“The Innovate MY Future program felt like a tight-knit community and it brought me so much joy to see so many youth advocating for sustainability and collaborating to make a positive change.”

“[YCI’s Innovate MY Future program] completely changed my perspective from volunteering to fulfilling the hours required for graduation to volunteering to have a positive impact in my community. YCI proved that although I'm in high school, I can make a difference.”

“[YCI’s Innovate MY Future program] provided an open and fun way for me to connect with new people and make new friends, all while addressing the climate crisis that I am very passionate about.”

“YCI gave us unlimited resources since they truly wanted to see us succeed [in the Innovate MY Future program]. Now I have great community connections, references and experiences that can be leveraged in the workforce or when applying for jobs.”

“I don't think any other program equips its participants with the tools, experiences, skills and growth like Innovate MY Future and I would recommend it to anyone.”

“[YCI’s Innovate MY Future program] is a great opportunity for youth to explore the climate issues they care about and to meet other like-minded youth.”

“Gaining hands-on experience developing a project to help educate others [through YCI’s Innovate MY Future program] has really changed my perspective and inspired me to do more.”

“[Through YCI’s Innovate MY Future program], I've learned more about local non-profit organizations and have created great connections within my community. This opportunity has allowed me to learn more about climate issues at a local level. I hope to continue my work with our community partner and seek other local opportunities to volunteer.”

“Participating in community volunteer work felt achievable through [YCI’s Innovate MY Future program]. It showed me that even with a busy schedule, I can dedicate time to volunteer for organizations and movements that matter.”

“[Through YCI’s Innovate MY Future program], I learned that by moving past our comfort zones and by building trust with our partners and team members, we can create a shared vision to put into action and work towards the betterment of our communities.”