Student Conservation Association Veteran Opportunities

About SCA Veteran Opportunities: https://www.thesca.org/serve/program/veterans-opportunities

Blog Link: www.thesca.org/VFC

Video Link: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6412371142689976320

VFC Job Posting: https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/veteran-fire-corp/po-00727106

Benefits Include:

• $300 living allowance (weekly)
• $650 travel allowance (one time)
• Housing is provided
• Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award
• Training – over $1,200 worth of certifications

The following are qualifications required for selection:

• Post 9/11 US Veteran
• DD 214 indicating an honorable discharge or general discharge (under honorable conditions) on a case-by-case basis. Acceptance into this program is contingent on proof of Veteran status
• Valid driver’s license
• Successfully pass a criminal background check
• Be comfortable and willing to live and work with veterans from all branches of service
• Wildland firefighting demands a high level of fitness to work in difficult environmental conditions, including steep terrain, extreme temperatures, altitude and smoke
• Must pass SCA’s medical screening
• Must pass the Work Capacity (Pack) Test at the “arduous” level. The Pack Test consists of completing a 3-mile hike with 45-pound pack in 45 minutes