendar, meaning each service year runs October through September. When positions open, interviews are conducted on a continuous basis until vacancies are filled. To ensure consideration, we recommend submitting your application early. All 300 of our AmeriCorps member positions open annually in July as part of the 11-month member recruitment cycle, while 6-month and 3-month positions are limited in quantity (based on vacancies as they occur).
- 11-month positions — Applications accepted beginning in July for a start date of October 1.
- 6-month positions — Applications accepted beginning in January for a start date in March.
- 3-month positions — Applications accepted beginning in April for a start date in June.
Supervisor positions
We are not currently recruiting crew supervisors. Learn more about how to become a crew supervisor and apply to the continuous applicant pool online for future opportunities.
AmeriCorps member positions:
WCC crew supervisor positions
While there are four WCC crews designated as disaster response crews, any crew has the potential to deploy. Disaster response crews are included in the crew descriptions when reviewing our application map.
Members will be away from home for up to 30 days at a time when providing disaster services. Housing accommodations may consist of a campsite, community center basement, or other makeshift location while serving on a disaster. These are rigorous assignments. Be sure you are up to the challenge before applying to one of our disaster response crews. Beyond our four designated disaster response crews, WCC member participation in response efforts is voluntary.
National or local disaster response deployment may include the following projects:
- Flood and landslide control
- Tornado and hurricane assistance
- Wildland fire operations
- Volunteer and shelter management
Learn more about
WCC disaster response services in Washington and across the country.
WCC members attend an orientation and two formal week-long training courses as an introduction to a variety of environmental or disaster services topics. Members select two from a list of 13 professionally-taught courses. Formal courses include forestry, hazardous waste operator (Hazwoper), mycology, Wilderness First Responder, wildland firefighting, and more. Many of these courses offer members the opportunity to earn valuable, career-transferable certifications. Our members also receive informal training on field topics on a daily basis, such as native plant identification, tool use, safety techniques and more.