Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Engaging young adults in conservation, education and policy

Hannah Weiss, Education and Conservation Fellow. Photo: Rae Bronenkant / Audubon Vermont

The Youth Conservation Leadership Program at Audubon Vermont provides paid service-learning opportunities for young adults including work-based learning programs for high school students, internships for college-aged students in environmental education, conservation, and policy, and year-long service positions through AmeriCorps. We are engaging with young adults during a time in their lives when they are making important decisions about their educational and career paths. We hope this program helps to inspire and support the next generation of conservationists.

Supported in part by a generous Maggie Walker Incentive Fund Grant, the program will train the next generation of conservation leaders with the tools to tackle environmental challenges. 

Junior Conservation Technician Program
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Junior Conservation Technician Program

A paid opportunity for teenagers to complete meaningful conservation work around the Green Mountain Audubon Center.

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Counselor in Training Program
Summer Day Camps

Counselor in Training Program

Join our high school CIT program and get paid to build skills as an outdoor educator and naturalist!

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Audubon Vermont Campus Chapters
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Audubon Vermont Campus Chapters

National Audubon supports young professionals through the Campus Chapter program and Vermont campuses are hopping on board!

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Youth Conservation Leadership Program Guide
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Youth Conservation Leadership Program Guide

Learn about our unique programs that offer paid, work-based and service-learning opportunities for youth 14-25.

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Youth Conservation Leadership Alumni
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Youth Conservation Leadership Alumni

Stay connected with our flock of Audubon interns and where they've landed.

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Youth Leadership News

My Time at Audubon: Reflecting on a Year of Service
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My Time at Audubon: Reflecting on a Year of Service

Jacob's reflection on his time as the Community Science and Chapter Engagement Americorps Member at Audubon Vermont.

Vermont Youth Planting for Change
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Vermont Youth Planting for Change

The next generation of conservationists planting natives for a greener future!

Youth Conservation Leadership Program Guide
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Youth Conservation Leadership Program Guide

Learn about our unique programs that offer paid, work-based and service-learning opportunities for youth 14-25.

How Turkey Tracks and Some Imagination Can Change a Mind
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How Turkey Tracks and Some Imagination Can Change a Mind

Reflections on my Environmental Education Internship

What are the Crows Doing in Winter?
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What are the Crows Doing in Winter?

"Why all those crows roost in Burlington in wintertime"- AmeriCorps member Jacob Crawford speaks to Vermont Public's Samantha Watson

Junior Conservation Techs at Work
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Junior Conservation Techs at Work

Student-led conservation actions at the Green Mountain Audubon Center

Environmental Education Intern Alumni
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Environmental Education Intern Alumni

Connecting Vermont's youth with the natural world.

Americorps Alumni
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Americorps Alumni

Getting things done for Audubon Vermont!

Audubon Fellow Alumni
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Audubon Fellow Alumni

Thanks to several funding opportunities and local partnerships, Audubon Vermont has been able to offer in-depth fellowships to emerging conservation professionals.

Environmental Conservation Intern Alumni
Youth Conservation Leadership Program

Environmental Conservation Intern Alumni

Helping increase capacity for our conservation initiatives that protect birds and the places they need to survive.

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