Empower.

Educate.

Activate.

Empower.

Educate.

Activate.

INTERNSHIP APPLICATION for high school student interested in joining the Our Future internship for the 2024-2025 school year.

Mission Statement: Creating a statewide, multigenerational network that amplifies student voices in addressing environmental and climate actions/justice—in Oregon schools, and beyond.

The Story of Our Future

High Schools

Districts

Cities

Statewide Network

25+

Partner Organizations and Agencies

Empower

Racial equity
Envirnmental justice
Student led events
Team building activities
Empower youth voices
Leadership experiences and opportunites

Educate

Organziational skills
Research
Youth educating youth
Youth educating adults
Encouraging respect

Activate

Civic engagement
Minimizing toxins in the environment
Systemic change in education
Reduce climate emissions
Collaborating with local, regional and statewide community groups

Accomplishments

2021

Developed core organizational structure, and key strategies including: recruitment, communications, accountability, legacy/permanence, funding, incentives and more.

2022

Launched "Regional Leaders team" internship.‍

Began supporting projects like the Oregon Educators for Climate Education (OECE).

Held a successful "Green Career Fair".

Practiced leadership skills and learned from guest speakers from across Oregon.

Pillars of Our Future

Student engagement

We connect students across Oregon to work together, with staff and community partners, to plan and execute projects and initiatives focused on environmental/climate action and justice.

project teams

Green partnerships

We have a variety of community partners who are excited to engage students and provide them with leadership opportunities. Check out our Projects page to learn more.

community partners

Professional development

The Regional Leader internship provides students with experience in project planning and implementation, networking opportunities with community leaders and other students, marketing and outreach strategies, and coalition-building.

regional leaders

Current project teams

Upcoming Events

COMING SOON: In Spring 2026, OMSI will open Climate of Change (Clima de Cambio), a dynamic new bilingual exhibition that explores the climate challenges facing the Pacific Northwest and highlights inspiring solutions. At the heart of the 7,000-square-foot exhibition, short documentary-style films will share the stories of frontline communities leading place-based responses to climate change.

One of these films will proudly showcase student leaders from Our Future, highlighting how youth across Oregon are driving inclusive climate action, amplifying activism, and inspiring hope for a healthier, more equitable future.Check back on our website in March 2026 to see updates about the exhibit and view the film!