Welcome to ACC! We are excited for your upcoming term, and hope you are too. Our members are held to a high standard of commitment and professionalism as they navigate the high points and the challenges of their season of conservation service. We look forward to offering you new trainings, skills, and opportunities in the outdoors and supporting you through your term and beyond.
Check out the tabs above for more info about what to expect on your crew or during your term - whether you're wondering about how to pack a backpack, when you'll get paid, how to deal with your period in the woods, or where to get some good food when you're not in the field, we have answers for you!

Things to do before your first day

​1. PAPERWORK

  • Complete all your paperwork on SilkRoad Onboarding.​ Check your spam folder in your email if you haven't gotten login information.  
  • ​Don't forget to bring your ORIGINAL IDs on your first day (either social security card and passport OR social security card, birth certificate, and driver's license)!

2. GATHER GEAR

  • Let us know about any loaner gear needs based on the appropriate gear list for your crew.
  • Purchase any other gear that you need from the gear list.
  • Get everything packed and ready to go. You may want to test out your gear beforehand.​
  • Break in your boots if they are new!

Member Expectations

Commitment - Members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program, including conservation projects, education, and training.  Your commitment to the program is necessary for our success and yours! 
Safety - You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day, every day.
Professionalism – Members must be willing to appropriately represent ACC and AmeriCorps.
Teamwork – Members must be willing to work hard and participate as part of a team. Flexibility is key!
Environmental Ethics - Members must be willing to learn and practice 'Leave No Trace' techniques.
Substance Free – In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in ACC and AmeriCorps activities and while on ACC property.

Program Values

Appalachian Conservation Corps is dedicated to service - nationally motivated and community focused. We believe in high-caliber work that leaves a legacy, encourages lasting relationships among people, and builds strong ties to the land.
As a program of Conservation Legacy, we contribute to a nationwide network of conservation service organizations envisioning a world with healthy lands, air, and water, thriving people, and resilient communities.
AmeriCorps provides the foundation for our national service efforts. ​We are honored to live and work in a region with such rich natural beauty and a deep cultural history.

Service. Community. Wild Places.