Youth Environmental Advocates
WHO ARE YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES?
Youth Environmental Advocates are students interested in advocating for wildlife and habitats. Students in this program will learn the ins and outs of advocating for conservation actions in local communities. Youth Environmental Advocates work within the NYC community to support various wildlife conservation issues, learn how environmental policies impact communities and the health of the environment, and explore ways you can influence change as a young leader. Students will learn best practices in large-scale event planning including assisting, planning, and coordinating a Youth Summit and World Wildlife Day activities.
WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?
- Over 90 hours of training and interaction over the course of the program
- Access to respected experts in the field of urban ecology, marine biology, and communication
- Increased confidence in leadership and public speaking
- New friends and relationships within the community
- Skills for collaborating with others from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives
- $400 stipend upon completion of the program
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS?
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for participation in this program:
- You must be a high school student in good standing
- You must be a NYC resident.
- You must be available to meet for after-school workshops on Thursdays afternoons between October and mid-June
- You are interested in supporting wildlife conservation programs and strengthening your skills as a youth leader.
- You are interested in understanding how environmental policy works and how it impacts communities.
Recruitment for our 2024-2025 cohort has concluded.
Please complete our interest form below to say connected and be notified when recruitment for the 2025-2026 cohort opens in summer 2025.
Have a question? Email qzvolunteers@wcs.org
Youth Environmental Advocates is made possible thanks to generous funding from New York City Council Member Francisco Moya
