After a wonderful cohort in 2023, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to join the 2024 cohort of the GLF Youth Project Teams. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply!
The Project Teams are working groups composed of young and enthusiastic professionals and activists who work together to shape, plan and implement projects and activities for the GLF Youth Program, in addition to participating in various GLF events. Project Team members are part of the GLF Youth team. They are young professionals, scientists and activists who contribute to a myriad of activities led by the GLF, in addition to forming part of a strong network of solidarity for young environmentalists worldwide. Currently there are three Regional Project Teams (Africa, Asia and Latin America & the Caribbean) and one Communications & Outreach Project Team. You can see more information about the Project Teams at the bottom of this page.
If you are passionate about environmental and social justice, you have previously participated in a GLF Youth/ YIL activity and would like to work with a global organization in building a strong international network of solidarity for young environmentalists, this opportunity is for you! Apply by 31st January 2024.
Please keep in mind that you will be asked to submit a 1-minute video introducing yourself as part of the application. We recommend that you record and upload your video to Google Drive before starting your application.
The GLF and YIL would like to particularly encourage young women, Indigenous youth, rural youth and other underrepresented groups to apply.
Please read the general eligibility criteria below:
- Between the ages of 18 and 35;
- A past participant in a GLF Youth activity, or an active member of Young Professional in Agricultural Development (YPARD), International Forestry Students Association (IFSA) Youth4Nature (Y4N) or Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN);
- A member of any of the YIL regional partners, see the partners here.
- Comfortable with (or willing to learn) Zoom and other online collaborative tools (e.g. Google Docs, Jamboard, Canva, Miro);
- Highly passionate about thriving landscapes and creating a more just world;
- Available to volunteer 1–3 hours per week (time commitment may vary).
Specific eligibility criteria for Regional Project Teams:
- Native to the region, or living in the region with strong previous engagement in the area.
- A good command of the English language.
- A good command of Spanish and/or Portuguese is required to join the Latin America & Caribbean team.
- A good command of French will be considered an asset for joining the Africa team.
This is a volunteer position, but it offers the opportunity to experience first-hand and contribute to the work of an international organization, boosting your CV and enabling you to meet amazing people from all over the world.
As a member of the Project Teams, you will have the opportunity to:
- Engage in dynamic capacity-building workshops and events;
- Design and co-create youth activities and programs to a global audience with the GLF Youth team, including communicational material, learning journeys, and debate sessions;
- Expand your professional network and grow the reach of your work or project while engaging in peer-to-peer learning;
- Receive free tickets to the GLF and YIL events you help shape;
- Speak at or moderate youth-led sessions at GLF and YIL programs and events;
- Learn about restoration activities in your region and participate in informal advocacy and solidarity networks;
- Join the GLF Youth Book Club, a quarterly reading and knowledge sharing group;
- Join the GLF volunteer program;
- Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the year.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT TEAMS
Regional Project Teams
The Regional Project Teams work with the GLF Youth team in designing, planning and delivering youth programs for regional audiences in three regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean
Team members will meet regularly with the GLF Youth team to strategically plan and implement regional programs, which may include Instagram Lives, regional policy dialogues, workshops and networking meetings. Selected representatives will also join meetings with regional partners, support outreach to local networks, and provide translation for documents when needed. The regional Project Teams also serve as a space for advocacy, capacity building and knowledge sharing. As a member, you will get to learn about landscape management practices from across the globe.
The Communications & Outreach Project Team
The Communications and Outreach team works with the GLF Youth team to expand its social media presence by supporting outreach for pre-conference activities and competitions to a wide range of young people across various social media platforms. The team is also responsible for creating content for ThinkLandscape, the GLF and CIFOR–ICRAF websites, conferences, and promotional videos to advertise youth opportunities.
The team will engage with posts on the YIL social media accounts on a regular basis and initiate meaningful conversations about the content shared via these accounts. Prior to each GLF conference, the team will meet for social media training . Members will also be invited to join workshops led by GLF social media experts.