Youth Council

WHAT IS THE YOUTH COUNCIL?

Generation Wild Northeast Metro Coalition’s Youth Council is a youth-driven group that:

  1. Participates in outdoor activities like hiking and visiting wildlife refuges
  2. Learns about and helps Generation Wild Northeast Metro partners and friends onsite
  3. Reviews activities to help improve the programs of partners
  4. Allows youth to connect with their peers

WHO CAN JOIN THE COUNCIL?

Anyone in grades 9-12 who lives or attends school in Commerce City, Montbello, Northeast Park Hill, or Northwest Aurora. This is a great opportunity for teens with an interest in environmental stewardship, biology, social change, and/or leadership development.

WHAT DOES IT COST OF JOIN THE COUNCIL?

Nothing! Plus, members receive a stipend of $120.00 each month for their participation, based on attendance.

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS?

Youth Council Members are required to participate in outdoor activities and meetings from September 2025 through April 2026 on Saturday mornings. You may also have tasks to complete individually or in smaller groups for some of the meetings.

For more information, email Jillian McCarten (she/her) at jmccarten@ffrwr.org.

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS?

Fill out an online application here! The application will be open until September 10th, 2025.

3 women with BFF Refuge Day