Get Involved

What is each member’s commitment to the Youth Leadership Initiative?

• Serve a two year term on the council
• Participate in Fall Outreach including regional events, conferences, campaigns and summits
• Attend and participate in the annual Spring Training and Orientation Retreat
• Achieve annual Individual Goals set at Spring Training and Orientation Retreat
• Participate in and fundraise for the Youth Leadership Immersion Experience in Tanzania (in applicable years)
• Receive and respond to council emails a minimum of twice a week

What are the duties of a Youth Leadership Initiative member?

• Help guide the direction of Roots & Shoots on a regional and national level
• Support Roots & Shoots through active outreach
• Support youth campaigns and events
• Assist with fundraising for gatherings and events
• Play an active role on the R&S website
• Work toward annual individual and council leadership goals
• Present R&S to the general public, schools and partners
• Fulfill a general time commitment of 5-15 hours per month, not including major events
• Participate in council initiatives and projects
• Attend and participate in at least 10 out of 12 monthly meetings/conference calls

How to Apply Think you're ready to become a leader? Check out each council's page on the right to learn more about whats going on and more information about how to apply.