Roots & Shoots
• Roots & Shoots member, experienced in planning and implementing service projects.
• Independent, self-motivated and reliable.
• A team player.
• Willing to travel locally and within the region to attend required events.
• A local, regional, national and international networking opportunity.
• Opportunities for training in leadership, advocacy and other important skills.
• Roots & Shoots name tag, business cards and shirt.
• An opportunity to apply for participation in the Global Youth Summit.
• An opportunity to participate in the Youth Leadership Immersion Experience in
• Valuable skills and experience transferable to school, career and life.
• Commit to the Council for two years.
• Commit a minimum average of 10 hours/month to your Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership activities.
• Work with the Youth Leadership Support Staff to define personal measurable goals as a Youth Leader.
• Attend monthly meetings in person or by telephone conference.
• Participate as a speaker, facilitator or table representative at presentations, group orientations, events or conferences within your local area.
• Participate in regional outreach, events, conferences, campaigns and summits including:
o New England Regional Youth
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o Presenting Roots & Shoots to the general public, schools and partners.
• Participate in national events, campaigns and summits including:
o National Youth Leadership Retreat, a 2-3 day out-of-state trip.
o National Roots & Shoots campaigns such as Rebirth the Earth and Drop of Hope.
• Volunteer time to Dr. Jane Goodall’s lecture tour when she comes to
• Recruit and support local youth for the Roots & Shoots New England Youth Corps.
• Create and lead campaigns such the national Drop of Hope water campaign and the regional Peace Through the Arts campaign.
• Receive and respond to council emails a minimum of twice a week.
• Support Roots & Shoots fundraising efforts.
Member Support
• Contact and support Roots & Shoots groups in your local area.
• Visit local Roots & Shoots groups and participate in their projects.
• Contact members to urge them to submit their project reports through the online project database.
• Notify the regional office of newsworthy Roots & Shoots projects/stories in your area.
• Identify local youth as candidates for the New England Youth Leadership Council and the Roots & Shoots New England Youth Corps.
• Help recruit, train, and support other youth leaders and Youth Corps members by participating in presentations, group orientations, events, and conferences.
• Participate in networking events annually within your region – the purpose of these events is to develop friendships among groups and members.
• Act as a representative for the program at state, regional and national events – including staffing information tables and/or giving presentations as necessary.
• Collect email address for the Roots & Shoots enewsletter list.
• Promote participation in regional and national youth campaigns.
• Create and implement service projects related to youth campaigns.
Youth Leader Application and Agreement
PART I: General Information
Date:
Date of Birth:
Sex:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone: Home Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Facebook Name: MySpace ID:
Website: AIM Name:
School Name:
Roots & Shoots Group Name and Location:
Grade:
Race/Ethnicity:
Please list all school or community organizations, clubs, and groups that you belong to:
Do you require special accommodations?
PART 3: Additional Requirements
Name of Applicant:
• Serve a two-year term on the council
• Receive and respond to council emails a minimum of twice a week
• Attend and participate in monthly meetings/conference calls
• Commit a minimum of 10 hours per month on projects, committee work and events.
• Participate in regional outreach, events, conferences, campaigns and summits including:
o New England Regional Youth
o
o Presenting Roots & Shoots to the general public, schools and partners National Youth Leadership Retreat, a 2-3 day out-of-state trip
o National Roots & Shoots campaigns such as Rebirth the Earth and Drop of Hope
• Set and achieve personal measurable goals.
• Assist with Roots & Shoots fundraising efforts
I understand that attending a retreat may require fundraising and out-of-state travel (Roots & Shoots staff can assist with fundraising ideas and support. Scholarships may be available.)
• Participate in national events, campaigns and summits including:
Applicant Signature: ________________________________________Date: 10/2/2008
Title, Organization
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone: Work: Email:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone: Work: Home:
E-Mail Address:
Parent 2 Name: Date:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone: Work: Home:
E-Mail Address:
I have read the requirements for participation on the Youth Leadership Council, and I understand that it is a significant commitment of time and energy for my child. If my child is selected, I agree to support my child in her/his work with the council, and do my best to foster her/his growth with Roots & Shoots. I understand that my child will participate in monthly phone conferences, work on projects, and be required to attend retreats/trips. This may require fundraising and out-of-state travel. (Roots & Shoots staff can assist with fundraising ideas and support. Scholarships may be available.)
1. Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________
2. Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________
Send completed application to:
FAX: 617-439-0701
Phone: 617- 439-9090
* Or send scanned, signed application in PDF form to cellersick@janegoodall.org
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