Get involved! Make a real difference for your students, for your campus, for yourself
Besides a parent, no role is more important or has more of a profound impact on a student’s life than that of a mentor. In fact, the real secret to the success of Roots & Shoot is the continued commitment of the many caring adults who dedicate their time and energy to help guide and support our youth. As a professor, your guidance is essential toward helping students realize their true potential as an individual and as a positive, productive member of our society.
Become A Roots & Shoots Mentor
By working with a Roots & Shoots group at your college or university, you’ll have the opportunity to help plan and implement a variety of community service projects both on and off campus, together with students who share your same interests and commitment to making positive change for animals, the environment and the human community. Your participation as a faculty advisor and mentor will help encourage and empower students to turn their knowledge into action, employing practical tactics for tackling real world issues. Your involvement also helps ensure that the group will continue to flourish even after current student members graduate.
Join Roots & Shoots today and gain access to all the
tools and resources you need to get a group started, including a quick reference Roots & Shoots Handbook as well as low cost
activity guides.
Sign up to become a Roots & Shoots Group LeaderEven if you don’t have immediate plans to lead or mentor a Roots & Shoots group, you can sign up for a Roots & Shoots Individual Membership. You will get access to all the Roots & Shoots tools and materials you need to learn more about our program, and you’ll receive our eNewsletters and print newsletters so you’ll stay up to date with what groups around the world are doing.
Sign up for an individual Roots & Shoots membership
Connect With Colleges Everywhere
As a Roots & Shoots group leader or individual member, you’ll have access to a global network of colleges and universities representing a full range of disciplines, including: science, education, social sciences, business, law, the arts, agriculture, sustainability programs and more.
Discuss and exchange ideas with other educators as well as plan and implement projects using our comprehensive
project database. You can also participate in
campaigns, special events.
Make Roots & Shoots Part of Your College CurriculumIntegrate the Roots & Shoots philosophy into your educational program or expand your reach into the community through service-learning projects.
Establish A Center For Community Involvement
Conduct community events on campus, such as Earth Day celebrations or fundraising concerts, or help college students work with younger students in K-12 classrooms. Take part in cultural activities or international exchanges and partner with local organizations.
Pass It On Direct an interested student to this website to be inspired. Students may have already formed a Roots & Shoots group on your campus—use our
Find a Group function to find out!
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