The Roots & Shoots New England Youth Leadership Council
"The misson of the NEYLC is to create a strong community of regional and international Roots & Shoots groups by spreading roots of stability through a network of passionate, active and organized local leaders."
The NEYLC is a group of high-school students ages 14 and older who plan and implement local, regional, national and internation service projects. They also provide mentorship to New England R&S members, NEYLC members receive special opportunites for training, networking and recognition. Contact Kellan Hays in the New England Office to get a copy of the application and to apply today!
Read what NEYLC members say about their work with Roots & Shoots:
Denali K.
Age 15
West Warwick , R.I.
"I love Roots & Shoots because I get to make a difference in the world. I get to work with other people to better the environment, the lives of people and the lives of animals. With every project I do, I learn something, do something and have fun in a life-changing way."
Bethany E.
Age 17
Marshfield, Mass.
"Being on the Youth Leadership Council has given me access to a global network of people and organizations that share common values, goals, and passions to that of mine. I've been provided with many opportunities and experiences that have been extremely fulfilling. Standing up in front of one of my biggest role models, Dr. Jane Goodall, to express my passion for animals, people, and the environment was one of the most incredible experiences I've had. If you want to share your passion with the world, Roots & Shoots can help steer you in the right direction and provide you with the skills to start living your dream."
Kelly S.
Age 15
Medford, Mass.
"Roots & Shoots allows youth to do something meaningful while giving members a sense of unity, accomplishment and pride. It's like a second family."
Katherine K.
Age 17
Medford, Mass.
"Roots & Shoots is an amazing organization because it gives youth, like me, a chance to make a change for the better on both the local and international levels by providing resources and a large global network full of individuals who all have a common passion for animals, the human comunity and the environment. Working with the members of Roots & Shoots New England, the New England Youth Leadership Council, Medford High School Roots & Shoots, and many others has been a great opportunity for me to collaborate with members from across the globe while working on service projects, campaigns and other events. Also, meeting individuals like Dr. Jane Goodall is very inspirational and inspires me to keep on helping our world."
Lydia G.
Age 15
Newport, RI
"We each have made little choices that add together to make big problems. But as long as everyone starts making little choices that do good instead of bad, we can add to the solution."
Check out the Youth Campaigns created by Youth Leaders from the Northeast and across the country!
Read what NEYLC alumni say about their work with Roots & Shoots:
Khalifa S.
Boston, Mass.
NEYLC alumnus
"I love that there are people who participate in Roots & Shoots from so many different parts of the world, ages ranging from kindergarten all the way up to college. I really enjoyed the Jane Goodall's Global Youth Summit."
Helen Z.
Meridan, N.H.
NEYLC alumnus
"What I really like about Roots & Shoots is that it helps people all over the world to work together to make the world a better place. Roots & Shoots is spreading its influence worldwide, and in China there are hundreds and thousands of teenagers participating in its activities. Connecting with Roots & Shoots in the US is the most exciting thing for me because it allows me to both share my R&S experience from China and learn new things from other members in the US."
Jeremy P.
Wayland, Mass.
NEYLC alumnus
"Community is the key to success. Ever since I started doing my part in protecting and saving the environment and wildlife, I have realized that there are many people who also share my passion towards making a difference both on a local and global scale. This is what I love about Roots and Shoots. The community within Roots & Shoots is like that of a family. No matter where you are, from Massachusetts to California, or even as far as Africa, there is always a Roots & Shoots member willing to help you with whatever goal you are pursuing. When I meet other Roots & Shoots members, it feels like I already have a connection with them, due to the close knit family that is Roots & Shoots.
"What makes the community of Roots & Shoots so strong is that it is continuously growing. The creation of Roots & Shoots was focused around the idea that a person will be inspired to start a group and then the many people in that group will inspire others to start there own groups. It's like a seed being planted and overtime evolving into a magnificent powerful tree, which is the family of passionate people all wanting to make a difference within the Roots & Shoots community. This community is essential towards overcoming the many problems within our world today, because while one person can make a difference, a community of people working together towards a common goal can truly change the world.
Click here to learn about the Roots & Shoots Northeast College Leadership Council.
Learn more about other Roots & Shoots Regional Youth Leadership Councils here.
