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Silicon Valley Climate Corps
 
 
 
Our City Forest (OCF) Climate Corps Members are sponsored in part by the National Service organization, AmeriCorps, and are expected to commit to a term of service. Become trained on the best practices of maintaining a green and healthy urban forest in the Silicon Valley. Strive to build capacity in the community and maximize volunteer participation in local ecosystem restoration. Educate residents on best urban forestry practices and the importance of environmental stewardship. Organize and implement projects that increase tree canopy and promote soil and water conservation. Priority Application Deadline: 06/30/2024 General Application Deadline: 08/18/2024 Applications received after 08/18/2024 may be considered based on availability. Please note the start date may be delayed.
 
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Member Duties : Each Climate Corps Member will be assigned to a primary team, but will support other groups when needed throughout the year. The four teams are: Tree Planting, Tree Care, Lawn Busters, and Community Nursery. All members will: be trained on the best practices of maintaining a green and healthy urban forest in the Silicon Valley; strive to build capacity in the community and maximize volunteer participation in their individual programs, acting as coaches and coordinators; conduct outreach to residents and businesses to educate on best urban forestry practices and the importance of environmental stewardship; provide friendly, professional customer service; actively seek opportunities for greening projects; organize and implement projects
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Training ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization ,  Environment ,  Urban Planning ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Silicon Valley Climate Corps

Program Start/End Date
09/18/2024  -   08/16/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations CALIFORNIA   San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose  

Accepting Applications
From  03/28/2024  To  08/18/2024 

Contact Kate Yee
1195 Clark St
San Jose   CA   95125
4089987337x133
americorps@ourcityforest.org
www.ourcityforest.org/

Listing ID 122265


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