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Our City Forest AmeriCorps

Our City Forest’s mission is to keep Silicon Valley green and healthy by engaging people in the care of our urban forest. Since 1994, we’ve partnered with schools, neighborhood groups, and local organizations to plant and care for thousands of trees, improve parks, and encourage residents to steward trees in their neighborhoods. AmeriCorps members serve full-time for 11 months on one of three teams—Planting, Tree Care, or Community Nursery—while also contributing to special projects such as neighborhood tree inventories, outreach events, school programs, volunteer training, and environmental education. Depending on your role, you might plant street trees, nurture young saplings, steward neighborhood trees through pruning and maintenance, cultivate plants at the nursery, or lead volunteer workdays. Members work closely with residents to expand tree canopy, improve public spaces, and encourage stewardship of sustainable landscapes through outreach and education. We have up to 20 positions available this year and are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about the environment and making a difference. By the end of your service, you’ll have hands-on skills in urban forestry, environmental education, and community engagement—while making a lasting impact on Silicon Valley’s environment and communities.

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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will serve on one of three teams—Planting, Tree Care, or Community Nursery—to support Our City Forest’s mission of growing and caring for Silicon Valley’s urban forest. Members will plant street and park trees, steward young trees in neighborhoods through watering, pruning, and maintenance, and cultivate healthy stock at the nursery. They will lead and train volunteers, assist with community outreach, and participate in projects such as neighborhood tree inventories, school programs, environmental education, and public space improvements. Through hands-on service, members will help expand the tree canopy, restore green spaces, and promote sustainable landscaping practices in partnership with local residents, schools, and organizations.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend , Bus Passes , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Neighborhood Revitalization , Environment , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Education , Recruitment , Environment , First Aid , Urban Planning , Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Our City Forest AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date
10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026

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 08/01/2025 To 09/08/2025

Contact	Kate Yee
1195 Clark St
San Jose CA 95125
408-256-0411
kate@ourcityforest.org
www.ourcityforest.org/

Listing ID	127150


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