Everyone belongs.
You don’t need a particular background to make a difference. A willingness to help is a meaningful place to start.
Small acts. Meaningful change.
Making a difference,
one hour at a time.
Invest your time in a healthier planet. Join a community working to protect, restore, and preserve the environment for future generations.
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Time Today. Impact Forever.Give your time. Make an impact.Discover Green Hours
01 / About us
Building stronger communities
through service.
The Green Hours Initiative is founded on a simple belief: time is our most valuable resource. Every minute dedicated by a volunteer has the potential to create meaningful change, helping protect, restore, and preserve our planet for future generations.
We bring people together through environmental service and community action. Every volunteer, regardless of background or experience, can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable Earth.
Connection matters.
Service brings us together. Giving your time is also a chance to meet people and build a stronger community.
Every hour counts.
Small acts of service add up. Each hour is an opportunity to contribute to a better future.
02 / Our mission
Connecting people.
Creating change.
Our mission is to inspire individuals to invest their time in making a positive impact on the environment. Through community cleanups, tree planting, conservation efforts, and environmental education, every hour volunteered contributes to a healthier, more sustainable Earth.
Lasting environmental change begins with individual action. By giving our time today, we can build a legacy that benefits generations to come.
Be part of the community Our environmental focus
Time invested in a healthier planet.
Community cleanups
Caring for shared spaces by removing litter and encouraging responsible waste disposal.
Tree planting
Supporting greener communities and a healthier environment for future generations.
Conservation
Encouraging everyday actions that protect natural spaces and preserve our planet’s resources.
Environmental education
Helping people understand how their choices and volunteer time can support a more sustainable Earth.
Across borders
Local action.
Global reach.
From the United States to Bolivia, Colombia, Hungary, Portugal, and Ethiopia, Green Hours connects people across North America, South America, Europe, and Africa through a shared commitment to service. Across four continents, we’re showing how small actions in our own communities can become part of something bigger.
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North America
United States
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South America
Bolivia & Colombia
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Europe
Hungary & Portugal
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Africa
Ethiopia
03 / Photo journal
A world worth caring for.
People, places, and moments from our community. Explore the photo journal below.
04 / Our team
Our leadership team.
The people guiding our vision, supporting our members, and coordinating our work.
Executive leadership
Nathan Seyoum
Founder, President & CEO
Establishes the organization’s vision, sets strategic priorities, and oversees overall leadership, growth, and long-term direction.
Eliyal Tabor
Vice President (VP)
Supports the Founder in executive leadership, coordinates across departments, and helps ensure the organization’s goals and initiatives are carried out effectively.
Korra Alemayehu
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Leads day-to-day organizational execution, aligns department priorities, and works with the executive team to turn Green Hours’ vision into coordinated action.
Department leadership
Caleb Alelegn
Vice President of Operations
Oversees internal operations, coordinates organizational activities, improves efficiency, and ensures that projects and initiatives run smoothly.
Adonias Sani
Vice President of Recruitment
Leads recruitment strategy, identifies prospective members, manages the recruitment process, and develops initiatives to expand the organization.
Aram Yohannes
Director of Recruitment Operations
Reports to the Vice President of Recruitment and supports recruitment planning, candidate coordination, onboarding, and the management of recruitment activities.
Jake Eom
Director of Outreach & Marketing
Leads external communications, promotional campaigns, brand development, and outreach initiatives to increase awareness and engagement.
Adam El-Ghobashi
Director of Member Engagement & Development
Oversees member involvement, supports leadership development, coordinates internal engagement initiatives, and helps strengthen participation and retention.
Local Department
Evenizer Mussie
Basic Aid Network Coordinator
05 / Get involved
Make time for
meaningful impact.
Whether you’re looking to give back, meet new people, or become part of a community that values service, Green Hours welcomes you.
Find what matters to you.
Think about the communities, places, and causes you want to support.
Connect with the team.
Ask the Green Hours organizer who shared this page about current opportunities and how to join.
Show up. Make an impact.
Bring your time, your ideas, and a willingness to help. Meaningful change starts with participation.