Los Piños Center

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Corpsmembers
Maximum of 73

Phone
(951) 609-0302

Address
39251 Ortega Hwy,
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

The CCC Los Piños Center is a residential facility where Corpsmembers live and work. All Corpsmembers live in the center’s dormitory buildings. Schedules vary but fire crews typically work four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. During peak fire season, these crews may switch schedules to provide daily coverage. Culinary Corpsmembers work split shifts in the kitchen.

The center is located in Lake Elsinore, just a short drive ___________. Corpsmembers complete projects throughout the region in _____________. Crews may also be dispatched across California, or out-of-state, on emergency assignments.

The Los Piños Center offers two main training opportunities in culinary and wildland firefighting. This center regularly partners with CAL FIRE on wildfire resilience projects.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

The Los Piños Center is located on Acjachemen – Juaneño and Payómkawichum – Luiseño territories. We encourage you to learn more about the original stewards of these lands. With respect, we acknowledge their lasting impact and ongoing connection to this area.

Corpsmembers add sandbags in a ring around a boil to prevent a levee from eroding.

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Delta Center

7000 South Newcastle Road
Stockton, CA 95215
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Train With Us

Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Los Piños Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.

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Culinary

Delta Center Corpsmembers train for careers in commercial kitchens, resorts, and restaurants. The culinary crew prepares and provides meals to residents at the center. Certifications available include ServSafe Food Handler and Food Manager.

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Emergency Response

All Corpsmembers respond to emergencies across California (and beyond). Assignments can last up to 21 days in a row and Corpsmembers may work up to 16 hours in a day, earning excess pay. Crews support wildfire base camps, protect homes from flooding, remove debris, and more.

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Wildland Firefighting

The Delta Center partners with CAL FIRE to operate two year-round firefighting hand crews – known as Stockton 1 and 2. Corpsmembers cut fire line, lay hose, and mop up wildland fires. They also reduce wildfire risk by removing vegetation, creating fuel breaks, and participating in prescribed burns. Crews respond to local calls and can be dispatched statewide.

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Picture Yourself Here

Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Los Piños Center.

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Know Before You Go

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Weather

Temperatures at the Los Piños Center average highs of 95 °F in the summer and lows of 42 °F in the winter.

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Lodging

Food & housing costs $500 per month. Corpsmembers live in shared dorm rooms, up to X people per room.

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Activities

Join the center’s Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and more!

Find Your Path

Work with CCC Career Navigators to chart out your path to success! We can help you leverage your training to launch meaningful careers. Don’t believe us?! Just listen to Los Piños alumni.

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“The CCC prepared me for this job by preparing me for working outdoors. It built my foundation for working in State Parks and gave me knowledge, working with certain tools that I had never used before.”

Chynna Silva

Delta Alumni | Aquatic Pest Control Technician, State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways

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Education Program

Corpsmembers can enter the working world with the education and training they need to be successful.

learn more about the program

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Scholarships

Corpsmembers can earn up to $4,000 in scholarships during their first year of service.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!

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1-800-952-5627

What should I pack when I go to the Delta Center?

In general, you should bring two weeks worth of clothing to center, along with toiletries and personal medications. Corpsmembers may also bring items such as books, musical instruments, etc… To help you get started please refer to our standard packing list for life at a residential center.

Can I bring my car to the Delta Center?

While at a the Delta Center, personal vehicles are not required. However, individuals may bring their cars down to center….

Can friends/family/partners visit me at the Delta Center?

Guest policy

If I'm over 21, can I drink while living at the Delta Center?

The California Conservation Corps is a sober living program. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on the premises. If you are 21+ you may drink while off site.

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