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Volunteer Opportunities Abound...
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with GreenTown Los Altos, whether you just want to contribute to a single project, work with us for a few hours on a single day, or make a longer term commitment. Below are some of our current volunteer openings. To volunteer, email us.
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Internships for Students
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Every summer GreenTown invites a cohort of college and high school (junior & senior) students to participate in our structured and guided intern program. They contribute to our projects while having a fulfilling and enriching experience. Email us if you are interested.
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR ...
GreenTown is looking for a new WoW! Project Lead! The Project Lead provides support to school leads in promoting alternative forms of transportation to school, including biking, walking and carpooling. These modes reduce greenhouse gases and toxic air emissions and help reduce traffic congestion around our schools. Plus, it’s a healthy and fun way for kids to bookend their school day! Check out our webpage at: https://www.greentownlosaltos.org/schoolswow
The GreenTown WoW! Project Lead:
Helps School WoW! Leads with Program Planning
Encourages and Supports Bike/Ped Safety Instruction
Provides Marketing Support
Conducts Data Analysis and Supports Program Evaluation
Actively recruit volunteers from our local community to get involved in GreenTown’s projects and events. Mentor volunteers, and organize a Volunteer Appreciation event.
EMAIL us if you are interested.
Biking you thing?
Help organize community bike tours of historical sites, native landscapes, Hardy Jones artistic metal sculptures, and summer & winter solstice rides.
Coordinate GreenTown’s Bike Valet service at community events.
EMAIL us if you are interested.
Our 500 Trees project continues to plant trees throughout our local community. Help us plant trees! The hardest part is digging the hole. Someone with a truck would be helpful too.
EMAIL us if you are interested.
Love the written word?
Research and write articles for our blog and for local news outlets to spread the word about green happenings in our community.
EMAIL us if you are interested.
Great at networking? Post events on local media datebooks and email schools and other organizations to promote GreenTown projects and events. Post to our Facebook page and Twitter account. Edit articles and post to the GreenTown blog and Los Altos Patch blog.
EMAIL us if you are interested
Great with a camera? Like video editing?
Take photos and videos at GreenTown events. Edit videos and upload to GreenTown’s YouTube channel.
EMAIL us if you are interested.
Application for the 2025 Internship is now Closed. Please check back in the Spring 2026 for the 2026 internship.
For 2025, we are offering four paid internships in two project areas. Each internship is for 10 hours/week for 6 weeks at $18.20/hour.
Sustainable Urban Landscapes (3 Interns)
GreenScape Changemaker: Community and Climate Action (2 Interns)
Key Dates:
Applications are due Friday April 25.
Interviews will be scheduled for May 5-9.
Candidate selections will be announced May 16.
Candidate acceptances are due May 23.
The internships start June 9 and end July 18.
Additional Details:
The ideal candidate will be a rising junior or senior high school student passionate about environmental issues.
The skills required are effective communication, good research skills, good time management and familiarity with the preparation of documents, spreadsheets and slides.
Interns must be willing to work as a team.
Interns must be able to work with minimal supervision.
The work will generally be from home or at the project site (pls see internship requirements)
There will be weekly in-person or zoom meetings with a GreenTown mentor.
The internship will culminate in a slide show presentation and demonstration to the public and/or GreenTown members on the summer accomplishments.
The internships are open to: Students attending the MVLA schools
OR residents of Los Altos or Los Altos Hills attending other schools.
Mentor: Gary Hedden
Description: There is great interest in creating sustainable urban landscapes featuring native plants as such landscapes are resilient, drought-tolerant and support local wildlife, especially birds, bees and butterflies. This internship will involve researching other efforts and recommending a plan of action for Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. The findings will be presented to the GreenTown Board.
Work may include: The findings may also be presented to the Los Altos Environmental Commission and/or the Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Review Committee.
Links & Resources:
https://collaborate.mountainview.gov/biodiversity
https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/urban-forestry/urban-forest-plan
https://lci.ca.gov/planning/land-use/urban-forestry/
https://sustainability.santaclaracounty.gov/ufmp
https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/urban-and-community-forestry
https://www.ourcityforest.org/
https://vibrantcitieslab.com/toolkit/
Mentor: Jane Packard
Description: Are you passionate about sustainability and looking for a hands-on way to make an impact in your community? Join us and help advance Los Altos’ climate action goals by engaging local leaders and community groups in sustainable green landscaping practices.
Work may include: As part of this internship, you will:
Learn how climate action is implemented at the Heritage Apricot Orchard, a local example of sustainable landscaping.
Research and develop strategies to engage youth in GreenScape community service
Promote & Advocate your insights by writing a blog, contributing an article to the Los Altos Town Crier, or posting on GreenTown’s social media to inspire broader community action.
Get dirty and dig in where you’ll help maintain the orchard while learning firsthand about sustainable landscaping.
Explore key environmental concepts, including:
The role of healthy trees in producing oxygen and capturing carbon.
The importance of water conservation in climate resilience.
The value of cultivating soil fertility to reduce plant stress due to climate change.
The impact of pollinator-friendly practices on local ecosystems.
The benefits of sustainable landscaping for greener communities.
Assess the capacity and interests of youth-oriented service organizations to participate in GreenScape initiatives.
Present your findings and recommendations to the Environmental Commission to help shape future community programs.
Links & Resources:
Los Altos Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
Los Altos Environmental Commission
GreenTown interns research on making Heritage Orchard more inclusive