Committed to Conservation: Steven Addison, Job Training Coordinator
Civicorps is very proud to announce that our very own Job Training Coordinator Steven Addison was recently appointed as a board member for both the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps (ESCC) and the California Invasive Plant Council (CAL-IPC). As Job Training...
Presenting our 2020 Winter Graduate, A Dash of Real Nice
In a year marked with challenges, one Corpsmember is closing out 2020 on an uplifting note. We are elated to announce Enoc Peraza Garcia’s graduation from Civicorps Academy! Last Friday, Enoc presented his research report, marking the completion of his portfolio....
Building a Climate Army: an Interview with Bob Doyle
Robert E. Doyle is a 43+ year veteran of the parks and natural resources field, currently serving as General Manager of the East Bay Regional Park District. Doyle has received numerous awards and recognition for his many decades of leadership in conservation, park...
Got E-Waste? We Got You.
Conservation, youth development, education and job training. These have been the key components of Civicorps’ mission since 1983, with our Recycling program added in 1987. Did you know that we added E-waste collection to our Recycling services in 2017? ...
#WalkforBLM
It’s another eerily smoky, hazy day in the Bay Area. We continue to live through challenging times – a time of wildfires and COVID-19 – and the country also continues to be rife with racial injustice. While we are unable to resolve these crises...
From Corpsmember to Board Member
Eduardo J. Chaidez spends his days providing the public with meaningful connections to the natural, social and cultural history of California. Creating hands-on educational programs, leading tours and conducting outreach, Eduardo is a multi-faceted...
Journey to Graduation – Civicorps Grads June 2020
Last week, Civicorps was honored and humbled to share messages of hope and joy as we celebrated the enormous achievements of eight students who received their high school diplomas at our June 10, 2020 graduation ceremony. We congratulate our Spring 2020 graduating...
Climbing the Distance at Pinnacles National Park
Guest blog by David Jaeger David Jaeger, one of Civicorps’ 2019-2020 Jesuit Volunteers, recounts a three-day camping trip with ten Corpsmembers at Pinnacles National Park. We’re now almost two months into the COVID shelter-in-place in California. Though I’ve...
Spotlight on our Jesuit Volunteers
Every August, Civicorps has the privilege of welcoming two new Jesuit Volunteers (JV’s) into our ranks for a full year of service. As our new volunteers cycle in, we bid farewell to the two JV’s completing their year of service. In August 2019, we had the pleasure of...
A New Job He’s Passionate About
Civicorps said farewell to a fantastic member of our family recently. Sharif Ahmad started a new job, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! During his time at Civicorps, this talented young man served as a Conservation Intern and an Operations Intern at our Job...
Backpacking and Camping in Point Reyes
By David Jaeger Jesuit Volunteer, David Jaeger, had the opportunity to co-lead an outdoor trip with 8 Corpsmembers to Point Reyes National Seashore. I will quickly admit that I am not the best driver in the world. After receiving this warning, six Corpsmembers...
MLK 25th Annual Day of Service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Across the country, thousands of Americans participated in service activities on January 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This...
Journey to Graduation – Civicorps Grads December 2019
Join Civicorps’ December 12th Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts | RSVP Xiana I really hope I don’t trip on stage when I receive my high school diploma. It’s been a journey to finally accomplish it. For me growing...
Corpsmember of the Quarter: Jesus Fernandez
Jesus has been able to manage a demanding school schedule on top of his full time position at the JTC. He is one of two Operations Interns, and is excelling. He has a strong work ethic, is reliable, punctual and has great attendance. In his time at Civicorps, he has...
To participate or to really participate?
What is democratic participation and why is it important? That’s a question many of our students have when they see it listed on their graduation requirements. Simply put, it’s the participation in democracy. This graduation requirement permits Civicorps students to...