Become an EnviroLeader!
¡Conviértete en un EnviroLeader!
The EnviroLeaders program is available to Sonoma Valley teens between the ages of 14 to 18 and offers hands-on education in the fields of sustainable agriculture and restoration.
El programa EnviroLeaders está abierto a jóvenes del Valle de Sonoma entre las edades de 14 a 18 y ofrece instrucción directa en las áreas de agricultura sostenible y restauración.
The EnviroLeaders program provides Sonoma Valley teens with the opportunity to gain essential job and life skills through practical environmentally focused training. There will be an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, community building, and park stewardship over a semester-long employment program.
El programa EnviroLeaders provée una oportunidad a los jóvenes del Valle de Sonoma para aprender habilidades esenciales en el trabajo y la vida a través de capacitación práctica enfocada en el ambiente. Habrá un énfasis en la agricultura sostenible, crear comunidad, y cuidar de áreas verdes a lo largo del semestre de trabajo.
EnviroLeaders are mentored by Sonoma Ecology Center educators and other professionals in the environmental field. They meet twice a week, at the Sonoma Garden Park and other sites around the Valley. EnviroLeaders are paid $15/hr for their work.
Los EnviroLeaders son aconsejados por educadores de Sonoma Ecology Center y otros profesionales en el campo ambiental. Se reúnen dos veces a la semana en Sonoma Garden Park y otros sitios alrededor del Valle. Los EnviroLeaders ganan $15 por hora de trabajo.
We’re looking for students who are good team players, have strong communication skills, are willing to learn, and have an interest in working on sustainable communities and climate change.
Buscamos a estudiantes que saben trabajar en equipo, tienen habilidad de comunicarse claramente, están dispuestos a aprender y están interesados en trabajar en comunidades sostenibles y el cambio climático.
To apply, fill out this online application form and email a cover letter and your resume to tony@sonomaecologycenter.org, or mail them to the following address:
Para remitir una solicitud, llena este formulario y envía una carta y résume (ambos en inglés) a tony@sonomaecologycenter.org o envíalas por correo a la siguiente dirección:
Tony Passantino
c/o Sonoma Ecology Center
PO Box 1486
Eldridge, CA 95431
Questions? ¿Tienes preguntas?
Contact Tony Passantino at tony@sonomaecologycenter.org.
Ponte en contacto con Tony en tony@sonomaecologycenter.org
EnviroLeaders in the News
Here are a few news articles offering more information on the EnviroLeader program:
Interested? ¿Interesado?
Applications for Summer 2025 are now closed.
The Summer 2025 program runs June 6 through August 9. Workdays are twice per week, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Sonoma Garden Park.
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Las solicitudes para el verano de 2025 están cerradas.
El programa de verano 2025 comenzará el 6 de junio y terminará el 9 de agosto. Los días de trabajo serán dos veces por semana, los viernes y sábados de 9:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. en Sonoma Garden Park.
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