Internships

Contact Us

Kim Pham

VCC Program Manager

Kim@dva.wa.gov

 

Jennifer Minich

Administrative Assistant

vcc@dva.wa.gov

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How to Apply

  • Email a copy of the following documents to VCC@dva.wa.gov:

    • DD214 or service discharge certificate,

      • Applicant must have served in the U.S. Uniformed Services

    • government-issued photo ID (such as your driver license),

    • a resume,

    • and a cover letter expressing your interest in the internship.

  • Include in your email the title of the internship you are applying for.

 

VCC Internship Program Overview

VCC Field Stories

Hear directly from veterans about their VCC internship experiences here: VCC Field Stories

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VCC Interns

Veterans Conservation Corps Mission: Serve those who served by providing veterans with self-directed connections to the lands, waters, and communities in WA State.

Veterans Conservation Corps

Desired Outcomes for VCC Interns

  • Veterans take the initiative to create a self-directed internship experience
  • Given the opportunity to do meaningful work in conserving and restoring natural ecosystems and seeing the results of their efforts, veterans acknowledge and understand their own self-efficacy, resiliency, and ability to overcome their own personal challenges
  • Veterans establish and maintain healthy reciprocal relationships with nature and their community
  • Veterans realize a positive shift in their mental, emotional, and physical well-being
  • Veterans acquire skills and experiences that may help them in finding meaningful employment

 

Current Internship Openings

Garden-Raised Bounty (GRuB) (Olympia)

Grays Harbor Conservation District (Elma)

Lewis Conservation District (Chehalis)

Thurston Conservation District (Tumwater)