Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps: Summer Program (HYCC)

The HYCC Summer Program is for young adults (ages 17+) across Hawai’i who are ready to dive into conservation during the summer months! Members are selected by a Host Site (partner organization) that best aligns with their conservation interests. As Hawaiʻi faces new environmental challenges every day, this program provides an opportunity for the youth of Hawaiʻi to make positive change and contribute to our islands' long-term sustainability.

Members are compensated on a bi-weekly and provided with an AmeriCorps Education Award upon completing the service term.

Important Program Update:

Hawai’i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program enrollment is paused at this time to prepare for future program improvements and new opportunities.

For those interested in conservation, we encourage you to explore other opportunities offered with the Conservation Leadership Development Program and the Kupu ʻĀina Corps.

Mahalo for your interest and understanding. Please sign up for future updates here.

  • Program Information:

    • Opportunities may be offered on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu

      • Applicants must provide their own personal housing and transportation arrangements on-island

    • Program duration: 40 hours per week for 8 weeks

    Benefits:

    • Complete over 300 hours of environmental community service

    • Receive hands-on environmental experience and life skills

    • Receive a Living Allowance paid bi-weekly

    • Earn a $1,565.08 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award towards higher education

    Qualifications:

    • Be at least 17 years of age by program start date

    • Have reliable housing and transportation

    • Meet the necessary physical and behavioral requirements

  • Program Information:

    • Partnerships may be available for Host Sites on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu

    • 8-week program, 40 hours per week

    • Kupu conducts the application and recruiting process

    Benefits:

    • Receive extra support at an affordable rate. This will mutually benefit the youth in our programs as they gain vocational training, professional development skills and connections in the conservation field.

    Qualifications:

    • Host Site Fees will be determined

    • Must have opportunities fit for entry-level members interested in conservation and natural resource management.

    Interested sites may email info@kupuhawaii.org for more information

Mahalo to our HYCC Summer Program Funding Partners: 

AmeriCorps ● United Way ● The Freeman Foundation

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