Ambassadors for Climate Resilience
Together for Nature is working to advance climate and coastal resilience by supporting community leadership.
About.
Together for Nature offers an Ambassadors for Climate Resilience Program open to high school, college, and local community members (18 years and older) in NE Illinois with priority for those from coastal communities in Lake County, IL.
The program is focused on involving our local, diverse, and environmental justice community members in leading equitable engagement, education, and research in their communities. Through the Ambassador program, we hope to increase access to leadership, solutions, resources, and knowledge related to climate and coastal resilience, environmental justice, and equitable sustainability.
Apply.
The program occurs on a semester basis, and the applications are open yearround. Ambassadors are paid $15 per hour for participation in monthly programming.
Program Activities.
-Distribute educational flyers and educate the community
-Compile and share information on actions for climate adaptation and coastal resilience
-Compile surveys on community priorities for climate action, adaptation, and climate and coastal resilience
-Organize community events and meetings to engage the community on climate and coastal resilience, environmental justice, and equitable sustainability
-Build relationships with experienced climate and sustainability leaders/professionals
-Attend meetings and virtual training about issues that matter to you
Our organization will also support Ambassadors in generating advocacy and educational skills and tools that communicate the findings and uplift community priorities.
Program Timeline.
Spring
October - December: Outreach and Release
Applications due January 1st
Notification for applicants mid-January
Required forms due by orientation
Early February: Orientation
Required forms due by orientation
February - July: Monthly training and feedback sessions
February - July: Monthly outreach, education, and research activities
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Fall
May - July - August Outreach and Release
Applications due early July 1st
Notification for applicants mid-July
Required forms due by orientation
Early August: Orientation
August - December: Monthly training and feedback sessions
August - December: Monthly outreach, education, and research activities
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Impact.
Ambassadors will get valuable experience in community outreach, education, and research for coastal and climate resilience, environmental justice, and equitable sustainability in coastal, diverse, and environmental justice communities!
These efforts will contribute to and inform larger efforts to bring resources, programs, and funding to advance our coastal and climate resilience through community-driven pathways.