Youth Stewardship Opportunities

Volunteer & Earn Service Hours
Youth Employment
Youth Waiver Sign-in Sheet

Youth Stewardship

Join a Green Seattle Partnership youth program today!

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“I had the opportunity of talking with different youth, volunteers, GSP staff, and forest stewaeds who contribute in different ways but who all care about the same thing: our earth. I have learned firsthand how important the connection between the health of our community and the health of our land is.” – Jackie

“I feel even more excited about my future plans to study and work in the environmental field, especially after having this opportunity. I learned that there are many points of views and techniques on how and why to take care of our land after working with people who have different persepectives.” – Sadie

Volunteer and Earn Service Hours

How Do I Earn Service Hours?

  1. Find an event and register online
  2. Print and fill out the Youth Waiver Sign-In Sheet
  3. Participate in a GSP stewardship event with a completed Youth Waiver Sign-In Sheet (including parent signature!)
  4. Have the even lead sign off on your school form for hours served
  5. Submit to your teacher for credit.

    Attend a GSP event, spend time with friends outdoors in nature and earn service hours! GSP offers opportunities year-round to earn Middle School & High School service hours!

    At our volunteer events you will:

    • Learn about habitat restoration, best management practices for managing invasive species, proper planting techniques, community action, and more!
    • Get hands-on experience with guidance from Forest Stewards or GSP staff. After attending just a few events you’ll be a seasoned veteran! Service learning credits are always available.
    • Make a difference by helping our forested parklands thrive. The work our volunteers do contributes to the health of Seattle’s green spaces, and ensures that we’ll have access to thriving natural areas well into the future.
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    Youth Employment with Green Seattle Partnership

    Several of our partners hire youth to work in Seattle’s parks! Working on a crew, summer employment program or internship, is a wonderful way to get job experience, learn about a variety of topics, and contribute to the stewardship of Seattle’s urban forest.

    Here at GSP we’re grateful to have so many partners. The wide variety of groups we partner are all working towards the common goal of caring for Seattle’s natural areas. There are many opportunities to get involved through our partner network!

    To learn more, check out this guide we’ve put together!

     

    Learn about different youth opportunities within GSP from former youth participants and our partners at the Student Conservation Association, DNDA, and Partner in Employment.

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      What is the Youth Waiver Sign-in Sheet?

      The Youth Waiver Sign-In Sheet is a simple permission slip for attendees under the age of 18 to participate in GSP activities.

      By filling out basic information and getting signed permission from your parent or guardian, you can join in taking care of a local forest nearby, spend time with friends, and earn service credit for school!

      Download a GSP Youth Waiver here.

       

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