🌱 2025 Youth Mentorship Program
Building the next generation of environmental leaders
At its heart, the program focuses on mentorship and leadership growth. Building on the success of our Youth Support Program, alumni now have the opportunity to step into leadership roles as Peer Mentors, guiding, coaching, and supporting the next cohort of youth participants.
This unique model strengthens connections across generations of program participants. Alumni mentors share their personal experiences, insights, and lessons learned, helping current youth navigate challenges with confidence. The result is a supportive community where lived experience becomes a teaching tool, and mentorship adds depth, value, and resilience to every youth placement.
Through this program, both mentors and mentees grow:
Alumni mentors gain advanced leadership and coaching skills, expanding their professional capacity.
Current participants receive personalized guidance, encouragement, and new perspectives from someone who has walked the same path.
Host organizations benefit from more confident, supported, and well-prepared youth staff and volunteers.
Together, we are building not just individual leaders, but a network of environmental changemakers dedicated to sustainability and community impact.
“To me, the mentorship program was a crucial part of my internship. The support gave me the tools and initiative to solve future issues on my own.”
Training & Development
Mentors and mentees alike receive training that prepares them for success.
Training Themes
📌 Time Management
📌 Conflict Resolution
📌 Communications & Feedback
📌 Mental Health Awareness
📌 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mentors also complete a structured preparation process, including a self-directed online course.
