Volunteer With Us

We need you!


We need you!


Are you interested in ways that you can support the green building movement? 

Submit your interest in volunteering with USGBC California and demonstrate your passion for inspiring and accelerating change that achieves a greener, more equitable built environment.

Discover the advantages of volunteering with us in the details below!

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USGBC California values our community members’ time and talent!

Benefits of volunteering at USGBC California


  • Get acquainted with your Green Building Community and learn from industry leaders.
  • Expand your network and collaborate with the USGBC California team, as well as our community of members, sustainability professionals, educators, and subject-matter experts.
  • Advocate for climate action and have your voice heard.
  • Contribute to impactful projects in local underserved communities through our Environmental Justice Project and Green Schools programs.
  • Receive 50% of your continuing education (CE) hours per GBCI reporting period.
  • Connect with other students and professionals from California to support our programs and initiatives that align with your career goals.

Let’s continue to sustainably transform our built environment and foster a more equitable and sustainable California.

Volunteer Opportunities

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  • Help review grant applications
  • Support our annual fundraising event
  • Get your hands dirty onsite with 2-3 volunteer days per year

Learn more about the Environmental Justice Project

  • Deliver Sustainability Fundamentals education for kids in English or Spanish
  • Become a Mentor

Learn more about Green Schools

  • Become a pilot partner
  • Become a startup advisor

Learn more about the Net Zero Accelerator

  • Help deliver tenant education in English or Spanish

Learn more about the Green Affordable Housing Program

If you have an interest not listed above or if you have skills that you wish to share, please let us know!

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