Acterra
Location
Bay Area
Category
Climate Education, Sustainable Practices, Policy
Mission Statement
Their mission is to bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet.
Engagement Opportunities
Their current programs for youth are:
Healthy Planet Ambassador Program (2-5 hours per month)
Become an EV Ambassador (2-10 hours per month)
Acterra’s Student Ambassador Program (ASAP) (1-5 hours per month): ASAP managers provide youth with all of the information necessary to advocate for climate policy, an amazing program.
Website
General: https://www.acterra.org/
Action: https://www.acterra.org/volunteer
ASAP Program: https://www.acterra.org/asap
What They Do
They focus on electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy; transportation innovation; food sustainability; resilience and adaptation in the context of empowering underserved communities; and sustainable business practices in the Bay Area.
How to Join
EV Ambassador & Healthy Planet Ambassador: https://www.acterra.org/volunteer,
ASAP Program (policy advocacy): https://www.acterra.org/asap.
Feel free to contact Lily and Zach if you are interested in the org.
Contact
Youth Climate Education Associate, Lily de la Espriella: lily.espriella@acterra.org
Development and Operations Manager, Zack Wurtz: zack.wurtz@acterra.org
ASAP Contacts:
Eliza: eliza.i.low@gmail.com
Thomas: tjmwu14@gmail.com
Keshav: mrkeshavnarang@gmail.com
IG: @planetacterra