As a corpsmember, you earn money while learning. Corpsmembers receive a paycheck for participating in the program and working on job training projects, starting at $16/hr, and have the opportunity to earn additional money through bonuses. Such projects include public beautification, vegetation management, trail construction, habitat restoration, tree trimming, fire fuel reduction, gas pipeline inspection, storm drain and channel clearance. The majority of these tasks require physical manual labor, which may include, but is not limited to:

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• Lifting

• Stooping

• Pushing

• Pulling

• Walking on uneven grounds

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Though challenging, when a corpsmember completes the program, they are much more employable, have gained the skills and confidence to excel in and out of the workplace, and have gained an understanding of the importance of resource conservation and giving back to the community.