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Become a part of Alaska’s most inspiring, youth-driven, action-oriented network for change!
Any youth age 13-18 is encouraged to become an AYEA member. Members have a range of opportunities to develop skills, mentor other youth, and shape AYEA’s future.
Groups of youth can form AYEA chapters and create their own centers of youth environmental action. We also welcome adult allies to mentor youth on projects/campaigns, trainings, and chapters. Get involved today!
YOUTH
Join AYEA and become part of an inspiring, action-oriented network of youth.
AYEA Members:
- Are first to hear about our training events!
- Can plug into our action opportunities and campaigns
- Gain access to an awesome network of organizations, mentors, & youth leaders
- Receive job, scholarship, and action resources through AYEA ACTION. Check out the most recent AYEA Action here!
- Learn about Campus Ecology and other options after high school!
Membership is FREE!
“Although I haven’t been a member of AYEA long, it has had a profound influence upon the way I think, and how view my place in society. AYEA has helped me realize that although I’m not old enough to vote, I have a say in the issues facing our society, and an impact on my community.” -Kate Backstrum, AYEA member in Anchorage
Need Help?
Contact AYEA Program Manager Megan McBride at (907) 339-3907 or mcbridem(at)nwf.org
ADULTS
Join AYEA and become part of an inspiring, action-oriented network of people making Alaska a better place!
Part of AYEA’s success lies in the positive support of our volunteer Adult Mentors.
Adult Mentors:
- Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school
- Must support youth voice and enjoy working with teenagers
- Receive training, youth engagement, and action resources through AYEA ACTION
- Receive the AYEA Annual Report for a recap of AYEA has been up to
- Must commit to a background check for working with minors
Chapter Mentor:
Adult mentors can support their local AYEA chapter by attending chapter meetings, providing support and feedback on chapter activities, connecting youth to environmental resources in the community, and facilitating healthy youth leadership development within a chapter.
Training Mentor:
AYEA coordinates several inspiring, action-packed trainings annually. Training Mentors assist with overall training coordination and facilitation and get to travel with AYEA to our state capital, nation’s capital, and sometimes, international locations!
Statewide Advisory Group (SWAG) Mentor: AYEA receives statewide direction and support by a youth-adult Statewide Advisory Group (SWAG). We seek Mentors that can participate in bi-monthly planning meetings and attend one face to face retreat with youth allies each year.
