BCTP 2026 Application

Backcountry Trails Program
Corpsmember Application
Fill out and submit the following form to apply for the 2026 Backcountry Trails season. Please fill out all sections completely and thoughtfully.

If you have any questions, contact us at backcountrytrails@ccc.ca.gov or 707-599-2803

To learn more about the program and eligibility, visit https://ccc.ca.gov/training/backcountry

This Application will close at midnight Saturday on February 14th, 2026
Contact Information
Chosen Name (if different from legal name)

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Legal Name:*

Legal First NameLegal Last Name
Birth Date*

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Phone Number:*
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E-mail Address:*
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Address:*

Street Address

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AmeriCorps Eligibility
Are you currently serving in an AmeriCorps program?*

YesNo
If Yes, when will you complete your AmeriCorps service term? (Skip this question if you don't know the exact date.)

MonthDayYear
Have you ever completed another AmeriCorps program?*

YesNo
How many AmeriCorps terms have you already completed?*
Number of terms
Have you ever been released from an AmeriCorps term for cause?*

YesNo
If YES, please describe.*
Backcountry Trails Program members must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements. Are you a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States?*

YesNo
Do you grant us permission to perform pre-enrollment criminal history checks? This includes the National Sex Offender Public Website, FBI, CA Department of Justice, and/or State of Residence checks. Failure to do so will make you ineligible.*

YesNo
BCTP Questions
Have you thoroughly read all of the information on our website, including the Position Description, Eligibility, FAQs, and Equipment List? (ccc.ca.gov/training/backcountry/)*

YesNo
The Backcountry Trails Program is a drug and alcohol-free program with a zero tolerance policy. In order to be enrolled you must pass a urine drug test upon arrival at orientation. Furthermore, everyone in our program is required to abstain from drugs and alcohol for the entire season. Do you agree to this?*

YesNo
The 2026 Backcountry season starts the end of April and goes to the end September. Can you commit to this work time?*

YesNo
If NO, please tell us why not.*
Excluding a family emergency, is there any reason you would need to leave during the season?*

YesNo
If YES, please tell us why you would need to leave.*
CCC Questions
Have you ever been enrolled in the California Conservation Corps?*

YesNo
How many months total have you completed in the CCC?*
Are you currently enrolled in the CCC?*

YesNo
What is the last CCC center that you were enrolled at?*
Please type in your answer
What CCC center are you enrolled at?*
What is your current supergrade level (hat color)?*
Are you a Blue Card certified driver? (this is not required to join BCTP)*

YesNo
Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement? (this is different from a standard driver's license, and is not required to join the BCTP)*

YesNo
Have you completed the CCC chainsaw certification? (this is not required to join BCTP)*

YesNo
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Responses

(The Backcountry Trails Program values authentic and thoughtful responses, even if they are not perfect or polished. We prefer you do not use AI when responding to the following questions. Be yourself!)
Describe what you think the Backcountry Trails Program is about. What about it is appealing to you and why? What do you hope to gain from this experience?*
Tell us about a time when you experienced something extremely emotionally/mentally difficult or challenging for a prolonged period of time. What made it so difficult for you? How did you get through it?*
Tell us about a time from your recent past where you had to work closely with others for an extended period of time. What problems did you encounter and how did you work past them?*
Give an example of a time when you had to change the way you were accustomed to doing or thinking about something and how you responded (living situation, work, interpersonal relationships, etc.)*
Describe in detail the physically demanding activities and/or jobs you’ve done on a regular basis within the past 2 years. How many hours a day, days a week, and months of the year did you perform these activities/jobs?*
Tell us why you believe you would be a valuable contributor to the Backcountry Trails Program.*
Other Questions
Are you currently enrolled in another conservation corps (other than the CCC)?*

YesNo
If YES, which corps are you currently enrolled in?*
Corps Name
Do you possess any current level of Emergency Response or First Aid Training? (e.g., CPR, Basic First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT, EMT etc.). These are not required to join BCTP.*

YesNo
List level of training and dates of certification.*
How did you learn about the Backcountry Trails Program? (check all that apply)*

California Conservation CorpsOther CorpsFormer BCTP memberAmeriCorpsThe Corps NetworkCollege job boardFacebookInstagramConservation Job BoardFamily or friendRecruitment EmailOther
You selected "other corps." Which corps?
Have you ever applied to Backcountry before?*

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