Twelve students from the Crispus Attucks Youthbuild Charter School worked on a soon-to-come community garden and courtyard located in Royal Square on Wednesday evening.

It was their first day on the job, but they laughed and joked with each other while shoveling dirt, pushing barrels and moving heavy equipment.

The students were volunteering through the Crispus Attucks HYPE program. The program works with local businesses and organizations to get youth volunteering in the community while also developing their professional skills.