Field Team Member Program

A life changing season of service in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest!

For over 16 years the Mt. Adams Center has earned a reputation for its stand out residential based field team program that serves in the mountains of Washington, Oregon and California. Each year Field Team Members join several field teams dedicated to building and maintaining trails, protecting communities from wild fires or restoring natural habitat.

Field Team Members spend the summer outside working and living in the some of the most beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest. Most of the teams serve with the U.S. Forest Service or Pacific Crest Trail Association on trail projects that require long days of hiking, heavy lifting and teamwork. The strenuous work, incredible scenery and team camaraderie builds muscle and spirit.
    
Members live together in various accommodations: MAC bunkhouses, Forest Service cabins and/or a tent based spike camp. They share the responsibilities of communal living, including meal preparation, cleaning and other chores. Above all, they learn how to work together to accomplish tasks and address challenges.

Throughout the season, members develop new skills, establish lifelong friendships, explore wild places and gain a new perspective on their lives. They leave the program with a higher sense of purpose, a better appreciation for the natural world and a proven ability to make a positive impact in the world.

If you’re physically fit, people-oriented and passionate about being outside, the Field Team Program is your ticket to a life changing experience.

Quick Facts:

• Location:  Trout Lake, WA, then varies by team assignment
• Term of Service:  May 23, 2011 - October 28, 2011
• Recruitment Begins:  early December
• Minimum Age:  21
• Housing:  Team dependent and variable – possibilities include Forest Service bunkhouse, Forest Service house, front-country campsite, and backcountry primitive campsite
• Living Allowance:  $75/week
• Education Award:  $2,675
• Loan Forbearance: Payment on qualified student loans may be deferred during the term of service, and accrued interest will be reimbursed upon completion of the term of service
• Health Insurance:  No

For a more in-depth look at our Field Team Program, check out the Field Team Experience.