Green Corps Summer Youth Program
The Greening of Detroit has planted more than 130,000 trees since we started putting shovels in the ground back in 1989. As the scope of our work increased, we needed help caring for the newly planted trees. In 1998, the Green Corps summer youth program was created as a way to involve youth in maintaining our expanding green spaces. This program is one of the few paid urban forestry vocational programs in the country, read more here.
Green Corps members invest time and energy in their communities, learn to become environmental stewards by watering and planting trees, cleaning up green spaces, weeding as well as harvesting crops at school and farm gardens. Throughout this program, Green Corps members have the opportunity to learn about environmental based careers and a variety of life skills along the way.
If you are interested in exploring green careers such as civil and environmental engineering, agriculture, forestry, landscaping or tree maintenance training, then this opportunity is for you!
We’re currenting hiring Green Corps Crew Members and Crew Leaders!
For Adults ! - Green Corps Crew Leader
Our Green Corps Crew Leader program is a six to eight-week summer leadership development program for young adults at least 21 years old.
As a Green Corps Crew Leader, you will:
Mentor and lead a crew of 10 Detroit youth
Expand knowledge on green spaces and environmental careers
Manage crews to safely maintain green spaces, execute conservation service projects and foster environmental stewardship
Receive soft skills training in people management and motivation, conflict resolution, team building, accountability and goals and milestone achievement
Work outdoors and positively impact the environment and community
Develop and strengthen leadership skills
Earn a pay check
For Youth ! - Green Corps Crew Member
Our Green Corps program is a six to eight-week summer youth employment program for students ages 14-18 years old.
As a Green Corps employee, you will:
Develop and strengthen leadership skills and environmental stewardship
Expand knowledge on green spaces and environmental careers
Beautify your city and give back to your community
Receive soft skills training in conflict resolution, financial literacy, ACT/SAT prep, team building, work readiness and much more
Work outdoors and positively impact the environment
Earn a pay check
Questions, email: geno@greeningofdetroit.com
The Green Teens are also trained in long-term employment and life skills. Participants attend workshops on resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, ACT preparation, financial literacy, and nutrition. Youth also have the opportunity to meet professionals in the field including ISA Certified Arborist and Landscapers.
Green Corps members invest time and energy in their communities, learn to become environmental stewards by watering trees, cleaning up green spaces, planting, weeding and harvesting crops at school and farm gardens. They learn about green careers and a variety of life skills along the way.
If you are interested in this program have more questions contact us at:
Office: (313) 237-8733
Email: geno@greeningofdetroit.com
“The doors Green Corps opened for me have been the biggest blessings in my life. Green Corps gave me connections, real life experience, and a chance to explore a field I never heard of before.”