BAYCS Ambassadors
BAYCS Ambassadors is a 10-week program for youth aged 11-20 to make an impact on their communities. BAYCS members provide mentorship for our interns to create a Climate Action Plan in their communities. Spring 2026 is our first cohort. Learn more about the program and our mentees below!
Applications for our next cycle begin February 2027.
about the program
This year's cohort is composed of 9 middle and high schoolers from around the Bay Area! Every Wednesday, they learn more about topics like outreach and budgeting, while receiving one on one mentorship from BAYCS team members. This year, our ambassadors' climate action plans range from sustainable fashion workshops to beach cleanups.
what we do
This 10-week program is designed to support middle school to college students in launching a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in the Bay Area, a project to address climate change in your own community locally. It can vary from anything from a beach cleanup to an advocacy movement for a legislation.
No previous experience is required. We are enthusiastic to meet you wherever you are at from across the Bay!
the benefits!
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Participate in 10 weeks of climate learning & project development
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Go to 1-2 field trips in San Francisco
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Make a local impact
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Gain mentorship from experienced youth climate leaders
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Receive a $200 stipend for project completion
our ambassadors
featured projects
Our ambassadors finished their ten-week journey by creating a climate event, organization, or contest to share with the world! Read more about their accomplishments here.
Sasha and Benjamin
Sustainable Style Project
Sasha and Ben started an organization that educates students about the environmental impact of fast fashion, through fun interactive activities, where they encourage students to reuse clothing and make more sustainable choices.
Elli
Esplenade Beach Cleanup
Elli organized an Esplanade Beach Cleanup in May 2026 to collect harmful waste along the shoreline to preserve marine wildlife and ecosystems. Along with free food, a friendly competition took place where volunteers could win prizes.
Audrey
The Climate Lens
Audrey developed the Climate Lens, a blog that uses photography and journalism to raise awareness about climate-related issues and how they are being combated in the Bay Area. She uploads posts on her website.
blog posts
past events
Earth Day Festival 2026
Ambassadors featured their project and practiced public speaking skills by making posters and speaking to over 100 attendees.
Ambassadors Field Trip to Cal Academy
Ambassadors had an amazing time learning about the environment and the impact human activities have on it, all the while bonding with teammates!
