Opportunities

Student Artist: Yoonji Lim
Student Artist: Yoonji Lim
One of the most common questions we are asked by our alumni and students is: How can I stay involved? This space is an evolving answer to that question, and provides opportunities for you to dive deeper into ocean science and conservation, connect with other young creatives and activists, and showcase your research or campaign at global events.
Student Artist: Yoonji Lim
Student Artist: Yoonji Lim
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES* 🔎

*This list is by no means exhaustive; you should explore opportunities at your local aquariums, science centers, community arts organizations, and universities.

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Volunteer, Internship & Employment Opportunities

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  • Thriving Corals offers opportunities for students to switch roles with teachers and design classes themselves; internships available in education, writing, communication, and online course development
Educational Opportunities: Beyond the Classroom

COLLEGE STUDENTS +

Washington

International

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Massachusetts

International

Campaigns, Conferences & Events

United States

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Youth Climate Listening Session (September 23, 7-8:30 p.m. ET) is seeking youth participants to gather ideas on how the agency can increase access to and understanding of their climate tools and services, tools that help communities with climate preparation, adaptation, and resilience
  • Aspen Ideas: Climate (March 11-14, 2024, Florida) – Offers the public a chance to interact, learn, and collaborate with thinkers and do-ers whose actions are critical to addressing our collective future around the realities of a changing climate.

International

Contests, Grants & Scholarships

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International

Youth-Led Initiatives & Leadership Opportunities
  • GenSea, a global community of young ocean advocates united for networking, learning, and collective action to protect and restore our ocean planet.
  • EarthEcho International: Ocean Echo 30×30 – Host an educational event in your community to join other youth from around the world in helping to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 through education/outreach, coastal habitat restoration, and policy action.
  • MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Programs offer paid work opportunities for diverse high school students to build leadership confidence, learn new outdoor skills, and make a real difference to the world.
  • Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) Mentorship Program pairs high school and undergraduate students with SWMS members to guide them in academic and career decisions.
  • The Colorization Collective – This youth-led group assists teen artists of color by providing participants with resources and a community of peers and mentors who look like them and share their experiences, with the goal of creating and promoting diversity in the art world through inclusive and accessible means. Check out their outreach and mentorship opportunities!
  • FXB Climate Advocates – Join a group of young people who are passionate and committed to climate change: engage with peers, interact with activists, and launch individual or joint advocacy projects.
  • Our Climate: “Put a Price On It” Action Team – Join a network of volunteers who are working to advocate for fair and effective carbon pricing policy. You’ll be added to the listserv for occasional updates, included in the Facebook group, and have the opportunity to work on the most important climate fight of our time.
  • Project Green Schools: Youth Leadership Council – National Youth Council students are difference-makers who are invited to participate in important environmental regional, national, and world events.
  • SEVENSEAS Media University Student Ocean Ambassadors – One ambassador (or team of ambassadors) per university will be responsible for hosting an ocean-themed event on campus each month to spread the word about ocean conservation and sustainable tourism.
  • Sunrise Movement – A movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process.
  • Survey for the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis – Schools for Climate Action and the National Children’s Campaign are working with the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis to collect data and stories from youth climate activists.
  • Sustainable Ocean Alliance’s Ocean Leadership Program – Be part of one of the world’s largest network of ocean advocates, joining forces with young leaders taking action in over 140 countries.
  • ThinkOcean: Upper Leadership Team – ThinkOcean is an international network of young environmentalists that has more than 40 chapters in 8 different countries. It is searching for college and high school students with a passion for the environment to help organize initiatives such as legislative lobbying, grassroots organizing, awareness campaigns, and hands-on conservation initiatives. Read more about its work and fill out this form to apply.
  • US Youth Climate Strike State Lead – Become a State Lead to help build the people power needed to stop climate change by being part of the grassroots movement taking on the fossil fuel industry.
  • Zero Hour: Education Campaign Ambassador – Spread the word of Zero Hour and its work around climate and environmental justice in your communities and in your schools.
  • Girls Rock in Science and Math (GRISM), an organization that teaches girls in 3rd-5th grade about STEM topics, is looking for high school girls who are interested in starting a chapter in their area.
Youth Art & Writing Communities
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