EarthCorps

EarthCorps develops leaders to strengthen community and restore the health of our environment. We envision a global community of leaders who create a world where people and nature thrive together.

It is key to have the next generation of leaders involved with environmental restoration on a local level in the Seattle area & we seek to involve anyone who has a spark of interest in environmental leadership. This service-learning position will give an introduction to environmental restoration and the importance of community involvement in restoration projects. 

Throughout the year we work with 10,000 youth and community volunteers in our region each year. Our programs focus on several areas: environmental restoration, youth development, community volunteerism, and cross-cultural understanding. Environmental Restoration: We work with dozens of partner organizations to restore our environment to its natural state and to maximize public access to our open spaces while minimizing impact on the environment. Work includes planting trees, building hiking trail, and restoring salmon habitat. Community Volunteerism: Corps members serve our community for 6-12 months during our program. We encourage volunteerism and community involvement on a larger scale, supervising 10,000 volunteers annually. Cross-cultural Understanding: We bring young people from around the world to participate in our program. The international aspect of our program has a profound impact on the young people we serve- not only from countries such as Kenya, Guatemala, Nepal, and Russia, but also the young people from our region with whom they work.