Partnerships

American Conservation Experience (ACE)

American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for young adults and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience. 

National Programs – Conservation Crew | EPIC | Conservation Corps | Partner Conservationist

• Experience Program description

  Conservation Crew

  American Conservation Experience’s Conservation Crew program provides a hands-on, experiential opportunity like no other!

  As part of a crew, you’ll join a team of individuals who want to make a difference, learn more about conservation, as well as those who are launching their conservation career. Conservation corps are part of AmeriCorps and positions are open to individuals ages 18-30 and up to age 35 for veterans.

  Members benefit from gaining essential field and professional development skills while building lifelong friendships. By working alongside ACE staff and representatives from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other leading agencies, members gain invaluable career perspectives and mentorship in a variety of areas.

  Crew members may apply for 3, 6, 9 month or longer terms, with opportunities for extensions, as well as possibilities to move up in the program to become Assistant Leaders or staff as Crew Leaders, Project Managers, and beyond. We have hub sites across the US – visit our Locations Page to learn more.

  CONSERVATION CORPS

  Locally based organizations, like American Conservation Experience (ACE), called corps work with young people and veterans on public service projects that address needs in the areas of recreation, protecting land, conservation, cultural resources, disaster relief, and the community.

  Participants in the corps, often known as “Corpsmembers,” gain hands-on experience and build marketable, transferable skills throughout a term of duty that might range from a few months to a year.

  After completing their service, corps volunteers often receive an academic grant or scholarship in addition to their salary or living allowance.

  Furthermore, many corps offer its members mentorship, educational programs, and access to personal and professional counseling. To assist members in obtaining their GED or high school graduation, several corps run charter schools or collaborate with them.

  Conservation Corps Age Requirement & Limit

  While ages vary within ACE’s conservation corps’ programs, most require a minimum age of 18 and a max age of 30, with an exception for military veterans, who can often serve up to the age of 35. Most conservation corps are funded by federal dollars that are earmarked for youth programs.

  About the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

  This award is commensurate with the chosen term of service. Education awards can be used post-term for expenses such as tuition, student loans or fees, and a breadth of study or certification courses, including many offered by NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School).
• Learner Responsibilities
  • Students have the responsibility of submitting adequate application materials to ACE by the established deadline to be considered for at least one experiential program opening.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to review and understand the student position duties and housing accommodations offered (note that housing may be the student’s responsibility for some positions) by the Experiential Program Site.
  • Unless otherwise specified, students are responsible for financing travel to and from the Experiential Program Site and any planned or unplanned expenses incurred during the experiential program.
  • Students are expected to follow all experiential program site and University conduct policies (see student handbook).
  • Students can contact Career Services if they have any problems or concerns.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to ensure adequate on-site hours are met as defined by the site supervisor.

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), Global

A registered B Corp, International Volunteer HQ has been enabling people from all walks of life to give back abroad through volunteering vacations since 2007. Their volunteer programs are the most affordable and regenerative way to immerse yourself in new cultures, connect with like-minded international volunteers and make a difference through travel.

With over 300 projects in 50+ destinations to choose from, we offer the world’s largest range of fully-hosted volunteering abroad programs.

As a partner, Unity students receive $50 off the cost of their experience.

• Experience Program description

  Below are just some of the mission-aligned experiences available –

  Visit https://www.volunteerhq.org/ for more information.

  Volunteer programs:

  • Environment and Conservation (25 projects across 20 destinations)
  • Sea Turtle and Marine Conservation (11 projects across 10 destinations)
  • Wildlife Conservation and Animal Care (25 projects across 18 destinations)
  • Climate Action (23 projects across 20 destinations)

  Internships:

  • Environmental Conservation (5 international internships across 5 destinations)
  • Marine Biology (4 international internships across 3 destinations, 2 remote internships)
  • Wildlife Conservation and Animal Care (5 international internships across 4 destinations)
  • Agriculture (3 international internships across 2 destinations, 2 remote internships)
• Learner Responsibilities

  Please, refer to IVHQ for more information about their programs, requirements, and how to apply.

  https://www.volunteerhq.org/how-it-works/

Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center, Houston, TX

Unity Environmental University has partnered with Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center in Houston, Texas to offer exclusive opportunities for experiential learning for Unity Environmental University students.

The Wildlife Experiential Learning Program provides learners with comprehensive training in Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center’s daily operations and wildlife rehabilitation. Unity Learners will gain hands-on experience with small mammals and birds. Our Unity Learners work directly with opossums, Eastern Grey Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, and a large variety of songbirds. This position involves working in a safe, clean environment where masking is optional. Candidates for this position should be friendly, reliable, flexible, motivated, and capable of multitasking.

• Experience Program Description

  Unity Environmental University has partnered with Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center in Houston, Texas to offer exclusive opportunities for experiential learning for Unity Environmental University students.

  The Wildlife Experiential Learning Program provides learners with comprehensive training in Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center’s daily operations and wildlife rehabilitation. Unity Learners will gain hands-on experience with small mammals and birds. Our Unity Learners work directly with opossums, Eastern Grey Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, and a large variety of songbirds. This position involves working in a safe, clean environment where masking is optional. Candidates for this position should be friendly, reliable, flexible, motivated, and capable of multitasking.

  Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Experiential Learning Spring/Summer Program Term: April to June

  Application Deadline: February 28th

  Hours/Week: 2-3 shifts a week with 4 hours per shift for 8-10 weeks, requires minimum completion of 100 hours. The learner can complete more hours if they’d like.

  Wage/Salary: Unpaid Experiential Learning Opportunity

  Position Title: Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center Unity Learner

  To Apply with Unity Environmental University Preferential Status:

  Please complete the registration form by clicking on the link below. In addition, email your resume and a letter of recommendation to volunteer@twrcwildlifecenter.org by the above-requested date. Please make sure that you write “Unity Environmental University Student Program” in the comments. Any questions can be direced to the same email address.

  https://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer/internships/application/
• Learner Responsibilities
  • Learners have the responsibility of submitting adequate application materials to Houston Humane Society TWRC Wildlife Center by the established deadline to be considered for at least one Internship/Experiential program opening.
  • It is the learner’s responsibility to review and understand the learner position duties and housing accommodations offered by the Internship/Experiential Site.
  • Learners are responsible for financing travel to and from the Internship/Experiential Site and any planned or unplanned expenses incurred during the internship/experiential program.
  • Learners are expected to follow all Internship/Experiential Site and college conduct policies (see student handbook).
  • Learners should contact Career Services if they have any problems, concerns, or emergencies relating to the internship/experiential program.
  • Applicable for HL internship credit only – It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure all academic requirements are met, including adequate on-site hours, if it is the intention of the intern to earn academic credit through Unity Environmental University for the experience.
    • HL and DE students who are participating without credit are still responsible to meet the hours agreed upon with the organization.