The Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Councils currently consist of individuals ages 14-18 and our College Council consists of individuals ages 18-24 The Youth Leadership Councils meet monthly (either in person or over the phone), initiate projects, work on youth driven campaigns and provide support for Roots & Shoots groups in their region.
In addition the councils also attend an annual training retreat (slide show below) and also have the opportunity to participate in a leadership training experience in Tanzania, which is hosted in partnership with Global Explorers.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is comprised of youth leaders from across the nation. The NYLC is staffed by two representatives from each of the regional councils and the CLC. In addition, the NYLC reserves spaces for four “At Large” seats. “At Large” seats are for exceptional youth who are not geographically associated with a region.
The NYLC is an advisory council that supports Roots & Shoots by acting as a liaison among councils. In addition, the NYLC is able to support areas of the country where we do not currently have regional offices. The Youth Leaders from the NYLC act as representatives and speakers for Roots & Shoots at National events or conferences.
The College Leadership Council (CLC) is comprised of up to 12 youth leaders from colleges and universities across the nation. These College Leaders help us support our network of college Roots & Shoots groups.
College Leadership Council members are given the opportunity to travel to regional, national and international events, team up with R&S groups in their area and around the world, build on individual goals and make new friends.
Regional Youth Leadership Councils
Each regional council is comprised of approximately 10 Youth Leaders who live within a region served by a R&S regional office. The youth leaders are chosen through an application process led by their regional office.
Council members are given the opportunity to travel to regional, national and international events, team up with R&S groups in their area and around the world, build on individual goals and make new friends.
The current regional councils are as follows, click on your area's council for more information:
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