empowering youth to build positive change
Climate Corps is a paid green fellowship program for youth. As a Climate Corps fellow, you receive a stipend to work on local food systems, land conservation, sustainability-focused organizing/advocacy, and coastal resilience work in the Environmental Justice community of East Boston.
Climate Corps Fellows will earn to learn and act on climate solutions, developing tangible green job skills. The fellowship is open to youth and young adults dedicated to climate justice in the Greater Boston area, aged 14-24. High school, college, and out of school youth welcome. Read the participation guide for more information about the program. If you have any questions, please email climatecorps@eastiefarm.com
The 2026 Climate Corps application is now closed. Applications for the 2027 cohort will open in January of 2027.
Climate Corps FAQs
Who can apply to be in Climate Corps?
Any youth between the ages of 14-24 located in the Greater Boston area. If you are 13 at the time of application, you may still apply if you will be 14 by the official start date of the program. To reiterate, you cannot participate if you are not 14 by the start date. If you are 24 at the time of application but will turn 25 during the duration of the program, you may still apply. You do not need to be enrolled in college and university to apply.
What do Climate Corps participants do?
The better question is what don’t they do! Fellows work on a variety of different projects depending on their track of interest: Produce for the People (Food justice), Living Lands (Farming), Student Stewards (Education), and Organizational Roots (Nonprofit administration). During their time here at Eastie Farm, fellows are also encouraged to design and implement an independent project of their choosing related to their interests. From rain water collection barrels to communications initiatives, Climate Corps participants are able to explore their interests and build incredible projects here at Eastie Farm.
Are Climate Corps participants paid?
Yes! All Climate Corps participants are compensated for their work by means of a stipend. The stipend is distributed in chunks every two weeks. Please see the participation guide for more details.
Is previous climate work a requirement to apply?
Not necessarily – we love to see that you have in interest in climate or environmental work, but what matters most is seeing that you are a good community member. Whether that’s through volunteering, familial roles, or employment, we are looking for people who care about making their community a better place and are interested in pathways to healing our planet. Essentially, a background in climate/environmental work is great, but not required.
What does the Climate Corps schedule look like?
Depends on the track you pursue! As of 2026, Climate Corps participants work 30 hours a week. In addition to working onsite at Eastie Farm, fellows attend field trips at green job employer sites to learn more about pathways after Climate Corps.