Leadership & Community Opportunties Wildlands Restoration Volunteers… Young Environmental Stewards Needed!
High School Crew Leader Training Program
Who: Students aged 14-18 interested in becoming crew leaders on WRV projects or gaining outdoor restoration job skills.
What: The program takes place throughout the school year, primarily on weekends, and is focused on teambuilding and principles of restoration ecology. Students will learn skills for leading diverse personality types and managing conflicts as well as learn restoration techniques. The program culminates in a student-led WRV restoration project.
Cost: $90 program fee with a $30 refund upon completion; Scholarships and assistance available. Contact 303-543-1411 or info@wlrv.org. Visit the website at www.wlrv.org
BOULDER YOUTH BODY ALLIANCE
The BYBA Youth Advisory Board
We are looking for active, energetic youth that seek to make a difference in our community. The Board will consist of 7 – 11 youth, from 9th through 12th grade, with an effort to represent a cross section of Boulder County youth. Meetings will occur the 1st Monday of each month 4:00 – 6:30, beginning in Nov. during the school year. Training date to be determined.
BYBA Board of Directors
We are also looking for a youth member (9th – 11th grade) to serve for two years on the Board of Directors of the BYBA nonprofit organization. The Board of Directors consists of 9 adults and 2 youth. This would be a great opportunity for someone who may be interested in nonprofit work, who feels passionate about preventing eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, is comfortable working with adults, and who wants to take a leadership role.
Summer Opportunities
Junior Ranger Program by the City of Boulder: check it out at www.osmp.org
Campo International -Service/Learning/Adventure: check it out at www.alcampointernational.org
Host an Exchange student by being a host family: www.iseusa.com
ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS LINKS:
www.ReSourceToolLibrary.org --ReSource Tool Library Internship Opportunity
http://www.enrichmentalley.com/programs/alphabetical
www.afs.org/usa
www.studyabroad.com
http://www.usummer.com
http://www.teenlife.com
http://servicelearning.org
http://www.whatkidscando.org/resources/spec_summer.html