Youth Action Team ⚡️
Applications are now closed for the 2024 - 2025 cohort
Our action team is all about youth-led social change. In this cohort, you’ll meet with a collective of teens monthly to develop grassroots organizing skills and collaborate on policy solutions to address youth issues.
Youth Action Team is a year-long cohort that equips 14 - 18 year olds with the skills and knowledge to drive change in their communities. Young people will walk away with grassroots organizing skills, leadership opportunities, and an understanding of the political ecosystem in Oregon. Members will engage in voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote efforts, policy solutions to address youth issues, and build community with other young people. We center Black, Indigenous, and youth of color because we can only authentically address the most pressing issues when engaging those that are most impacted by the problem.
Why Join?
Discover ways to get involved in grassroots organizing
Impact elections through voter registration and get out the vote efforts
Collaborate on policy solutions to address youth issues
Build community with other young people
Expectations
Attend the monthly meeting. A commitment to participate in 19 out of the 22 YAT meetings annually.
Complete the outside activity each month, ranging from voter registration, contacting voters, attending events, and political advocacy.
Quarterly check-ins with the Civic Action Organizer
Qualifications
Young person (14-18) living, working or going to school in Oregon
Have access to reliable wifi and a smart device (computer, tablet, phone) to access Zoom
Passion for social justice, youth justice, and racial justice
Commitment to anti-racist, intersectional organizing
If you are excited about this program but have barriers to participation, please still apply and we can discuss how you can be successful. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Jasia at jasia@nextuporegon.org
