Job description
AmeriCorps Community Landscaping Trainees will transform vacant lots in Baltimore City into communal green spaces and public gardens, serving with community members and helping lead volunteer groups to conceptualize, create, and maintain green spaces. Team members will learn how to properly use hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment involved in landscaping, and participate in educational workshops, job skills training, and workforce development activities.
Company
Nonprofit • Education • Agriculture
Civic Works is a Baltimore‑based nonprofit that strengthens local communities through education, workforce development, and environmental stewardship. The organization partners with AmeriCorps volunteers to tutor students, create community gardens, rehabilitate homes, and implement energy‑efficiency projects that benefit low‑income residents and seniors. Civic Works also trains residents for careers in the healthcare and green‑job sectors, positioning itself as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth. By integrating community service, green initiatives, and professional development, the organization offers a unique blend of social impact and career pathways for job seekers.