Volunteer
Looking to get involved and help us keep Worcester clean, green, and beautiful all year long? We could always use the extra hands! Periodically, WGC will be looking for individual volunteers and neighborhood groups to participate in city cleanups. Register to join our team below, and we’ll keep you updated with our latest volunteer opportunities!
Get your own litter cleanup kit
Additionally, for a minimum donation of $30, Keep Massachusetts Beautiful will send you your own litter cleanup kit so you can get involved by cleaning up your own neighborhood! The kits include:
- A litter cleanup/grabber tool
- An official Mass Litter Cleanup Crew Safety T-Shirt
- An official Mass Litter Cleanup Crew reusable trash bag
- A pair of high-quality gloves
Opportunities for college students
The WGC is always looking for innovative ways to collaborate with our city’s extensive academic community!
Some ways to get involved:
– Organize a group cleanup with a club
– Volunteer as an individual for any of our upcoming events
– Partner with us for a class project
– Assist with grant writing and research
– Implement educational materials on your campus
– Apply to be a District Site Manager
Clean Streets Collective (CSC)
The Clean Streets Collective is all about empowering residents and community groups to take pride in their neighborhoods. Through this city-led initiative, the Department of Sustainability & Resilience and the Quality of Life Team are providing free green trash bags for litter cleanups. Worcester Green Corps is proud to be one of the local partners helping to get these bags into your hands. Once filled, bags can be placed out on your regular trash day for collection by the City’s sanitation team. It’s a simple way to make a meaningful impact—join us in keeping Worcester beautiful!
Donate
Looking to make a financial contribution on a smaller level? Worcester Green Corps also accepts individual donations (minimum requirement: $10). Donations help purchase materials for year-round cleanup and beautification projects. Thanks in advance for your contribution!
Careers
Are you passionate about working outdoors and making a positive impact in your community? We’re seeking dedicated individuals for part-time, seasonal positions! Dive into rewarding opportunities that help beautify and enhance Worcester while connecting with nature and your neighbors. Check out our current job openings and be part of something great!
Note: these positions run 3 times a year from April-May, July-August, and October-November.
YouthWorker: Maintenance Assistant
Are you a high school student aged 14-18 with a passion for beautifying your community? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to help with projects like litter pickup, power-washing, planting flowers, and maintaining green spaces in Worcester. The Maintenence Assistant, employed through the Worcester Community Action Council’s YouthWorks Program, will gain valuable hands-on job training and participate in Career Pathway sessions that explore environmental education and essential job skills.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your employability while making a positive impact in your city! Join us in creating a cleaner, greener Worcester.
District Site Manager
No longer accepting applications.
Become a District Site Manager! Lead cleanup efforts, get outside, and make a difference! The District Site Manager supervises approximately five city YouthWorks students that are hired through the Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) on beautification efforts, green jobs education and career pathways, as well as other green initiatives.
Check with your university if you are interested in using this position for internship credits.
Horticultural Specialist
No longer accepting applications.
Join the Worcester Green Corps team as our Horticultural Specialist! Help create thriving pollinator and rain gardens while promoting environmental sustainability. In this role, you’ll design garden layouts, select native plants, and manage ongoing site maintenance. You’ll also have the opportunity to teach youth workers hands-on horticultural skills, guiding them in the importance of supporting local ecosystems. Work outdoors, get creative, and make a real difference in the community by cultivating beautiful, sustainable green spaces!
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and the City of Worcester have all pledged financial support of this program. Additionally, AT&T and CSX are lead sponsors of the program. More contributors are needed to make this program sustainable each and every year going forward. Click the button below to see available sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsoring the Earth Day Cleanup Competition
Worcester Green Corps is excited to host our annual Earth Day Cleanup Competition, bringing together local organizations and volunteers for a friendly contest to collect the most litter. This high-energy event boosts neighborhood aesthetics, increases foot traffic, and promotes environmental awareness—all while offering great exposure for our sponsors. By supporting this initiative, your business will be recognized as a community leader committed to sustainability and civic pride. Join us in making a lasting impact—become a sponsor today!
Sponsoring the Catch Basin Mural Project
Green Corps collaborates with Worcester DPW and local artist, Sharinna Travieso, to craft vibrant sidewalk murals near city catch basins. These artworks not only educate about water pollution but also inspire action against illegal dumping into sewers linked to our precious rivers, ponds, and lakes. Positive community feedback from past murals fuels our ambition to continue this impactful initiative and expand murals across the ever-growing canvas that is Worcester. Join us in supporting this project to create a cleaner, more beautiful Worcester for all.
Chamber Members
Calling all Worcester Chamber member businesses and organizations! Does your Worcester storefront or street need beautifying or a little TLC? You can request a visit from one of our Worcester Green Corps Clean Teams! They can help with cleanup and beautification tasks such as litter pickup, window washing, graffiti removal, paint touchups, sidewalk maintenance, overgrowth removal, and more!
**Please note that this service request is available exclusively to Chamber members.
Opportunities for businesses
Looking to contribute to our mission in an impactful way? There are a variety of ways your business can get involved with the WGC:
- Host a “Lunch & Learn” with your employees
- Schedule a community cleanup with your employees
- Co-adopt an island with us to add to the greenery in the city
- In-kind donations and cleanup support
Contact Us
atieri@worcesterchamber.org
508-753-2924 ext. 233
A program of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
https://www.worcesterchamber.org/
Thank you to our sponsors
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