Veterans Conservation Corps Program

Welcome to the Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC)

Serving Veterans. Restoring Natural Ecosystems. Building Communities.

The Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) offers Washington State veterans a powerful opportunity to heal, grow, and give back through hands-on environmental work. Whether you're looking for a new way to serve your community, want to develop skills in conservation or agriculture, or just want to connect with nature, VCC provides meaningful connection and pathways to purpose and well-being.

For Veterans: Reconnect, Restore, Rebuild

If you're a veteran, VCC gives you the chance to gain real-world skills, reconnect with nature, and build your future.

What We Offer:

• Internships in environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture
• Hands-on Training that equips you with job skills in habitat restoration, farming, environmental research, and more
• Veteran Support focused on mental, emotional, and physical well-being

Why Join VCC?
By working to heal natural ecosystems and serving your community, you’ll cultivate valuable experience, tend your health and well-being, and grow within a community of fellow veterans and individuals united by shared values. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or reconnect with the world around you, VCC gives you the support and resources to succeed.

Ready to Start Your New Mission?
Join us in Washington State’s beautiful outdoors!
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For Partners: Working Together to Connect, Heal, and Strengthen Veterans and Communities

The Veterans Conservation Corps partners with conservation districts, local governments, and environmental and agricultural organizations to create meaningful internships for veterans to engage in hands-on environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture while receiving the support and resources they need for personal growth and well-being.

What We Do

• Provide Paid Internships for Veterans: Hands-on opportunities in environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture that build skills, confidence, and well-being.
• Support Healthy Communities: Veterans contribute to projects that restore natural lands, waters, and ecosystems, strengthening communities and local partnerships.
• Offer Specialized Training and Resources: Equip veterans with guidance and tools to navigate civilian life successfully.

Since its founding in 2005, VCC has grown into a trusted program that fosters lasting relationships between veterans, communities, and partner organizations. As we grow and evolve, we welcome new partnerships! VCC interns contribute directly to organizational efforts, and in turn, partner organizations advance their missions, communities benefit from strengthened relationships and shared efforts, and natural ecosystems are cared for—creating a layered, interconnected impact that benefits individual veterans, organizations, communities, and the environment.

How Your Organization Can Get Involved:

• Partner with Us on environmental and agricultural projects
• Host VCC Interns and provide veterans with valuable mentorship and real-world work experience
• Support Our Efforts through funding, resources, or advocacy

Let’s Build a Stronger Future Together!
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