VOC'S PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 14-18
Founded in 2008, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)'s Cairn Youth Program engages 30+ students throughout the school year in monthly outdoor activities and stewardship projects across the Front Range.
Led by young adult mentors, students develop leadership skills, make new friends, learn about environmental issues facing Colorado, explore career paths, and have a hands-on impact as they plan and lead their own stewardship project (think trail building, planting, habitat restoration, and more)!
STUDENT BENEFITS
Student Benefits:
- Participate with your friends and make new ones
- Learn about environmental issues facing Colorado and the world
- Gain leadership skills
- Opportunity to apply for the $5,000 Grossman Scholarship
- Fulfill community service hours for school, while being outside
- Build your college resume and earn letters of recommendation
- Learn about careers in natural resources
- Make a REAL IMPACT in caring for Colorado's outdoors
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Student Requirements:
- Aged 14–18 and enrolled in grades 9th–12th
- Must commit to once–per–month activities (September–May)
- An interest in environmental stewardship
- Students may participate over multiple years, though annual applications are required
Apply here: STUDENT APPLICATIONS
Questions? Contact Taylor at taylor@voc.org or 303-715-1010 ext. 114
