"NCCC teams have been excellent ambassadors of our organization. They have served as catalysts for our programs, built strong partnerships,and helped to empower local communities to respond to major challenges. We are grateful for their  hard work!"

-Seth Connolly, Restoration Manager
Tuolumne River Trust | California

"We received our first AmeriCorps team in late fall/winter of 2018 not too long after the Camp Fire was extinguished. The Hope Center had a huge distribution center, two donation warehouses and to comfort centers opened. The AmeriCorps team was vital in the distribution, organization and much need support during this crucial time. The two teams we worked with became like family to us. Working through such a difficult trauma, as this devastating fire, brought us closer as a team. The AmeriCorps team brought not only the skills (building, computer, data entry, customer service, etc.), but also their youthfulness and empathy. Without the teams that we had; it would have been be difficult to obtain the level of operations like we had. The four months after the fire, we were continuing to serve hundreds of people a day. The AmeriCorps Teams played a vital role in serving our community."

-Staff Member
Hope Center | California

"Helena Area Habitat for Humanity has sponsored multiple NCCC teams over the years and the experience has always been a positive one. Our NCCC teams have worked incredibly hard while they are with us to assist in our New Home Construction and Critical Home Repair projects. AmeriCorps members have gained valuable construction skills in framing, sheeting, painting, truss installation, wheelchair ramp installations, insulation, etc. Helena Habitat’s partnership with NCCC has allowed us the opportunity to build capacity and provide assistance to more families in our community.

Helena Habitat loves that every group is different. Every group brings new perspectives, skill sets attitudes and work ethics. It’s so rewarding to see members try construction and learn new skills to take with them in their career or in their personal life."

-Jordyn Hedberg, Volunteer Coordinator
Helena Area Habitat for Humanity | Montana

“The greatest part of working with NCCC teams has been the energy, excitement and drive of the team members. Seeing a blackened moonscape devasted by wildfire, the consensus of the team is ‘we can do this, where do we start?' This is the attitude, time and again, we see with the AmeriCorps teams and this so vital because they are our future stewards of the land.”

-Brian Bellew
Bureau of Land Management CA | California

“AmeriCorps NCCC teams have been an integral component in helping the Land Conservancy in achieving our conservation goals and making a positive impact on the natural communities over the years. Diversity in team members and leaders has been demonstrated through their varied skills and interests which apply well to our broad stewardship and education projects. The AmeriCorps teams are adaptable – from working in the field on strenuous projects to giving professional presentations to large groups of the public, they have performed all tasks without skipping a beat. These teams continually exceed our expectations and our community is inspired by their positive work ethic and the lasting impact they have left us.”

-Cris Sarabia, Conservation Director
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy | California

“Our AmeriCorps NCCC team really made a difference for us in the Rangeland Management Program on the Salmon Challis NF. They endured arduous conditions in the mountains, building and taking down fences, working with cowboys, and helping us with ecological monitoring.  NCCC always comes with the basic building blocks for success, it’s all about the attitude of the sponsor to make the best of their time, building them up  to accomplish the task at hand, and to provide opportunities for these young adults to build their skills for their future. Our team brought a great work ethic and a fun-loving attitude, willing to take on the challenge of life on The Divide. I was proud to have them on my team and look forward to working with my next NCCC team.”

-Derek Marin
U.S. Forest Service, Salmon-Challis National Forest | Idaho

“NCCC is the shot in the arm for non-profit organizations like St. Dorothy’s Rest in that they expedite projects that otherwise would go unattended to due to the constraints of our staff time and budget. For over a decade, St. Dorothy’s Rest has hosted NCCC AmeriCorps teams. These teams have addressed projects  in the areas of fuels reduction, program support and campus improvements’ have served as a housing site to enable other local nonprofits to benefit from the incredible work of the dedicated NCCC teams.  We are grateful for the energy and support NCCC AmeriCorps teams provide and the opportunity to welcome a diverse group of young adults committed to serving communities in need such as ours.”

-Katie Evenbeck, Executive Director
St. Dorothy's Rest | California