Sacramento Center
Corpsmembers at the Sacramento Center complete projects across the Sacramento Valley.
Completing a light retrofit, a Sacramento Corpsmember stands atop a ladder and passes material to another Corpsmember in Sacramento, CA.
Sacramento Center
570 Bercut Drive
Sacramento, CA 95811
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Built Environment
The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, Caltrans, county and city departments, and area non-profits to enhance the built environment. CCC Corpsmembers may complete a variety of projects such as building or maintaining park facilities, installing signage, retrofitting energy systems, creating defensible space, and reducing flood risk in communities.
Built Environment
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.
Emergency Response
Habitat Restoration
Sacramento Corpsmembers assess habitats, remove invasive vegetation, plant native species, stabilize slopes, or implement additional modifications to enhance natural environments. Corpsmembers may complete this work in forests, rivers, streams, or other sensitive habitats.
Habitat Restoration
Trails
Serving on natural resource crews, Corpsmembers construct and maintain trails for public recreation. Project work varies but may involve clearing brush, rebuilding trail tread, installing rip rap erosion control, constructing bridges or boardwalks, and more.
Trails
Picture Yourself Here
Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Sacramento Center.
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Spikes
Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.
Transportation
Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. Transit stations are located about a quarter mile from the center.
Activities
Join Sacramento’s Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and build community.
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 and pursue educational opportunities. Don’t just take our word for it, check out this alum story.
“When I first joined the CCC, I don’t think I ever would have applied for this job. I would have been like, ‘Nah, that’s crazy.'” But, after all my time here and all the experienve I had—building up my confidence and learning new things—the CCC just lit a fire in me to just keep going forward.”
Ask Us Anything
When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?
Corpsmembers are highly encouraged to be dropped off when assigned to a spike or emergency project. There is parking available at the center, but Corpsmembers assume all risk related to theft or break-ins.
Will the Sacramento Center help me get my driver license?
The center may be able to assist with some elements of earning your drive license. However, dedicated training opportunities are not typically available.
Are there computers I can use at the center?
The center has three desktop computers and 12 laptops available for Corpsmember use. Corpsmembers may be able to work on their resumes, search for jobs, and take online courses.
Computers are available during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Does the center of a gym I can use?
Yes, the Sacramento Center does have some gym equipment for Corpsmember use. Staff must be present for Corpsmember use and Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette prior to use.
Read Center News
CCC Sacramento Corpsmembers are retrofitting light fixtures in the California Conservation Corps Headquarters building to save energy.
