STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION HOUSTON - CONSERVATION CREW Houston Volunteer Opportunities ⋆ Serve for Good

About

What Is It?

SCA’s Community Programs “aim to build the next generation of conservation leaders and environmental stewards by getting local Houston youth out into their community and environment to do hands-on service to the land.”

Help Needed:

Work on conservation projects throughout Houston, learn about environmental issues, and enjoy outdoor recreation during a 4-week summer program or during 5 weekends during the school year. Please contact SCA for COVID-related updates.

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

Applicants must be 14-19 years old and be enrolled in high school.

Time Commitment

The Summer Crew program lasts for 6 weeks. The School Year program takes place over 5 weekends during the year.

Training Needed

Training will be provided.

Help Needed

SUMMER CREW

Students serve from 8 AM-4 PM Monday through Friday, for 5 weeks. They work on conservation projects throughout the Houston area, serving with local nonprofits and city, state, and federal agency partners such as the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Galveston Island State Park, and Memorial Park. Students also spend 4-10 hours a week on environmental education discussions, educational field trips, and outdoor recreation. Participants receive a stipend for their service work.

SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

During the School-Year Program, youth attend five camping weekends at parks and nature areas around Houston. Each weekend features an intensive conservation service project such as trail building, habitat restoration, or invasive species removal, and crew members also participate in environmental education activities and outdoor recreation designed to instill a greater appreciation for the outdoors.