Internships

Contact Us

Kim Pham

VCC Program Manager

Kim@dva.wa.gov

 

Jennifer Minich

Administrative Assistant

vcc@dva.wa.gov

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How to Apply

  • Email a copy of the following documents to VCC@dva.wa.gov:

    • DD214 or service discharge certificate,

      • Applicant must have served in the U.S. Uniformed Services

    • government-issued photo ID (such as your driver license),

    • a resume,

    • and a cover letter expressing your interest in the internship.

  • Include in your email the title of the internship you are applying for.

 

VCC Internship Program Overview

VCC Field Stories

Hear directly from veterans about their VCC internship experiences here: VCC Field Stories

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VCC Interns

Veterans Conservation Corps Mission: Serve those who served by providing veterans with self-directed connections to the lands, waters, and communities in WA State.

Veterans Conservation Corps

Desired Outcomes for VCC Interns

  • Veterans take the initiative to create a self-directed internship experience
  • Given the opportunity to do meaningful work in conserving and restoring natural ecosystems and seeing the results of their efforts, veterans acknowledge and understand their own self-efficacy, resiliency, and ability to overcome their own personal challenges
  • Veterans establish and maintain healthy reciprocal relationships with nature and their community
  • Veterans realize a positive shift in their mental, emotional, and physical well-being
  • Veterans acquire skills and experiences that may help them in finding meaningful employment

 

Current Internship Openings

 

Grays Harbor Conservation District (Elma)

Lewis Conservation District (Chehalis)

Palouse Conservation District (Pullman)

Thurston Conservation District (Tumwater)