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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
Students
If you’re a high school student who is passionate about making the world a better place, apply below to be a YouthBoard member for the 2020-2021 school year. Your grades and your clubs don’t matter for this application: the only requirement for YouthRoots is wanting to make a difference. YouthRoots counts for 60 hours of community service, and you get to meet new friends and make a real difference in your community!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applications for Denver-area YouthBoards have been extended to December 4, 2020. Meetings will occur weekly between January and May 2021. Please use the form below to apply for Denver-area YouthBoards.
We also partner with community foundations in Boulder, CO; Pueblo, CO; and Sioux Falls, SD to bring YouthRoots to teens in these areas.
- Applications for the 15 Forever program in Boulder County, CO are now open! If you are a Boulder County high schooler, please click here for the 15 Forever application. Applications are due December 4, and meetings will occur online weekly between January and May 2021.
- Applications for the Youth Action Council in Pueblo, CO are now open! If you are a Pueblo-area resident and an incoming freshman in high school, please click here for the Youth Action Council application. Applications are due September 20.
- Applications for the Youth Advisory Council in Sioux Falls, SD are now open! If you are a Sioux Falls-area high schooler, please click here for the Youth Advisory Council application. Applications are due September 20.
YouthCharge: Applications for the new virtual program are open! Program will run September – February in 19 hour-long weekly sessions. Apply here by August 23!
If you’re a current participant and want to apply for second-year opportunities, please email Erin Button at erin@youthroots.org for a copy of the ExCom application.
Join a YouthBoard (Denver-Metro)
Nominate
Know a high school student who is passionate about making a difference and/or loves to help others? Nominate them for YouthRoots! They will receive an email that someone in the community thinks they’re a good fit for YouthRoots. It’s completely confidential.
