Internships

Contact Us

vcc@dva.wa.gov

How to Apply

**APPLICANT MUST BE A VETERAN OF THE U.S. MILITARY**

Email a resume and short cover letter expressing your interest in the internship to VCC@dva.wa.gov
Include in your email the title of the internship you are applying for

EVCMS Portal (For VCC Interns only)

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Statistics

July 2019 - June 2020

40 VCC internships provided in communities throughout WA State
26 VCC interns connected to veterans services and/or benefits
3 VCC interns hired full-time by a partner organization

18 community partner organizations hosted 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.

Click for a Video Overview of the VCC Internship Program

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