HIRE OUR CREWS

Mile High Youth Corps engages in partnerships to deliver high-quality projects to Colorado communities at a fraction of the cost of contractors. Mile High Youth Corps engages in partnerships to deliver high-quality projects to Colorado communities at a fraction of the cost of contractors.

Transforming lives through partnership

About our Youth Corps crews:

Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) provides Land Conservation and Energy and Water Conservation crews.

Crews consist of young adults led by 1-2 Crew Leaders to complete conservation projects.
Crew members are trained and supported by Project Coordinators to ensure realistic goals and successful outcomes.

“The professionalism and customer service that MHYC Corpsmembers demonstrate on a regular basis is impressive. The positive impact that MHYC delivers to our community is clear.”

- Greg Baker, Aurora Water

CREWS IN ACTION

MHYC’s weekly crew rate includes at least 320 hours of work, with one hour each day dedicated to educational activities.

OUR LAND CONSERVATION CREW CAN SUPPORT:

Trail Development. New trail construction; Maintenance; Rock structures; Timber structures
Habitat Restoration. Invasive tree removal; Noxious weed removal; Pesticide application; Native planting and seeding; Wood chipping
Fire Mitigation. Forest thinning; Hazardous fuels reduction; Post-fire erosion control and re-vegetation
Park Development. Fence construction, demolition and maintenance; Planting and mulching; Infrastructure improvements; Historical preservation

ENERGY & WATER CREWS CAN SUPPORT:

Water Conservation Retrofits. Including ultra-high efficiency toilets, sink and shower aerators
Energy Conservation Retrofits. Including sink and shower aerators and LED lightbulbs installation
Project Management
Multi-Family Housing. Projects produce an average savings of $240 per household per year

“The crew was very detail-oriented and needed very little supervision. I look forward to using MHYC work crews for future projects and will highly recommend the organization to colleagues and peers.”

- Stuart Hayes, Park Resource Technician, Chatfield State Park