Appalachian Conservation Corps

Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. As a corps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations. Our programs focus on service, place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career development. ACC also provides an opportunity for members to learn about the local environment and issues affecting it and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers. ACC welcomes national applicants but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. 

Nov 20, 2025
Internship- Paid
Appalachian Conservation Corps Roanoke, VA, USA
Title: Forest Archaeology Individual Placements   Positions:  10   Location:  Based out of Roanoke, VA   Dates of Service:  Feb. 23rd, 2026 for a 50-week term   Pay: $760/week paid biweekly ($480/week living stipend + $280 additional member benefit)   Status:  This is a full-time, temporary 1700-hour AmeriCorps National Service position.   Questions?  Contact  ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org       Appalachian Conservation Corps:     Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.     Individual Placements gain hands-on experience at their placement site, and ACC supports them through their term, as well as provides a variety of...