American Conservation Experience

ACE – Conservation Volunteer/Professional Development Member

Location(s): ACE California currently has offices Santa Cruz and South Lake Tahoe. Volunteers will be placed in one of the two locations and travel to various project locations throughout their term, based on where the community need is highest.  Conservation volunteers will be given accommodation at one of ACE’s houses in Santa Cruz, CA or South Lake Tahoe, CA where they will return for their off days when not working in the field.

Overview: American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit conservation corps offering unpaid, team-based, entry level crew member opportunities for both American and International citizens ages 18-40 to take part in challenging outdoor projects in many of the most beautiful National Parks, National Forests and wilderness areas in the Western U. S. We often offer living stipend positions and as well as education awards through our AmeriCorps affiliation. Please ask us for more information on these positions and start dates.

ACE is dedicated to providing professional development and service learning opportunities for emerging land managers, environmental stewards, and conservation-minded corps members in culturally diverse and naturally inspiring settings. ACE members embody an ethic of environmental stewardship, learn practical conservation skills, and explore career options while accomplishing vital conservation projects in many of America’s most spectacular open spaces. Potential applicants interested in meeting people from different countries while improving many of the most beautiful areas in the American West are strongly encouraged to apply!