
Join the Teen Activist Project Today
To Apply:
Be between the ages of 14 and 21 in the NYC area, and currently enrolled in High School or a GED program
Be available to meet Mondays from 4:00 - 6:00pm
Be able to commit to meeting at least one additional day of the week outside of Mondays
Be interested in youth and student rights, health, and social justice
Be committed to working with other teens to promote health and justice
Be willing and able to discuss controversial issues sensitively and respectfully
Be committed to meeting and presenting workshops throughout the week
Be interested in current events and how they impact New Yorkers
What Will I Get Out of Participating?:
Limited stipends available (Up to $600)
Community service hours
Opportunities to plan and participate in workshops, trips and other educational or advocacy projects
Leadership, public speaking and community organizing skills
Knowledge about the law and how it affects New Yorkers
Meeting organizers and activists from all over NYC
Valuable experience organizing for social change
Become a member of the NYCLU family, meeting and working with professionals on social justice issues