Volunteers planting a tree. Photo: SFTTB
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.
How you can support Boston's urban forest
Donate
Your generous donation supports and grows Boston's urban forest as a tool to build stronger, healthier, and greener neighborhoods
Donate here
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 6-week summer program provides paid opportunities to learn, grow, and give back to the community
Teen Urban Tree Corps
Volunteer
Our volunteers (or volunTREErs) play a critical role in keeping Boston's trees healthy and happy.
Residential VolunTREErs
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
Current Job Openings
Director of Advancement
Speak for the Trees, Boston, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Advancement to lead fundraising and development initiatives to support the growth and sustainability of the organization. This candidate should be a visionary leader with a background in nonprofit advancement, strategic fundraising, and donor and community relations. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Advancement will use a community-centric approach and collaborate with staff and board to develop and implement strategies that ensure the financial growth and stability of the organization.
For further information and how to apply, click here or download this pdf.
Community and Events Coordinator
Speak for the Trees, Boston seeks a community-driven and motivated Community and Events Coordinator to join our team. This individual will collaborate with staff to coordinate, plan, and carry out events to develop ongoing engagement to build and sustain community partnerships.
For further information and how to apply, click here or download this pdf.
Coming Soon:
Boston Green Jobs Project Manager
Stay tuned for more info!
MassCEC Internships
Our Fall 2024 internship is now closed. If you are interested in future opportunities, please fill out the form below.
Every spring, summer, and fall semester we seek 2-3 interns to help with communication and event planting. Interns work closely with staff to 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.
Details: Pay is $18/hour for 12-16 hours per week for the fall and spring semesters and approximately 30 hours / week during the summer semester. Interns are expected to come to the office, 1/week during the semester and 2-3 times / week during the summer. To apply, please fill out online form. (Please note: you must be a Massachusetts college or graduate student or recent graduate for this internship.)
Board Member Openings
Passionate about environmental justice and equity? We are actively growing our board. Learn more and apply to join.
