Funding at risk
Colorado media reported 2025 DOGE-related federal cuts threatening AmeriCorps funding for Mile High Youth Corps; program was still operating and hiring as of mid-2026 per its own job postings.
Mile High Youth Corps
Mile High Youth Corps (AmeriCorps, Colorado Youth Corps Association member)
Pays you
$560–$710/wk
Biweekly stipends ranged $1,120-$1,420 across roles/locations in the 2026 season (halved here to weekly); Denver Land Conservation training pay was $1,240/2wks, standard $1,160/2wks
A Colorado AmeriCorps youth corps offering land conservation, YouthBuild construction, and mentoring corpsmember positions in Denver and Colorado Springs, paying a biweekly stipend plus a Segal Education Award.
- Term
- 8 mo
- Housing
- Not provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Education award
- $5,177
- Age
- 18–24
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Deadlines
- 2026 seasonrollingRolling / no fixed deadline
Example term ran April 6 – November 20, 2026 for some positions
Verified 9/9/2026 · www.milehighyouthcorps.org