As a Youth Climate Education Contributor with Youth for Climate Education, you'll take on a high-impact, flexible role that allows you to shape the way young people around the world understand and engage with climate change. This position is ideal for curious, research-driven students who are passionate about climate solutions and want to turn that passion into real-world influence, despite age.
Contributors are responsible for helping expand our digital library of educational resources, from writing short summaries of climate-related books, films, and podcasts to discovering groundbreaking articles, workshops, or youth-friendly online courses that deserve a spotlight. You’ll also have the chance to propose original content, whether it's a blog post about sustainable food systems or a curated list of your favorite environmental infographics.
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Your contributions will be featured on our official website with your name credited, and you’ll receive official documentation of volunteer hours. Top contributors may also be spotlighted in social media features and newsletters.
This is a perfect opportunity for students who want a prestigious, remote, and personalized way to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and commitment to climate literacy. You’re not just adding content, you’re helping build a resource hub that educators, students, and activists around the world can turn to for trusted and accessible climate education.
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Education Contributor & Researcher
Contributor & Researcher
Timeline:
Step 1: Application & Acceptance
Submit your application sharing your climate interests and research skills. Accepted contributors receive a welcome email with detailed guidelines and their first resource prompt.
Step 2: Asynchronous Orientation & First Contribution
Receive a contributor guide with tips on research, writing, and formatting. Complete and submit your first resource summary or original content piece within 2–3 weeks.
Step 3: Ongoing Contributions & Themes
Each month, receive new themed prompts or challenges to guide your submissions, such as reviewing a documentary or spotlighting youth-led initiatives. Contributors may submit multiple entries or focus on one project at a time.
Step 4: Featured Recognition & Impact Tracking
Your published contributions will appear on our website with full credit. We’ll share standout work on social media and you will have a custom tracking log for projects & service hours.
Step 5: Completion & Certification
After contributing for at least three months, receive an official certificate recognizing your impact and dedication to youth climate education, along with optional service hours.