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Join our Youth Climate LeadershipTeam

Open to High School and College Students

Help plan year round youth events

Ready to Take Action?

The Sustainable Living Association coordinates a Youth Climate Leadership Team, and we are always looking for more youth to join! This is a great opportunity for young people to grow their leadership skills, connect with sustainability and environmental organizations in Fort Collins and beyond, and participate in hands-on climate action.

Make a Move and Engage with your Community

By joining the Youth Climate Leadership Team, you will:

Help plan youth climate events, such as the Youth Climate Action Day and youth climate summits at UNC and CSU.
Get access to the Leadership GroupMe, where you can hear about different volunteering opportunities and connect with other youth leaders!
Connect with sustainability and environmental networks for career and internship opportunities.
Learn leadership, event planning and community outreach skills.
Be supported in creating your own Climate Action Plan, which can be used for the Seal of Climate Literacy, Youth Climate Institute, volunteering hours and work-based learning.
Get hands-on experience volunteering with local organizations in an array of environmental fields.

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Areas of Focus

At the event you’ll engage in service projects, education, discussions, and engage in a career fair to be equipped with tools, resources, and a personalized Action Plan.

Act On It

Give back by participating in a community service project.

Environmental Preservation—Wildlife Center, Natural Areas, Trails
Food Security—Working with “pay-as-you-can” Food Pantries, Cafe’s & Community Gardens

Talk About It

Engage with speakers and participants on the issue of climate change

Listen—To local youths talk about Outdoor Equity and Environmental Protection
Ask—What you can do to influence policy or get involved with local politics
Learn—How to talk about climate change with others by utilizing our free e-book, Communicating Climate

Learn About It

Create your own climate action plan and learn how to turn climate grief into active hope.

Climate Literacy—isn’t just a fancy term—it’s superpower that empowers you to understand, navigate, and address the challenges posed by climate change

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Your Actions Make a Difference

Make a move to lead the charge

This is a great opportunity for all youth in high school and college! If you would like to join, please email us and we can see if it would be a good fit for you.

Youth Leaders do not have to participate in every event or opportunity, but it is strongly encouraged to attend as many events, planning meetings and volunteering opportunities as you can. We want to be flexible with busy schedules while also developing a strong team. Please let us know if you have a demanding schedule but still would like to participate, and we can accommodate you.

Have questions? Reach out to youthcoordinator@sustainablelivingassociation.org

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Resources For Further Action

Earn Your Youth Climate Leader Certificate

Download the Youth Climate Action Plan | Complete the steps | Earn your Youth Climate Leader Certificate.

In the Action Plan you’ll discover:

Service projects and organizations you can get involved with.
Ecological footprint calculator to find out how many planets it takes to support your lifestyle.
Easy practical ideas on how to reduce your personal impact.
How to find and contact elected officials with your concerns.

We’re excited about the contributions you will make to help mitigate climate change and make a positive impact on the world! Each one of us can make a difference.

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Get Involved Locally

Download the Northern Colorado Youth Climate Action Resource Guide.

This guide is your one-stop hub for all things climate action in NoCo. Whether you’re looking for hands-on volunteer opportunities, ways you can take action or just getting started on your climate journey, this resource is here to help you get involved and make a difference in your community.

This guide is designed for youth of all ages ranging from K–12th grade, college students and young adults just out of college. While some opportunities are age-specific, many are open to a broad range of participants, empowering young people to take meaningful climate action.

If you ever need guidance or have new ideas to share, reach out to local organizations or community leaders. The movement needs your energy, passion, and creativity!

Download the Resource Guide

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Sponsor Young Leaders for a Sustainable Future

The future our youth face has too much at stake to handle alone. With your help the Sustainable Living Association equips young leaders to tackle climate change effectively and confidently. With over 25 years of experience, SLA is the guiding force for climate change in Northern Colorado. Your sponsorship covers project costs for the Youth Climate Action event and will make this day a reality.

You make a difference by covering: rental equipment, youth t-shirts, zero waste stations, student recruitment through marketing and outreach, lunches, reusable water bottles and more.

Take action now by elevating the voices of our youth with your sponsorship.