Youth in Action - Climate Action Volunteer and Service Programs
Where youth share their stories, practice leadership, and create change in their communities.
OUR WORK: Youth In Action works to create more caring and fair public institutions and systems. We create opportunities for youth to become agents of change through transformative youth leadership programming. We create brave spaces for youth to bring their cultures, values, identities, and truths and then build the skills and tools to name and address equity issues in their communities. Through their leadership, After School Programming
- Youth-Led Workshops, Talks, and Exhibits
- Schools in Action: In-School Programming
OUR PHILOSOPHY: At YIA we offer the notion of “best selves” and a deep commitment to intergenerational collaboration. We believe that youth and adults can learn from each other and work together to address issues within our communities. At YIA, adults serve in the role of mentorship and allyship, amplifying the voices of youth and collaboratively cultivating a space for genuine, sustainable youth-led work.
Schools or Related Disciplines:
Business
Educational Studies
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS)
Nursing and Health Studies (NHS)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
STEM – Computing and Software Systems (CSS)
STEM – Biological Sciences
STEM – Engineering and Mathematics
STEM – Physical Sciences
Category: Community Engagement
Best for student levels (to apply and/or participate): post-Grad or Graduate level
Credit/Compensation Notes: Compensation may vary.