Sequoia Community Corps

Our mission is to provide a training program that provides individuals with job training, education, leadership, and environmental awareness through the performance of community and conservation projects. 

  • CSET crew wearing green hoodies sorting recyclable materials along a conveyor belt inside a facility.

    Recycling

    With funding from CalRecycle, the SCC has built an infrastructure that promotes and provides convenient recycling of beverage containers, electronic waste and used oil throughout Tulare and Kings Counties including the surrounding mountain areas of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

  • CSET workers in green sweatshirts and masks leveling wet concrete poured from a cement mixer for a sidewalk.

    Public Works (Fee For Service)

    Young adults can prepare for valuable jobs in the construction industry through multiple projects. Corpsmembers gain hands-on work experience through various Public Works projects that beautify our communities and improve their future job prospects.

  • CSET workers wearing high-visibility safety vests shoveling dirt and gravel around a newly planted tree along a sidewalk curb.

    Urban Forestry

    Conservation and environmental stewardship are key components of the Urban Forestry Program. Corpsmembers learn essential career skills while developing a passion for the communities they serve.

  • A group of smiling CSET adult graduates standing together in green caps and gowns inside a hallway.

    Education

    John Muir Charter School allows students the opportunity to expand their education while doing exciting and valuable service work for the community. John Muir provides small classes and a family-like atmosphere that teaches life, job and leadership skills in a hands-on way that leads to success.

  • A young CSET technician using a digital multimeter to test electrical wiring on a home water heater.

    Home Weatherization

    Green is in and corpsmembers in the Weatherization Program are ahead of the trend. With specialized training for jobs in the green industry, participants serve their communities while improving their own prospects for a better life.

  • CSET workers in safety vests loading discarded mattresses, wood, and debris onto a large flatbed trailer during a community cleanup.

    Environmental Beautification

    Environmental Beautification is creating cleaner communities while providing meaningful work experience, hands-on training, and pathways to employment.

Become a Corpsmember -
Your future starts here!

Ready to gain valuable skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and make a difference in your community? The Sequoia Community Corps offers young adults the opportunity to participate in hands-on training, educational advancement, and career development programs designed to prepare them for long-term employment and success.

To get started

  • Step 1: Submit an enrollment application here.

  • Step 2: Attend an SCC Orientation

    • Orientations are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM.

    • No appointment is necessary.

    • Please arrive 10–15 minutes early, as late arrivals will not be permitted.

Important Information

  • Applicants must be 18–26 years of age at the time of enrollment.

  • Participation is for a period of one year and may be extended upon approval.

Interested in joining the Sequoia Community Corps?

Questions? Call us at (559) 732-4194.

Corps Connection

Our Quarterly Newsletter

Corps Connection is our quarterly newsletter packed with stories, achievements, special events, program highlights, and the incredible work being done by SCC Corpsmembers and staff. Each issue offers a behind-the-scenes look at the impact the SCC is making throughout our communities.

Click below to read the latest edition of Corps Connection and stay connected with all things SCC!

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