YouthRoots unleashes the power of youth to change the world. At YouthRoots, it’s about helping our communities. It’s about making sweeping local change. But behind the scenes, it’s about teaching a group of teenagers to "fish." See, we remember being teenagers. We remember having lofty goals, faith in humanity, and little fear of failure. We also remember being told our big ideas couldn’t work. So we are preparing the next generation with the tools to make their big ideas work. It’s up to the youth of today solve the problems of tomorrow. Instead of tossing up limitations or naysaying their dreams, we give them the skills and the mindset to do it.
External link for YouthRoots
1210 S Parker Rd
Denver, Colorado 80231, US
What is YouthRoots? We are youth. Last Saturday’s YouthScan workshop showed it again: young leaders sharing ideas and shaping their communities. See it live at our end of the year event, December 3 at DU. Link: https://lnkd.in/dY-bCRV7 #YouthRoots #YouthScan #YouthVoice Sheila Van de Graaph , MA
We're #hiring a new Communications And Operations Intern in Denver, Colorado. Apply today or share this post with your network. https://lnkd.in/e5zgx3uH
Ready to turn your passion for storytelling into real nonprofit experience? YouthRoots is hiring an Intern to support our Communications & Operations Manager. Details: 📍 Denver, CO (hybrid) 🕒 Part-time 💼 Unpaid internship Since 2010, YouthRoots has equipped young people to lead and influence decisions that shape their lives. Come help us do it. Interested? Email careers@youthroots.org or visit youthroots.org. #Hiring #Internship #NonprofitJobs #DenverJobs #YouthLeadership #YouthRoots #denveruniversity #cudenver #cuboulder #denver
We’re looking for an intern to join the YouthRoots team! If you want hands-on nonprofit experience in communications, storytelling, and operations, this is for you. You’ll help share the stories of young people leading change across Colorado, support events and grant research, and build skills in database management and teamwork. 📍 Denver, CO | Hybrid | Part-time (unpaid) Interested? Email careers@youthroots.org #YouthRoots #DenverNonprofit #NonprofitInternship #YouthVoice #DenverJobs
Plug in to Youth Voice and Shine a Light on the Future! Join us as YouthRoots celebrates 16 years of empowering young people to lead change in Colorado communities. 📅 Thursday, December 3, 5:30 to 7:30 PM 📍 Maglione Hall, Josef Korbel School, University of Denver Register at the link in our bio or at https://lnkd.in/dfZ-hqwE #YouthRoots #YouthVoice #PlugInToYouthVoice #DenverNonprofit #ColoradoYouth
This past Saturday, YouthRoots teamed up with our new partners at ViVe Wellness for a YouthScan workshop! 💜 Young people came together to share their voices on what matters most to them, and we loved every minute. Thank you to Yoli and the whole ViVe team for welcoming us. ViVe Wellness does incredible work supporting young people and families in Denver, and we can’t wait to explore more ways to partner. Learn more about YouthScan at youthroots.org. #YouthRoots #YouthScan #ViVeWellness #YouthVoice #Denver #YouthLeadership
We’re looking for an intern to join the YouthRoots team! If you want hands-on nonprofit experience in communications, storytelling, and operations, this is for you. You’ll help share the stories of young people leading change across Colorado, support events and grant research, and build skills in database management and teamwork. 📍 Denver, CO | Hybrid | Part-time (unpaid) Interested? Email careers@youthroots.org #YouthRoots #DenverNonprofit #NonprofitInternship #YouthVoice #DenverJobs
This is truly remarkable! Congratulations to our Executive Director, Sheila Van de Graaph , MA! Don't forget to VOTE for her!! Link: https://lnkd.in/g9xigmHK
This one feels extra special. ❤️ I’m incredibly grateful to be named a finalist for the BEN Community Champion Award! For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside young people, and one belief has remained at the heart of my work: young people aren’t just our future, they are leaders today. Their voices, ideas, lived experiences, and solutions matter right now. A heartfelt thank you to Bridge Entrepreneurs Network for the incredible work you do, and to Mick Freeman for the nomination and for believing in me and in the work we’re doing at YouthRoots. It truly means a lot. ❤️ I’d be incredibly grateful for your vote. 🙏🏾 Vote here: https://lnkd.in/esue-tVK Thank you for cheering us on. Here’s to continuing to make room for young people to lead, today. ❤️ Angel Mollel #YouthRoots #YouthVoice #YouthLeadership #CommunityChampion #BENCommunityChampion
Calling all Colorado youth ages 14 to 24! YouthRoots is launching the Youth Mental Health, Connection and Belonging Insight Lab 2026, and we want you to be part of it. Over 8 weekly sessions starting in October, you will explore real issues, share your ideas, build solutions, and meet other youth from across the state. You will also get paid $250 for your time and leadership. No previous leadership experience is needed. All you need is your voice and your ideas. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/deb9M55i Questions? Email Ryan.Egloff@YouthRoots.org #YouthRoots #YouthLeadership #YouthMentalHealth #Belonging #ColoradoYouth #PaidOpportunity #YouthVoice #Denver
Meet Rose Green, YouthRoots' new Board Chair! With 10+ years in philanthropy, Rose joined because "nobody" centers young people's voices with decision-makers like YouthRoots." Her hope for the year ahead: more Colorado leaders seeing the value young people bring. Welcome, Rose! 🌟 #YouthRoots #BoardChair #YouthVoice #DenverNonprofit #colorado youthroots.org The Colorado Health Foundation
Jefferson County Youth Insight Labs Are Underway! This spring, six sessions of Jefferson County Youth Insight Labs kicked off for young people ages 14 to 24 across Jeffco ready to speak up and take action. Participants take part in paid leadership sessions, contribute real-time insights through The YouthScan Project, and build the skills to influence local leaders on youth issues. #youthroots #youth #theyouthscanproject #empowerment
LinkedIn is better on the app
Don’t have the app? Get it in the Microsoft Store.
Open the app