Open Tracks for Youth

Opportunities for Young Organizers

Put your energy where it makes a measurable difference. Find open volunteer placements, fellowship cohorts, and civic field roles in your state.

FELLOWSHIP COHORT

Grassroots Civic Fellowship 2026 to 2027

6 MONTH PLACEMENT

An intensive field fellowship for emerging leaders aged eighteen to thirty. Fellows receive hands on training in community dispute management, data collection, and municipal public hearings. Each fellow leads a neighborhood civic clinic in their ward.

Location: All 36 States + FCT Commitment: 10 Hours Weekly Stipend: Field Logistics Covered
ORGANIZING ROLE

Ward Youth Action Lead

ONGOING RECRUITMENT

Take responsibility for your electoral ward. Ward Leads convene monthly youth meetings, organize voter verification desks, and report neighborhood issues directly to LGA coordinators.

Location: 8,809 Wards Nationwide Commitment: Flexible Grassroots Hours Support: National Secretariat Accreditation
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

Community Field Reporter and Documentarian

STATE LEVEL

Capture authentic stories of grassroots organizing. Field reporters photograph townhalls, interview local residents about community infrastructure, and write concise dispatches for the movement press.

Location: Regional Hubs Skills: Photography, Video, Fact Checking Benefit: Media Masterclasses and Portfolio Building
RESEARCH AND AUDIT

Local Government Budget Monitor

ANALYTICAL TRACK

Help track capital allocations for local clinics, schools, and rural roads. Volunteers analyze approved government gazettes and verify project status directly on the ground.

Location: 774 Local Government Areas Background: Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Tech Output: Published Community Scorecards
Straightforward Pathway

How Selection Works

We value dedication and local honesty over long resumes. Every applicant follows four clear steps.

STEP 1

Register Online

Fill out our simple form with your name, state, and primary area of interest.

STEP 2

Ward Contact

A local coordinator connects with you to confirm your local neighborhood details.

STEP 3

Orientation

Participate in a two hour orientation covering movement standards and ethics.

STEP 4

Field Placement

Receive your verified member badge and start working with your local action unit.