Youth Action

Youth Action is youth of all ages, circumstances and backgrounds making a difference building skills, supporting people, voicing opinions, acting on issues, leading causes, advocating for change, creating solutions, organizing groups, educating others, assessing progress in their lives and others’ — their peers, families, organizations and communities — by taking on challenging, visible roles as interns, observers, volunteers, staff, advocates, educators, planners, council members, team leaders, organizers, founders with others — their peers, near peers, family members, community members, youth professionals, other adults — to address issues such as racism, poverty, homophobia, the environment or improve community housing, jobs, safety, commerce, infrastructure, human services, education, arts, culture, media, faith and ethics, civic participation, social interaction and the individual growth of residents.