Did you know that there are currently many community organizations that are doing civic action work with students?

If your students are participating in an organization that is civics based you can get them credit towards their Seal.  

Army Future Soldier Program https://www.army.mil/article/258753/investing_in_our_youth_army_develops_future_soldier_preparatory_course

Marine Corps JROTC programs

http://www.mexico.cnyric.org/MexicoHigh.cfm?subpage=5298 

Student Organizations:

• The Student Climate Coalition originally began as a project of NYCP and has grown into a large organization of students across the state with partners beyond NY. They have hosted a variety of events from an Earth Day Climate Summit, presentations from different speakers and organizations, and community building activities such as virtual game nights, as well as sharing information and tips on their social media platforms.

• New York Youth Climate Leaders is another great organization of young people in NY state. They organize and participate in lobbying actions, rallys, and other efforts to promote divestment efforts, the passage of climate legislation and its funding.

• Sunrise Movement NYC: A local branch of the nationwide movement of young people focusing on a Green New Deal, expanding green jobs, and endorsing political candidates promoting climate legislation. They host a variety of events, including protests (often through art), and work on building partnerships with other organizations.

• Fridays For Future: Organizes strikes and rallies across the world to influence government officials to implement climate policy

• Western NY Youth Climate Council: A group of young people working in Western NY to influence policy and educate others on the climate movement, such as youth teach-ins.