Join Youth as Solutions: Lead Change in Your Community

Youth as Solutions is dedicated to fostering a generation of passionate young citizens who strive to make a positive impact in their schools and communities. Our self-paced service-learning program is designed for Leadership Teams, consisting of:

• At least two young people in grades 6-12
• An adult mentor from a public school, school district, government entity, or nonprofit

These teams work to address one of the following impact areas:

• Education Equity
• Community Health
• Environmental Justice
• Civics and Democracy

How Does Youth as Solutions Work?

1. Application: Your Leadership Team (at least two youth in grades 6-12 + an adult mentor from a U.S.-based public school, school district, government entity, or nonprofit) applies to work in one of our impact areas.
2. Kickoff Training: Once accepted, your team attends a virtual, live kickoff training and can start recruiting additional students to join and support your project.
3. Service-Learning IPARD Process:
   • Investigate an issue in your community
   • Plan a project to address the issue
   • Take Action
   • Reflect with your team
   • Demonstrate your learning
4. Ongoing Support: Throughout the school year, your team will attend monthly live, virtual sessions with a national group of changemakers to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

What Does Youth as Solutions Include?

• All materials, templates, training, and support needed to enhance your team’s service-learning experience
• Funds ranging from $250-$1,000 to implement your project and service activities
• High-quality professional development for the adult mentor
• Youth leadership skill development
• Connection to a national network of changemakers
• And more!

Applications are due by September 13, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST.

For more information and to apply, visit: Youth as Solutions