The inaugural program, funded through private donations, will give 24 teenagers experience working outdoors in city parks, where they can learn about trees, plants, wildlife and more.
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The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities and the Portland Parks Conservancy have officially launched Portland Youth Corps, a service and conservation program that will pay teens to work on city parks projects.
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Portland councilors accepted over $125,000 in private donations for parks projects, including $85,000 to expand a skateboard park in Libbytown, $20,000 to begin a summer youth service program and $20,000 to expand a small boat launch at East End Beach.
Although the skatepark project received the largest donation, city staff and councilors were most enthusiastic about the $20,000 donation from the Portland Parks Conservancy to begin a Youth Corps, which aims to provide training and service opportunities to underserved youth through a summer work program in the city’s parks and open spaces.
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PORTLAND (WGME) – It’s no secret young people have been harshly impacted by the pandemic, so Portland Parks Conservancy thought it would be the perfect time to offer area teens the opportunity to get involved in their community, while also making money.
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Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros.
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The Portland Parks Conservancy is looking to establish a Portland Youth Corps for the city parks, while raising money to increase access and enjoyment of a playground and planned trail system in the Riverton neighborhood.