• Backcountry Trails Program

  • Corpsmember Application

  • Fill out and submit the following form to apply for the 2027 Backcountry Trails season. Please fill out all sections completely and thoughtfully.

    If you have any questions, contact us at backcountrytrails@ccc.ca.gov or 707-599-2803

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

    This Application will close at midnight Sunday on February 14th, 2027 11:59 pm.

     

     

  • Contact Information

  • Birth Date*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • AmeriCorps Eligibility

  • Are you currently serving in an AmeriCorps program?*
  • If Yes, when will you complete your AmeriCorps service term? (Skip this question if you don't know the exact date.)
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  • Have you ever completed another AmeriCorps program?*
  • Have you ever been released from an AmeriCorps term for cause?*
  • Backcountry Trails Program members must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements. Are you a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States?*
  • Do you grant us permission to perform pre-enrollment criminal history checks? This includes the National Sex Offender Public Website, FBI, CA Department of Justice, and/or State of Residence checks. Failure to do so will make you ineligible.*

  • BCTP Questions

  • Have you thoroughly read all of the information on our website, including the Position Description, Eligibility, FAQs, and Equipment List? (ccc.ca.gov/training/backcountry/)*
  • 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?*
  • The 2027 Backcountry season starts the end of April and goes to the end September. Can you commit to this work time?*
  • Excluding a family emergency, is there any reason you would need to leave during the season?*

  • CCC Questions

  • Have you ever been enrolled in the California Conservation Corps?*
  • Are you currently enrolled in the CCC?*
  • Are you a Blue Card certified driver? (this is not required to join BCTP)*
  • Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement? (this is different from a standard driver's license, and is not required to join the BCTP)*
  • Have you completed the CCC chainsaw certification? (this is not required to join BCTP)*

  • Written

    Responses

    (The Backcountry Trails Program values authentic and thoughtful responses, even if they are not perfect or polished. We prefer you do not use AI when responding to the following questions. Be yourself!)

  • Other Questions

  • Are you currently enrolled in another conservation corps (other than the CCC)?*
  • 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.). These are not required to join BCTP.*
  • How did you learn about the Backcountry Trails Program? (check all that apply)*
  • Have you ever applied to Backcountry before?*
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