WHO WE ARE
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a non-profit, youth service organization, which helps youth and young adults make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences. RMYC strives to meet the needs of the communities of northwest Colorado and beyond by offering teams of youth ages sixteen to twenty-five to undertake priority conservation projects such as watershed restoration, trail maintenance, noxious weed elimination, fencing and fire/fuels reduction work under experienced adult leadership.

RMYC is currently looking to expand its conservation capacity by searching for quality projects designed to provide specific environmental education while teaching vital work skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-reliance, and personal responsibility. RMYC provides work crews on a weekly basis to land management agencies and private organizations. Crews work on public and private lands. Potential projects must have a long-term impact, provide educational potential, and/or be meaningful and fulfilling. The sponsoring agency will provide a funding match to support a portion of the crew costs for the project based on the length of the project.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Project Sponsor (you) identifies a potential project suitable for an RMYC crew.
2. Project Sponsor contacts RMYC to discuss the project and decide if it is suitable for RMYC.
3. If the project is suitable, Project Sponsor and RMYC staff work together to determine dates, number of crew weeks, type of crew, and crew costs associated.
4. Once these factors are agreed upon, a Participating Agreement is developed and approved by the appropriate parties.
5. RMYC staff will then arrange a pre-site visit with the Project Sponsor to determine the field logistics.
6. The RMYC Conservation Corps crew will perform the project under the supervision of RMYC personnel, and with project coordination from the Project Sponsor.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS PROVIDES:

-Crews of 8-10 youth/young adults: a Crew Supervisor, two Mentors, and 5-6 members.
-Logistical coordination including a pre-project site visit.
-Transportation, camping gear, food, basic work tools, safety and technical training.
-Workers Compensation and other liability coverage.
-Administrative support including financial management, assistance with matching grant requirements, and other related needs.
-Matching funds in the form of crew operations.
-Project-relevant environmental education.
-Quality work!

THE PROJECT SPONSOR PROVIDES:

-Specialized tools as needed.
-Additional technical expertise as necessary.
-Project materials.
-Overall supervision of work projects (one pre-site and one visit per week minimum).
-Environmental and career information as agreed upon.
-Funding match dependent on project and crew type.

CREW TYPES
Regional Conservation Crew (RCC):
The RCC consists of 16-19 year old participants who have an interest in working in the outdoors for four weeks of the summer. These young people are recruited from the communities in which the project resides. Oftentimes, these youth come with prior experience in camping and working outdoors, but the major factor is their determination and enthusiasm.

Leadership Development Crew (LDC):
The LDC consists of 18-25 year old participants who are considering a career in environmental conservation. These young adults are recruited from throughout the country, with preference given to those residing in the project communities. They come to RMYC with more experience than the RCC youth, and are able to work at more specialized projects, such as those requiring chemical spraying, chainsaws, or working at high elevations for extended time periods. Many times, these young adults remain in the community they have been working in and pursue jobs through other project agencies beyond their service with RMYC.

CREW COSTS
RMYC accomplishes its mission of linking community, education and environment through service with the completion of important, educationally rich conservation projects. Our primary funding comes from our earned income through projects, subsidized by an assortment of private and government grants and donations. We ask Project Sponsors to cover a portion of the costs for the work provided on a per-crew-week basis - typically ranging from $5,600 to $6,800. Often RMYC will partner with project sponsors to apply for a variety of grants that can cover these costs. RMYC staff is happy to assist with grant writing. Our commitment to quality projects and experiences for our crew participants allows us to be somewhat flexible with our fees in certain situations.

OTHER FUNDING RESOURCES
There is a variety of other funding sources available to help cover the costs an RMYC crew to complete your project. Please call our office if you have any questions or to partner in grants.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HIRING A CREW
To discuss your project, please contact Rocky Mountain Youth Corps' Project Manager, Brandon Warren, via phone or email.

Office Phone: 970-879-2135
Cell Phone: 970-819-4348
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