In 2011
, the VYCC engaged over 280 Corps Members, Crew Leaders, School Instructors, Farm Interns, and staff in pursuit of the organization’s mission: to teach young people to take personal responsibility for all their actions. VYCC’s programs – firmly rooted in Vermont’s traditions and landscape – are designed to challenge, nurture, and teach. Our three main programs include a six-month conservation program, a year-round high school leadership program, and a working farm that provides food for food-insecure Vermonters. Within these programs, a wide array of specialized crews provide opportunities for young people to join all-female leadership crews, leadership development crews for returning crew members, farm internship crews, crews for blind and visually-impaired youth, and two dozen “traditional” conservation crews. All crew members gain professional and academic experience while developing the self confidence and leadership skills needed to affect meaningful and lasting change. Corps Members represented 69 Vermont communities and sixteen states outside of Vermont. In this report, we hope to share 2011 program highlights and how the VYCC helps young people become environmental leaders with values that guide them throughout their lives.
conservation that connects vermont communities
GRAND ISLE
ORLEANS
FRANKLIN
ESSEX LAMOILLE
2011 highlights
CHITTENDEN CALEDONIA WASHINGTON
ADDISON ORANGE
VYCC - Across the State
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