2023 Returning Green Team Summer Apprenticeship Application

Welcome! This is the application for the 2023 Green Team Summer Apprenticeship for returning Green Team members. To be a returning Green Team member, you must have completed the 2022-2023 Fellowship or completed three eligible events after having completed a previous Apprenticeship. As a returning Green Team member, we will plan give you a spot in the Apprenticeship provided you complete the application on time and that we do not have a serious concern about your ability to successfully complete the program.

Please note that the application deadline for returning Green Team members is Sunday, April 23 (the deadline for new applicants is later on Sunday April 30). If you are not an eligible returning Green Team member, please use the new Green Team application instead at this link.

Details on the Green Team Summer Apprenticeship

The Green Team Youth Corps is a year-round program organized by Groundwork Jacksonville for youth 13-18 to connect to nature while empowering themselves as advocates for themselves, their city and the environment.

The 2023 Green Team Summer Apprenticeship will run in 2023 for 7 weeks from June 5th to July 31st. There will be an optional 8th week for qualified Apprentices, more details TBA.

Stipends start at $825 for the summer for first-year Apprentices and increase to $1000+ for returning Apprentices. Final stipend amounts are being set and will be communicated to you before and during the time you recieve your offer.

The Green Team Summer Apprenticeship includes an immersive mix of Play, Work, Learn and Serve activities and projects. Work projects this summer will include (but not be limited to) hands-on work building and maintaining urban trails and gardens and leading educational activities for children and community members at local parks. We will also go on meaningful and fun field trips to unique natural areas such as springs, beaches, and forests.

There are two cohorts, each with 8-10 youth and supervised by one Crew Leader and Youth Leader. One cohort will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and the other on Tuesdays and Thursdays-- you will have some choice of your cohort. Both cohorts will meet together on Fridays and occasional Saturdays. The 4th of July and Juneteenth (June 19) will be holidays. Days will run from 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM.

Who is eligible to Apply?

Must be age 13 - 18 years of age at time of application,
Must live in, attend school, or places of worship within Jacksonville urban core zip codes 32202, 32204, 32206, 32208, 32209, 32254.

What do we look for in our Green Team members?

With reasonable accomodation, we need Green Team members to be:

Interested in exploring and working in the outdoors, engaging in educational activities with community members, and learning about the local environment and community development;
Able to safely ride a bicycle for up to 3 miles a day in an urban setting by following safety guidelines provided by Groundwork Jacksonville staff;
Able to check an active email address of theirs at least every day:
Able to arrive on time every morning at 7:15 AM to our worksite in the Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville.
Committed to teamwork, safety, follow-through, education, and hard work;
Physically able to work outside for 5 hours, often in adverse conditions; handle tools, lift objects, and participate in required reflection time after each work day;
Culturally aware of self, others, and community, or willing to learn to be culturally aware;
Willing and able to verbally express ideas, issues, and needs to team and community members;
Ready to demonstrate workplace skills of teamwork, professionalism, and leadership along with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy;
A self-starter, shows and demonstrates a desire to learn, grow, and maximize personal potential.

We also ask our returning Green Team members to do their best to be supportive role models for our new Green Team members, and to challenge themselves to continue to grow themselves and further learn and lead.

What do I need to have in my application?

All of the following components of the application must be submitted on time on the Jotform application. The interview will be separately scheduled after we read your applications.
Part 1: Basic Information
Part 2: Questions for Returning Apprentices
Part 3: Parent or Guardian Permission
- Parental consent, including completion of the FERPA Parent Permission Form on Duval Homeroom.

Application Timeline:

February 2023: Green Team Apprenticeship Applications open

April 27: Final application deadline for Green Team Summer Apprenticeship

April to May: We will review applications and schedule interviews as they come in.

Mid April to Mid May: Recieve a final decision from us. If you want an earlier decision, please apply earlier as earlier applications will recieve earlier interviews and decisions. We will send out decisions to both accepted applications and to those we are not able to accept at this time.

Friday June 9 - Saturday July 29: Green Team Summer Apprenticeship

Schedule dates and times are subject to change.

Have questions? Email or call Oscar Psychas, Youth Program Manager, at oscar@groundworkjacksonville.org or (352)339-8744 Please normally call only during business hours, although he will be available by email and cell on Sunday April 30th in case of any last-minute application issues.

Date

How did you learn about this opportunity? (you may select one or several options)

Please name the person/organization/place you learned about Green Team from

Are you able to commit to the schedule listed on the website? *

Fellows missing scheduled programming may impact the success of our projects and result in a stipend deduction. To officially complete the Apprenticeship, you must attend at least 80% of sessions. Unexcused absences result in a $20 stipend deduction while excused absences result in a $10 deduction.

Youth Name*

First NameLast Name

If you have a nickname or preferred name other than your first name, please write it here.

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

How would you describe yourself?*

Gender on school records*

FemaleMale

Preferred pronouns (optional, select one or more)

She/herHe/himThey/themOther

Please choose the best description of your family structure at home

How many people live in your household?

(Optional) Please provide an estimate of your total household income

Name of Church/Place of Worship (or write N/A)*

Church/Place of Worship Zipcode (or write N/A)*

School Name*

Grade*

Student ID Number*

Last 4 Digits of SSN*

Youth Cell Number (if you have one)

Area CodePhone Number

Youth E-mail*

example@example.com

Youth Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

T-Shirt Size of Youth*

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Home Number

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian Cell Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian E-mail*

Parent/Guardian 2 Information (Optional)

Parent/Guardian Name 2 (optional)

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Home Number (optional)

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian 2 Cell Number (optional)

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian 2 E-mail (optional)

example@example.com

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact's Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Alt. Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

1) Why do you want to return to Green Team this summer?*

As a returning Green Team member, are there ways you would like to share your knowledge, skills, or team leadership with new Green Team members? *

How are you feeling about the summer Apprenticeship? Is there any questions you have for us about the Apprenticeship?*

Example: Any clubs, leadership positions, jobs, summer programs

To participate in the Summer Apprenticeship you will need to reliably come to our worksite in the Springfield neighborhood 3 to 4 times a week. How will you reach the worksite from your home (you can choose more than one)?

Parent/guardian dropoffDropoff by the ride of friend in programOther friend or family dropoffBus (check the bus route to see if it is feasible)Bike (we can provide free bike helmets and a free bike if you need, please see below)WalkOther

You will need a parent or guardian to fill out the FERPA Permission Form below.

Confirmation

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

Signature of Youth*

Signature of Parent/Guardian*

The 2023 Green Team Apprenticeship Application

Part 1: Basic Information

Part 2: Returning Green Team Questions

Note: if you need a bike to get to and from the program, please email us ASAP to let us know. We will schedule a day for you to repair the bike yourself with a professional who will give you all the instruction you need to successfully repair it.

Part 5: Parent or Guardian Permission

All done! Thank you for your interest in returning to Green Team. Your presence and contributions are very much appreciated.