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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 four teams— Community Planting, Tree Care, Community Nursery or Lawn Busters—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 26 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. Please apply by 8/22/2026. Late applications may be considered based off availability.

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Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will serve on one of four teams—Planting, Tree Care, Lawn Busters 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 , Living Allowance , Health Coverage .

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

Service Areas :
Environment .

Skills :
Education , Urban Planning , Communications , Environment , Community Organization , Team Work , Recruitment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Our City Forest AmeriCorps

Program Start/End Date
09/16/2026 - 08/21/2027

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose

Accepting Applications
From 07/01/2026 To 08/22/2026

Contact	Kate Yee
1195 Clark St
San Jose CA 95125
4082560411
americorps@ourcityforest.org

Listing ID	130310


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