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Algalita Marine Research and Education

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Runs the Ocean Action Leadership Camp for teens (ages 12–17) in Long Beach and Orange County, where high school students conduct microplastics research, lead community projects, and learn about marine …

Clean water & oceans Eco-education & youth programs Pollution prevention
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Alianza para la Conservación de los Bosques (ACB)

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Youth reforestation and forest stewardship programs for teens (ages 14+) in Mexican communities; students join tree planting brigades and learn forest monitoring skills.

Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs Forestry & reforestation
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Alliance To End Plastic Waste

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Circular economy & reuse initiatives Waste reduction
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Appalachian Mountain Club – Youth Opportunities Program

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Teen Wilderness Adventures and volunteer trail crew programs for ages 13–17; teens maintain hiking trails and learn outdoor leadership and conservation stewardship.

Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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ASVO – Asociación de Voluntarios para el Servicio en las Áreas Protegidas

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National park volunteer programs for students and youth (ages 18+); volunteers assist park rangers with trail maintenance, wildlife monitoring, and forest restoration in Costa Rica's protected areas.

Conservation & biodiversity Forestry & reforestation Habitat restoration & preservation
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BUND Jugend (Young Friends of the Earth Germany)

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Youth-led environmental camps, climate strikes, and local action groups across Germany; open to teens ages 14–26. BUND Jugend is explicitly a youth organization running its own campaigns.

Climate change & emissions Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs +1 more
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California Environmental Justice Alliance

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Environmental justice
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation

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Student Leaders program for high school students (grades 10–12): intensive, year-long program where teens conduct water quality testing, engage in advocacy, and lead environmental campaigns. Free to participate.

Clean water & oceans Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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Clean Ocean Action

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Spring and Fall Beach Sweeps open to teens (ages 13+); students earn service hours by collecting and documenting marine debris along the NJ/NY coastline.

Clean water & oceans Pollution prevention Waste reduction
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Climate Justice Alliance

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Climate change & emissions Environmental justice Local policy & civic action +1 more
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Earthwatch Institute

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Teen science expeditions (fellowship program) where high school students join scientists in the field for wildlife, climate, and ecosystem research. Fellowships available to cover costs.

Climate change & emissions Conservation & biodiversity Habitat restoration & preservation
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East Bay Regional Park District

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Offers teen-friendly volunteer programs like Doc Quack’s Wildlife Volunteers (ages 12+) and shoreline cleanups. High school students can engage in restoration, planting, and monitoring, earning service hours.

Animal protection & wildlife rescue Clean water & oceans
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Friends of Ballona Wetlands

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Welcomes high school students (ages 14+ with parental consent) for restoration events, including planting native species and removing invasive plants. Monthly community restoration days are teen-friendly and provide environmental education.

Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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Friends of Famosa Slough

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Engages high school students (ages 14+) in volunteer workdays for planting, weeding, and trash removal. Events are scheduled regularly (e.g., 2nd Saturday of the month) and are suitable for teens …

Habitat restoration & preservation
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Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed

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Offers high school students (ages 14+) opportunities to volunteer at creek cleanups, native planting, and invasive species removal events, typically held monthly in Brentwood or Oakley. Teens gain hands-on experience …

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Friends of Sausal Creek

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Welcomes high school students for volunteer events like planting, weeding, seed collection, and trash pickups. Events are kid-friendly and open to teens, often scheduled on weekends (e.g., MLK Jr. weekend).

Clean water & oceans Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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Friends of the Urban Forest

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Green Teens and Green Crew; Encourages high school students to volunteer at tree-planting events (ages 14+), which occur regularly and teach environmental education and job skills. Teens can join community …

Forestry & reforestation
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Fundación Natura Colombia

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Youth conservation volunteers for forest and wetland restoration; teens can join community stewardship programs protecting Colombian biodiversity hotspots and páramo ecosystems.

Conservation & biodiversity Forestry & reforestation Habitat restoration & preservation
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Haribon Foundation

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Youth volunteer programs including tree planting and forest restoration (Haribon YOUth Fore!); teens and student groups can join community planting events across the Philippines.

Conservation & biodiversity Forestry & reforestation Habitat restoration & preservation
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Japan for Sustainability (JFS)

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Youth networking events and sustainable Japan education programs; JFS connects student environmental leaders and provides resources for youth to start local sustainability initiatives.

Circular economy & reuse initiatives Climate change & emissions Eco-education & youth programs
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Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)

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Youth environmental campaigns and local chapter activities; teens can participate in river cleanups, tree planting, and climate action events through KFEM's youth networks.

Climate change & emissions Conservation & biodiversity Environmental justice +1 more
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Los Angeles Conservation Corps

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Offers paid and volunteer programs for teens (ages 14–18) through its Clean & Green initiative, where high school students participate in park cleanups, alleyway restoration, and community greening projects. Ideal …

Forestry & reforestation Habitat restoration & preservation Waste reduction
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Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands)

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Youth climate campaigns and local action groups; teens (ages 16+) can join Milieudefensie Jong (youth branch) to organize climate actions and campaigns in their communities.

Climate change & emissions Environmental justice Local policy & civic action
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Monterey Bay Aquarium – Teen Conservation Leaders

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Runs the Teen Conservation Leaders program for high school students (ages 15–17), where teens volunteer 120+ hours over summer or year-round, leading educational activities, assisting with exhibits, and promoting marine …

Mostly Harmless Helpers

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To be as helpful as possible

Animal Welfare Education
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New York Harbor School

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High school marine science and environmental stewardship programs; students participate in oyster restoration and water quality research in New York Harbor.

Clean water & oceans Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs
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Oceana

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Petition for the various campaigns

Clean water & oceans Local policy & civic action
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Riverkeeper

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Youth internship and volunteer program; teens can participate in Hudson River water quality monitoring and restoration events with school groups.

Clean water & oceans Local policy & civic action Pollution prevention
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Sacramento River Watershed Program

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Invites high school students (ages 14+) to volunteer at river cleanups, tree planting, and habitat restoration events, such as the annual Great Sacramento River Cleanup. Teens can earn service hours …

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San Diego Coastkeeper

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Offers beach and watershed cleanups for teens (ages 13+), often in partnership with schools or youth groups. High school students can volunteer at events like Coastal Cleanup Day to remove …

Clean water & oceans
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San Francisco Botanical Garden (at Strybing Arboretum)

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Group or individual volunteer opportunties. Offers volunteer opportunities for high school students (ages 14+) on specific days (e.g., 3rd Saturday of the month) for gardening, weeding, and habitat maintenance, fostering …

Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper

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Engages high school students (ages 14+) in beach cleanups, water quality monitoring, and coastal restoration events, such as monthly cleanups at Morro Bay. Teens can volunteer independently or with school …

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Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

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Welcomes high school students (ages 14+ with parental consent) for Land Steward volunteer roles, assisting with trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and cleanups at preserves like Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge. …

Habitat restoration & preservation
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Save The Bay

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Offers shoreline restoration and native plant nursery programs for families and teens (ages 12+ with adult supervision, 16+ independently). High school students can participate in hands-on restoration, planting, and weeding …

Animal protection & wildlife rescue Clean water & oceans Eco-education & youth programs +2 more
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SEO/BirdLife Spain

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Youth birdwatching and nature monitoring programs (Programa de Seguimiento de Aves); teens can join field surveys, citizen science counts, and habitat cleanups at Spanish nature reserves.

Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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SOS Mata Atlântica

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Plante Árvores (Plant Trees) volunteer program; teens can participate in Atlantic Forest restoration events, tree planting, and citizen science water monitoring (Observando os Rios) across Brazil.

Conservation & biodiversity Forestry & reforestation Habitat restoration & preservation
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SPDA – Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental

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Youth environmental law clinics and advocacy training for teens (ages 16+); students participate in environmental rights workshops, citizen journalism projects, and climate policy campaigns.

Conservation & biodiversity Environmental justice Local policy & civic action
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Surfrider Foundation – South Orange County Chapter

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Engages high school students (ages 14+) in beach cleanups, coastal dune restoration, and educational events like the Youth Ocean Guardians program. Teens can join monthly cleanups or advocacy campaigns, earning …

Clean water & oceans Climate change & emissions Eco-education & youth programs +2 more
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Surfrider Foundation Europe

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Beach cleanups, ocean plastic surveys, and Youth Ocean Ambassadors program for teens across coastal Europe; students can join chapter events and submit pollution data.

Clean water & oceans Eco-education & youth programs Pollution prevention +1 more
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Sustainability Matters

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Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs
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Sutro Stewards

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Volunteer or Youth Summer Stewards; Provides volunteer opportunities for teens (ages 14+ with parental consent) at nursery workdays (2nd Wednesday) and stewardship events (1st and 3rd Saturday). High school students …

Forestry & reforestation Habitat restoration & preservation

The Babel Fish Project

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Helping people to connect

Animal Welfare Environment Homeless Services +3 more
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The Watershed Project

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Engages high school students (ages 14+) in volunteer events like native plant restoration, trash cleanups, and green infrastructure projects (e.g., rain gardens along Richmond Greenway). Teens can participate in community …

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The Wildlife Trusts

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30 Days Wild challenge and local wildlife volunteer days for teens (ages 13+); youth can join hands-on habitat restoration, species monitoring, and nature reserve maintenance through their local Trust.

Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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TreePeople

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Volunteer

Eco-education & youth programs Forestry & reforestation Local policy & civic action
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Ventura Land Trust

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Offers high school students (ages 14+) volunteer opportunities at restoration workdays, including native planting, invasive species removal, and trail maintenance at preserves like Harmon Canyon. Events are teen-friendly, scheduled on …

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WALHI – Friends of the Earth Indonesia

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Youth environmental education and community organizing programs; teens can join local WALHI chapters for environmental campaigns, forest protection advocacy, and river cleanups.

Climate change & emissions Conservation & biodiversity Environmental justice +1 more
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Wildcoast

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Offers teen volunteer opportunities (ages 14+) for coastal cleanups and mangrove restoration projects, particularly in San Diego’s border region. High school students can join events to protect marine habitats and …

Clean water & oceans Habitat restoration & preservation
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WWF India

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Youth for Conservation program and WWF Nature Clubs for Schools; students aged 13+ can participate in wildlife surveys, tree planting, and conservation campaigns across India.

Clean water & oceans Conservation & biodiversity Forestry & reforestation
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WWF Sweden (Världsnaturfonden WWF)

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Youth volunteer events including nature cleanups and biodiversity monitoring; WWF Sweden hosts youth nature camps and school outreach programs for teens aged 14+.

Climate change & emissions Conservation & biodiversity Forestry & reforestation