Salida, CO Information
Congratulations and welcome aboard the Southwest Conservation Corps! SCC may challenge you, but it may well be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You can maximize your experience by being well prepared, so please read all of the enclosed materials very carefully.
Start Date and Time: The time and date of your orientation will be provided in your ‘Welcome Letter’ that is sent to you before beginning service. You will meet on the first day at our office in Salida, CO. This will be a very busy day, so please be on time.
Travel Plans: You are responsible for arranging your own travel plans. Black Hills Stage Line, out of Denver, is the only bus line that runs directly into Salida. Directions to Los Valles Office
Paperwork: Please fill out the following documents and mail or fax them in prior to orientation. If this is not feasible then please bring them with you to orientation. You will not be eligle to service unless we have the all of your completed paperwork. We also need copies of documents that verify your identity and employment eligibility. Please see the information below or the I-9 Form for more information pertaining to ID’s.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS – Required for ALL Corpmembers.
Additional form for CLDP & EOP members and all Crew Leaders.
SCC Drivers Record Release Form
SCC Background Check (18 years of age and older only)
Corpsmember Handbook:
The Corpsmember Handbook is a valuable resource for all new Corpsmembers. It clearly outlines the SCC Code of Conduct and explains what to expect upon your arrival to SCC. You are responsible for all of the information in the Handbook. Please read through it before beginning your service with us and let us know if you have any questions.
AmeriCorps:
Individuals who will be participating in AmeriCorps will be required to complete additional paperwork during orientation. Additionally, all AmeriCorps participants are REQUIRED to have a Social Security Card and SCC will need a copy of this card to keep on file.
Schedule, Time Off and Budgeting: The first paycheck is scheduled to arrive within the first three weeks of service. Please be prepared to cover your personal expenses until that date.
What to Bring: The Gear List outlines everything that you should bring with you on your first day. We encourage you to follow the Clothing and Equipment list exactly – it is the result of years of experience! Pay extra attention to your boot choice-remember that your boots need to be sturdy, weather resistant and comfortable! And don’t forget all of your paperwork, of course.
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US Passport or US Passport Card |
Driver’s license or ID card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph, or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address |
U.S. Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration |
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Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card |
ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address. |
Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State |
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An unexpired foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa |
School ID Card with a photograph |
Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county or municipal authority or outlying possession of the United States bearing an official seal |
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Native American tribal document |
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An unexpired employment Authorization Document that contains a photograph |
Voter’s Registration Card |
Native American tribal document |
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U.S. Military Card or draft record |
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In the case of a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport w/ Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the smae name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien’s nonimmigrant status, as long as the period of endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restricitions or limitations identified on the form. _____________ Passport from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) or the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) with the Form I-94 or Form I-94A indicating nonimmigrant admission under the Compact of Free Association Between the United States and the FSM or RMI |
For persons under the age of 18 who are unable to present a document listed above: |
U.S. Citizen ID Card |
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School record or report card |
ID car for use of Resident Citizen in the U.S. |
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Clinic, doctor, or hospital record |
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Day-care or nursery school record |
