How do I join up?
If you are interested in joining a Green Corps project or finding out more about Green Corps, please contact your local Service Provider.
As a Green Corps participant you will be paid for participation. You will also receive a uniform, accredited training and fantastic work experience. You do not need to be unemployed or receive income support to participate in Green Corps.
Green Corps Participants
- are paid an allowance by the Green Corps Service Provider on behalf of the Australian Government
- are supervised by a trained team leader
- receive accredited training
- gain improved career and employment prospects
- are part of a structured work experience while on the project
- obtain assistance in preparing for employment
What sort of training do Green Corps Participants receive?
All Green Corps projects provide participants with training, including:
- accredited training leading to a qualification at Certificate 1 level in a field related to the project activities (i.e. Conservation and Land Management; Horticulture or other related field)
- on-the-project training designed to provide practical skills to complete project tasks
- first aid training
- occupational health and safety training
- career counselling
Accredited training is provided by a training officer with qualifications recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The participant allowance cannot be counted towards the income test for the Independent Rate of Youth Allowance.