Ways to Get Involved

Like to get your hands dirty? Love trees? Believe in social, racial, and economic justice? Join our network and support Boston's urban forest. There are so many ways to get involved.

Looking to help grow and sustain Boston’s urban forest? Get involved in one of our programs below

Looking to see if we’re hiring? Scroll to the bottom of the page.

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How you can support Boston's urban forest

  • three people planting a large tree https://treeboston.org/now-hiring-director-of-programs/

    Donate

    Your generous donation grows Boston's urban forest and supports stronger, healthier, and greener neighborhoods

    Donate here
  • People looking at a tree to bring home

    Tree Giveaways

    We provide free trees to residents of Boston to plant in their yards. We're always seeking community partners in under-canopied neighborhoods to partner for our giveaways.

    Tree Giveaways

  • Teen Urban Tree Corps

    Are you a Boston teen looking to learn more about urban forestry? Our 7-week summer program provides paid opportunities to learn, grow, and give back to the community.

    Teen Urban Tree Corps
  • Team members planting a tree together.

    Volunteer

    Our volunteers (or volunTREErs) play a critical role in keeping Boston's trees healthy and happy.

    Volunteer with Us

  • Boston Urban Forest Friends

    Boston Urban Forest Friends (BUFF) is a coalition of organizations, community groups, and individuals focused on increasing partnerships and collaboration around growing Boston’s urban canopy.

    Boston Urban Forest Friends

    • Current Opportunities

  • Tree planting

    Have a site in need of some trees? Fill out our tree planting proposal form.

    • Current Job Openings

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    Director of Programs

     

    Tree Boston is seeking a passionate, motivated, and creative individual committed to environmental justice and tree equity as its Director of Programs (DP).
    The DP will direct, manage, and oversee the organization’s education and tree planting programs. As a member of the Leadership Team, the DP will report directly to the Executive Director and will supervise program directors in Tree Planting and Education.

    Full job description can be found here.

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    MassCEC Internships

     

    Summer 2026 internships are currently closed. We will begin our fall interview process for interns in July or August.

    Every spring, summer, and fall semester we seek 2-3 interns to work closely with staff to care for trees, write newsletters, blog posts, and social media, assist with event coordination, and do research, outreach, and other activities as needed. You can read more about the opportunity on the MassCEC website.

    To learn  more and apply, please follow the instructions here. Your cover letter should be specific to this semester’s posting(s).

    Please note: You must be a Massachusetts college or graduate student or recent graduate for this internship.

  • Board members

    Board Member Openings

     

    Passionate about environmental justice and equity? We are always interested in connecting with prospective board members. Learn more and apply to participate more deeply with our important mission. Learn more and apply to join.

    • Browse our calendar for upcoming events, webinars, and more.

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    Thank you for caring for Boston's trees!