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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

For Youth

You have the power to build a better world today! Get started making a difference in the ways that matter most to you in your community.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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For Youth Members

You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

For Educators

Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.
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For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…
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A global community. Support. Quality curriculum. Professional development. And SO much more. Roots & Shoots provides educators with real tools…

Our Model

The Roots & Shoots Model focuses on best-practices in Service Learning to grow compassion and action in young changemakers. Together, we're growing a movement.
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Compassionate Traits

Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…
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4-Step Formula

Get Inspired, Observe, Take Action and Celebrate: Easy as 1,2,3,4! Roots & Shoots is about making positive change happen for…

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Anyone, anywhere can make a difference for people, other animals, and the planet we share. Get started by exploring and creating your own community project!
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Looking for a way to take action right away? If you’re not quite ready or sure how to plan and…

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Every individual makes a difference - and together we can change the world! Find a group near you or start your own to amplify your impact.
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Atlanta Basecamp

Local Center of Positive Change

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Roots & Shoots Basecamp Atlanta is dedicated to helping communities identify problems and opportunities in their own community and empower them to take action to address these issues. Food insecurity, climate change, and solid waste disposal are just some of the challenges our participants are working to combat. In addition, R&S Basecamp Atlanta is working with local seniors to build their knowledge about nutrition and wellness as they increase their gardening skills.

Roots & Shoots at Fernbank Museum

Interested in creating a better world for people, other animals, and the environment? Join the Roots & Shoots program at Fernbank Museum! This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled in grades 5-8 in the metro-Atlanta area (DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton counties). There are 30 openings available. Selected individuals will be notified by email upon their acceptance. Due to the number of applicants, we may not contact all who apply. Applicants must commit to attending monthly sessions, usually scheduled in the afternoon on the last Sunday of each month from September through December of 2025. For more information about the program, please contact Volunteer@fernbankmuseum.org or ACooper@janegoodall.org
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