“The most rewarding projects and programs are the ones that I had the liberty to control on my own. I was able to plan multiple projects and see them through, and it was rewarding to be able to look at an outcome and be able to claim it as my own.”
--MCC Member 2021-2022
Want a chance to make a difference?
The Maryland Conservation Corps is looking for young adults with a desire to serve Maryland's conservation needs.
Qualifications
- Be 18 to 24 years of age.
- Must be a Maryland resident
- Be a United States citizen.
- Have a high school diploma or be willing to work toward a GED.
- Have a desire to work in conservation.
- Be willing to work in all kinds of outdoor conditions.
- Be willing to camp for up to a week at a time.
- Be a team player.
- Have a positive attitude.
No other minimum qualifcations are required. Personal or public transportation to a designated job site is required.
“I am passionate about the environment and working in nature. Being an MCC crew member allows me to make a lasting impact through conservation work and gives me so many new experiences from chainsaw operation to hemlock treatments.”
--MCC Member 2025-2026
