Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship

YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program empowers youth of color to make a difference in their communities through learning and hands-on community projects.

Geographic Scope: Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota

Eligibility:

• Ages 18-25 years old
• Youth of color strongly encouraged to apply
• Interest in social justice and protecting the environment
• Care about their community
• Want to learn how to protect the environment
• Want to help change the world

Program Details:

• Number of Positions: 5 paid fellowship opportunities per year
• Duration: 9 months (August-April)
• Time Commitment: Minimum 20 hours per month
  • Two 4-hour workshops per month (8 hours)
  • Monthly community project work (12 hours)
• Mentorship: Fellows matched with mentors in their issue area
• Stipend: $500 per month for each fellow
• Certificate: Awarded upon program completion
• Community Celebration: Held at end of program

Focus Areas (Examples):

• Indigenous environmental rights
• Food justice
• Energy justice
• Climate justice
• Healthy neighborhoods
• Pollution reduction

What Fellows Learn:

• How pollution affects communities and solutions
• Skills for talking with legislators
• How laws are made
• Meeting with lawmakers and leaders about environmental and social justice issues
• Development of advocacy and community organizing skills

Contact Information:

• Sarah Goodspeed: 612-227-5265 or sgoodspeed@ceed.org
• Email: yell@ceed.org
• Address: 4513 34th Ave. S. Suite B, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Additional Notes:

• Workshops open to all community members for free if not selected as fellow
• Registration required for community workshops
• Finalists participate in short 20-minute interview

How to Apply

1. Download Application Form from CEED website (available in .doc and .pdf formats)
   • Contact CEED for printed copies or further assistance
2. Complete Application Form with required information
3. Submission:
   • Email or mail completed application
   • Applications due: Wednesday, July 15th
4. Interview Process:
   • Finalists notified for short 20-minute interview
   • Fellows selected by July 30th
5. Required Materials:
   • Application form (specific questions not detailed in provided text)
   • Likely includes: personal statement, community interest, commitment to program requirements

Contact for Questions

• Sarah Goodspeed: 612-227-5265 or sgoodspeed@ceed.org
• yell@ceed.org