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Youth Stewardship Volunteer Program

Green Seattle Partnership

Earn service hours while volunteering at stewardship events in Seattle's parks. Learn habitat restoration and invasive species management while helping restore the urban forest.

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About this opportunity

Green Seattle Partnership (GSP) offers year-round volunteer opportunities for middle and high school students to earn service hours. At GSP stewardship events, you'll learn about habitat restoration, best management practices for managing invasive species, proper planting techniques, and community action. You'll gain hands-on experience with guidance from Forest Stewards or GSP staff, make a real difference by helping Seattle's forested parklands thrive, and contribute to the health of the community's green spaces. All you need to do is find an event, register online, complete a Youth Waiver Sign-In Sheet (with parent signature), participate in the event, and have the event lead sign off on your school form.

What you'll do

  • Learn about habitat restoration and invasive species management
  • Gain hands-on experience with guidance from Forest Stewards or GSP staff
  • Help restore Seattle's forested parklands and urban forest
  • Contribute to the health of local green spaces
  • Earn service hours for school credit

Requirements

Must be under 18 years old. Parent or guardian signature required on Youth Waiver Sign-In Sheet to participate.