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Green Cadre

Help your community while getting paid!

Join the Green Cadre program and get paid while helping your community by working on environmental, food insecurity, and other community service projects.

Green Cadre projects include:

Park and trail maintenance
Wildfire mitigation and protection
Food banks/community gardens

Green Cadre participants:

Ages 18-30
Orientation/Interview dates: April 20 – May 1, 2026
In-house training dates: May 4 – May 22, 2026
Work experience begins: May 25, 2026
$19 per hour!

Questions? Contact us!

MCWDB-greencadre@countyofmonterey.gov

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

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Application deadline: April 24, 2026

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I. Applicant Information

Name(Required)

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Email Address:(Required)

Note: This is the primary email address that we will use to communicate with you.

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Primary Phone Number(Required)

Alternate Phone Number

Birthdate (Month/Day/Year)(Required)

You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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I affirm that I am between 18-30 years of age.(Required)

Only applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for the Green Cadre program.

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Do you live in Monterey County, CA?(Required)

You must reside in Monterey County to participate in the Green Cadre program.

Yes

What is your address?(Required)

Street Address Apt/PO Box City/Town State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Check all that apply:(Required)

I have not participated in an AmeriCorps program

I have participated in a community service project before

I have difficulty finding employment

I am considered low-income

I am unemployed and/or out of school

I am or was justice-involved

I am in or transitioning from foster care

I am engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system

None of the above apply to me

Are you currently employed?(Required)

If yes, where are you employed?

Have you ever had a job before?(Required)

If yes, please list the names of the businesses you've worked at:

Have you ever participated in a job training program?(Required)

If yes, please list the name of the program(s):

What is the highest grade you've completed?(Required)

Did you graduate High School?(Required)

How did you learn about Green Cadre Program?(Required)

Monterey County Works Representative

Flyer

Social Media

Presentation

Other

Are you able to lift 25 pounds?(Required)

II. Photo Release

I agree that as a participant in the Monterey County Work’s programs and/or services, the use of any photographs taken that include my image or likeness may be used for any legal use including, but not limited to, publicity, copyright purposes, illustration, advertising, social media, and web content. Furthermore, I understand that no royalty, fee, or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.(Required)

III. Certification

I certify that all of the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.(Required)

I agree.

Please note that once selected, your wages will be paid by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board. To that end, you will have to complete their paperwork and enrollment process. Please confirm that you understand.(Required)

I understand.

Do you have any of these documents? (Check all that apply)(Required)

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card

Passport

High School Transcript / Report Card

State ID or Driver's License

Right to Work Card

None of the above

Applicant's Signature(Required)

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