Backcountry Trails Program

Backcountry Trails Program

2023 Corpsmember Application

Fill out and submit the following form to apply for the 2023 Backcountry Trails season. Please fill out all sections completely and thoughtfully.

If you have any questions, contact us at backcountrytrails@ccc.ca.gov or 707-601-5617

To learn more about the program and eligibility, visit ccc.ca.gov/backcountry

Contact Information

Legal Name:*

Legal First NameLegal Last Name

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

Phone Number:*

E-mail Address:*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

AmeriCorps Eligibility

Have you ever completed or are you currently enrolled in another AmeriCorps program?*

YesNo

How many AmeriCorps terms have you already completed?*

Number of terms

Are you currently enrolled in an AmeriCorps term?*

YesNo

Have you ever been released from an AmeriCorps term for cause?*

YesNo

If YES, please describe.*

Backcountry Trails Program members must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements. Are you a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States?*

YesNo

Do you grant us permission to perform the following criminal history checks? The National Sex Offender Public Website, FBI, CA Department of Justice, and State of Residence check if you do not reside in CA. Failure to do so will make you ineligible.*

YesNo

BCTP Questions

Have you thoroughly read all of the information on our website, looked at the Position Description, Position Analysis and personal equipment list and viewed the recruitment presentation? (ccc.ca.gov/backcountry)*

YesNo

The Backcountry Trails Program is a drug and alcohol-free program with a zero tolerance policy. In order to be enrolled you must pass a urine drug test upon arrival at orientation. Furthermore, everyone in our program is required to abstain from drugs and alcohol for the entire season. Do you agree to this?*

YesNo

The 2023 Backcountry season starts April 23rd and ends September 27th. Can you start and end on those dates?*

YesNo

If NO, please tell us why not.*

Excluding a family emergency, is there any reason you would need to leave during the season?*

YesNo

If YES, please tell us why you would need to leave.*

CCC Questions

Have you ever been enrolled in the California Conservation Corps?*

YesNo

How many months total have you completed in the CCC?*

Are you currently enrolled in the CCC?*

YesNo

What is the last CCC center that you were enrolled at?*

What CCC center are you enrolled at?*

What is your current supergrade level (hat color)?*

Are you Blue Card certified? (not required to join BCTP)*

YesNo

Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement? (not required to join BCTP)*

YesNo

Have you completed the CCC chainsaw certification? (not required to join BCTP)*

YesNo

Short Answer Questions

Describe what you think the Backcountry Trails Program is about. What about it is appealing to you and why? What do you hope to gain from this experience?*

Tell us about a time when you experienced something extremely emotionally/mentally difficult or challenging for a prolonged period of time. What made it so difficult for you? How did you get through it?*

Tell us about a time from your recent past where you had to work closely with others for an extended period of time. What problems did you encounter and how did you work past them?*

Give an example of a time when you had to change the way you were accustomed to doing or thinking about something and how you responded (living situation, work, interpersonal relationships, etc.)*

Describe in detail the physically demanding activities and/or jobs you’ve done on a regular basis within the past 2 years. How many hours a day, days a week, and months of the year did you perform these activities/jobs?*

Is there anything else you would like for us to take into consideration?*

Other Questions

Are you currently enrolled in another conservation corps (other than the CCC)?*

YesNo

If YES, which corps are you currently enrolled in?*

Corps Name

Do you possess any current level of Emergency Response or First Aid Training? (e.g., CPR, Basic First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT, EMT etc.). Not required to join BCTP.*

YesNo

List level of training and dates of certification.*

How did you learn about the Backcountry Trails Program?*

Have you ever applied to Backcountry before?*

YesNo

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