About
The USGBC-LA Green Building Corps (GBC) is a structured internship program that provides participants with valuable experience, relationships, and opportunities to contribute to green building projects with the goal to make the greater Los Angeles region healthier, more affordable, and sustainable for all.
Participants provide project support for the USGBC-LA Annual Legacy Project, Green Schools microgrant projects, California Native Plant Landscape Curriculum, as well as other chapter programs, and member groups. Additionally, green building projects are sourced across architecture, engineering, and construction firms as well as sustainability consultants, public agencies, and community partners. The intent is for these projects to provide a public or community benefit, allowing those seeking opportunities to gain experience, build relationships, and better position themselves for future employment.
*GBC Members commit to a minimum six-month term of 10–20 hours per week, on a volunteer basis.
By joining the Green Building Corps you will:
- Be matched with a mentor from our Mentor Network (either in-person or virtually) to focus further on their individualized career development
- Be provided with FREE USGBC-LA memberships and access to all our training sessions, recorded content, and events at no cost whenever possible
- Receive a certificate of completion upon the successful conclusion of the program
Download The Brochure!
Download The Brochure!
Learn more information on our Green Building Corps Hourly Packages!


Applications now open--Join the GBC!
Commit to a minimum six-month term of 10–20 hours per week, on a volunteer basis!

Bring in GBC support for your company today!
Companies can support the GBC program by obtaining allotted hours to assist on projects, back-office work, event support, data entry, and more. All hourly payments go directly to support the GBC participants.

Become a Mentor!
One of the benefits of our unique community is the opportunity to become a mentor through curated matchmaking and activities as part of the USGBC-LA initiatives!