Groundwork Denver

Let’s hear it for the Groundwork Denver youth changemakers like Jovani: “Hi! My name is Jovani; my pronouns are he/him and his. I’m on the Sheridan Blue Team at Groundwork Denver as a Supervisor. I work to make my community better by having youth engage in outdoor work in their communities. Such tasks include cleaning up trash, gardening, doing trail cleanups, helping in community events, learning about social justice, and discovering how to be young leaders in today’s green work jobs. "What I love most about being part of the Groundwork Denver team is that I started working when I was 14 years old, and since then, it has provided me with the skills I need today to advocate for myself. It has shown me that what I care about matters and has provided me with leadership skills that I’m continuing to grow. All the amazing partners such as Generation Wild and Groundwork's Water Program also support the work we do by helping to engage the youth and teach them Groundwork Denver’s mission and message. I get to work alongside others who care about the same climate problems or just want to try to make their community a better place. "Trying to make a positive change in my community means a lot to me because it's a positive outlook in our communities; to have them look nice and clean and feel safe and secure to hang out outside. I feel like all the work we do is important and provides great skills for the younger generation interested in land work, climate, or just this type of work.”

Meet Greg, one of the Groundwork Denver youth leading today and shaping tomorrow! “Hi! My name is Greg Rodriguez-Medina. I’m on the Green Team at Groundwork Denver, and I work to make my community better by giving youth an opportunity to help their neighborhood change for the better. What I love most about being part of the Green Team is the knowledge as well as the skills I was taught to make a positive impact within my own community. This program means a lot to me because I can physically see and feel the change in my community and other communities just like mine.”

This month, we're highlighting some of our awesome Green Team youth supervisors, who shared reflections from their summer spent leading teens from their neighborhoods in local projects. Meet dedicated Daquan: "Hi, my name is Daquan Brown, and I am a Groundwork Denver Green Team supervisor. I've loved my time with Groundwork, from being a youth experiencing different things to a supervisor giving those different experiences. I hope we continue to create opportunities for young people to become leaders in their communities."

All Groundwork Denver programs incorporate young green leaders. Recently, our Green Corps young adults joined forces with our Water Program to install rain barrels. The youth learned about water conservation and proper barrel installation, and residents got free barrels to support their landscapes. Win-win!

A big part of Groundwork Denver is our Youth Program, which makes space for young people to join our team and lead local environmental justice efforts in their own communities. Hear from Isabella, who, after several years on her local Green Team, served as a Youth Supervisor over the summer: "Hi, my name is Isabella Klein. I am on the Green Team at Groundwork Denver, and I work to make my community better by doing trash pick-ups and helping grow crops that go to local schools in the Sheridan community. What I love most about being part of the Green Team is all the amazing opportunities that have opened up for me and all the good work we do for others. This program means a lot to me because it helps me get outside my comfort zone and to try new things and take new chances.”

In case you missed it, we want to share the news that our beloved Executive Director, Cindy Chang, has decided to step down from her role. We are incredibly grateful for her many years of volunteer and board membership, and of course her 7 years of dedicated service, visionary leadership, and lasting impact she has made on our organization and the community in her current role. You can read our full announcement here: https://conta.cc/3YeXCuf As we embark on the search for our next Executive Director, we are excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead. We are now accepting applications for our next leader who will continue Groundwork Denver’s mission of partnering with youth and community to build a healthy, equitable, and sustainable environment. We invite you to learn more about the job opening and the application process on our website: https://lnkd.in/gatpGUtw. Your help spreading the word is invaluable to us. Please share this post within your networks and with anyone you believe would be a great fit for this role. Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our journey. Together, we will continue to grow a greener future. #JobOpening #ExecutiveDirector #Leadership #Community #EnvironmentalImpact #DenverJobs #NonprofitJobs #Denver #EnvironmentalJustice

Want to get more involved with local environmental justice efforts? There are lots of ways through Groundwork Denver. Click through our website or tag someone you know who should check these out.

Our Anita Needs a Tree campaign has just one tree planting day left: May 4 in Commerce City. Join us as a volunteer, sponsor a tree that will go to a resident impacted by environmental injustice, or help us spread the word! Here's some great coverage from Friday's planting in Sheridan.

*PAID* Home Energy Efficiency Internship opportunity! Hear from Lorenzo Sanchez, our Energy program director, about how interning with Groundwork Denver will boost your career while doing right by community and the environment.

HIRING YOUNG ADULTS! Earn while you learn green job skills that will help you find your way into a career you love. You've got the grit, now get GRIT - join our GReen Infrastructure Training program today! https://lnkd.in/gzjiksEG