Vermont Youth Conservation Corps has announced two new trustees. Michael Snyder, Commissioner of Vermont Forests, Parks, and Recreation, is serving as an ex officio member. Snyder was appointed to his current post as Commissioner by Governor Shumlin in 2010. Prior to that, he served for 14 years as Chittenden County Forester, taught courses in Forestry at the University of Vermont for 12 years, and writes the Woods Whys column for Northern Woodlands Magazine. He was a US Youth Conservation Corps member as a 15-year-old.
George Russell, founder of Machinery Advisors Consortium has accepted a term as a full voting member. An 8th generation Vermonter, Russell’s expertise includes agricultural development, marketing, product development, strategic and business planning, and international dealer sales management. He lives in Burlington and serves on several local boards. The Vermont legacy and future is his driver to help VYCC deliver on its mission.
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is a 501c3 nonprofit service, conservation, and education organization with a mission to teach young people personal responsibility through meaningful work that connects us to the land, community, and one another. For 30 years, VYCC has offered service opportunities to youth and young adults seeking meaningful work experiences. Our program model is: small teams, well-trained leaders, and diverse crews working to complete projects that benefit the community. Corps Members, young adults 16-24, work, live, and learn together in small groups, completing priority conservation and agriculture projects throughout Vermont under the guidance of highly trained leaders.