VOICES IN ACTION

ATTENTION YOUTH! Are You Ready to Speak Out and Lead Change? Join the Voices in Action Youth Summer Advocacy Squad! Earn-and-Learn this summer with Thrive Sis!

Join Voices in Action—a powerful summer program for Black and Brown youth (ages 14–22) who are ready to organize, advocate, and make a difference.

Program Dates: June 17th – September 15th, 2025
Location: Hybrid. Build something meaningful with your peers from across the country.

Stipends & Support: Earn and Learn: Youth participants earn a participation stipend while learning meaningful personal and professional skills. Weekly participation required (2-3 hour commitment each week via Zoom and 1-2 in-person events scheduled over the course of the program period). Free meals/snacks at all in-person events. Transportation support for public actions available. Community service hours also available. Thrive Sis swag for all participants!

What You’ll Do

  • Learn about your rights and how to speak up at school

  • Use art, media, and tech to create powerful advocacy content

  • Attend school board meetings and justice-focused community events

  • Build a strong network of youth leaders across the region

  • Help design and launch a public advocacy toolkit

Who Can Sign Up? Youth ages 14–22

  • How to Apply: Complete form below