Become a Board member

SVYCA is looking for new Board Members:

Board members oversee strategy, finances, legal and ethical compliance, and organizational performance; fulfill fiduciary duties, hold executives accountable, and ensure the organization has the resources to advance its mission. We are currently looking for two board members, and are open to anyone with a passion for empowering youth and climate advocacy. However, we are particularly excited about candidates who are active in climate activism and have a strong fundraising background.

Who we are:

Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA) is a youth-led nonprofit that empowers teens and young adults to combat climate change with impactful, interdisciplinary policy and education initiatives.

Our youth work in focused climate action teams to ensure important climate policies and measures receive support at every level, including local, regional, and statewide. Youth at SVYCA gain in-depth knowledge about climate policy, build relationships with key climate stakeholders such as elected officials and climate tech leaders, and gain exposure to climate career pathways across multiple industries and disciplines. Currently, with over 150+ active members, SVYCA is the largest youth-led environmental organization in California.

Expectations for Board Members’

There is a small time commitment attached when becoming a SVYCA Board Member. Additionally, we have a fundraising expectations.

Conflicts of Interest

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