Independence, educational and professional growth opportunities, and the opportunity to share a unique experience with a diverse group of people.
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Labor
May - August 2018 • Boise, ID
What I liked
Did something productive
What I wish was different
Wish I was more physically able
Advice
It is awesome!
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Trail Crew
June - August 2019 • Avery, ID
What I liked
Working outdoors everyday in remote country was the best experience! I got to see so much new country and work with an amazing crew. I learned a lot about myself.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been an actual Forest Service employee, but this was definitely a good stepping stone.
Advice
Keep an open mindset. It is a lot of hard work in sometimes bad weather, or miles of hiking in a day, or long hitches, but just be open to new learning.
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Silviculture Crew member
June - August 2020 • Boise, ID
What I liked
Physical work, outside, with great folks!
What I wish was different
Better crew management and leadership. Some of the crews were given the exact same project for the whole time which sucked and limited learning opportunities. Most of the crews were doing different jobs than what they signed up for.
Advice
Anybody can spend 10 weeks in a tent when it comes down to it, don’t let that scare you off. You will leave feeling more comfortable in the field than in the city.
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Logger
June - September 2019 • Mccall, ID
What I liked
Camping for 9 days at a time with limited service was awesome. Got to cut down some trees!
What I wish was different
Later wake up time
Advice
Prepare go get really close to your crew. And eat and drink all the time.
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Wilderness Crew
May - August 2019 • Kooskia, ID
What I liked
I loved the crew I was on and the impact we made by clearing out a trail. Living there for so long brought me a great appreciation for what I have in my life.
What I wish was different
Had one more person on our 5-man crew.
Advice
Get into nature. Get away from all the nonsense of life in the city. Put down your phone and really take in the beauty of the world around you
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Botany Technician
May - November 2019 • Mccall, ID
What I liked
Discovering the Payette National Forest
Remote botanical surveys, sometimes camping overnight
Finding rare and sensitive plants like the Hotspring Orchid and Goblin Moss
Working with the US Forest Service on various conservation projects
Wide variety of experiences and training
What I wish was different
The pay is comparatively low, but the experience is excellent
Advice
AmeriCorps offers a variety of interesting jobs around the US
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Forestry Technician Intern
May - August 2019 • New Meadows, ID
What I liked
I learned how to conduct forest inventory and work alongside forest service employees in the field.
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask plenty of questions and don't be afraid of trying new things.
