NOTICE - We are not accepting applications as of 3/15/10 

Corpsmember, Terryance Wilbourn, takes a break from working on an LA Green Corps project to smile for the camera.

Benefits of Joining the LA Green Corps:

• Be part of a green movement to assist in the rebuilding of your unique city!
• Learn job skills and gain technical experience while you earn money!
• Create a career path for yourself!
• Undergo a variety of useful trainings! 
• Receive an AmeriCorps Education Award for school! 
• Interview with potential employers! 
• Learn job readiness skills such as resume preparation, proper interview techniques, and dressing for success!
  

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a young adult between the ages of 17- 24 years old from Jefferson, Orleans, or St. Bernard Parish
• Able to commit to a work schedule: 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m., M-F during the term of service
• Be able to commute to and from central program sites in New Orleans  (program provides van transportation to and from projects across the region)
• Willing and able to do physically demanding work
• Willing to attend a one week unpaid orientation session
• Youth with Criminal Records allowed 
• Youth with disabilities encouraged to apply  

 

How to Apply:

Potential Corpsmembers must successfully complete an application and interview process. Applicants must have a photo ID, birth certificate, and social security card. Interested 17 to 24 year olds can apply to one of two sites*: 

• Energy Efficiency/ Conservation Site at Alliance for Affordable Energy (1001 South Broad Street, New Orleans): Call Rick to Apply @ 504-289-4645
  
• Deconstruction, Construction, and Historic Preservation Site at Old City Building Center (341 North Hennessey Street, New Orleans): Call Greg to Apply @ 504-782-7612

• *Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or their families can call Suzy at Arc of Greater New Orleans to Apply @ 504-382-9941 

Employing Youth with Intellectual Disabilities: The LA Green Corps views all youth as assets to the community. Including individuals with documented intellectual disabilities is a unique opportunity for our program to promote inclusion and mirror reality. Not only do youth with intellectual disabilities benefit from an integrated work experience through developing confidence and a sense of capability, but youth without disabilities learn tolerance, sensitivity, and how to work with a diverse group of coworkers. Inspiring and training inclusive crews in the emerging sustainable industries helps New Orleans create best practices for an inclusive workforce development in a green economy that can be highlighted across the nation.

For general program information, please call Suzy @ 504-382-9941