Planeteer Clubs
Planeteer Clubs focus on engaging their local communities in the mission of the Planeteer Alliance – accelerating known solutions to climate change. Groups of young people around the world are becoming recognized as Official Planeteer Clubs to access the resources, support, amplification, grants, and community offered by the Planeteer Alliance.
Becoming a Planeteer Club
Interested in becoming an Official Planeteer Club? It is so easy to join! If you are the current leader of an existing group, you can become a club to bring Planeteer Alliance resources and climate solutions into your current program. Or, if you do not already have an existing club, you can create a dedicated club that focuses on advancing climate solutions. There is no cost to become a Planeteer Club, and the process of couldn’t be easier! Apply using the form below!
Types of Planeteer Clubs
Any type of youth group whose members wants to engage in climate action can become a Planeteer Club! In order to make sure groups are getting the resources and support they need, Planeteer Alliance has defined three Types of clubs based on the leadership, focus, and structure of clubs. The three types are equally important and valuable, and are all considered Official Planeteer Clubs — it just helps Team Planet help you!
Type 1 Clubs
- Adult led
- Not solely environmentally focused
- Part of a larger organization
Type 2 Clubs
- Youth & adults share leadership
- Environmental focus but not necessarily climate
Type 3 Clubs
- Youth led
- Climate focused
- Leaders are in Planeteer Alliance
Not sure which type of club to apply as? Use this quiz to figure it out, then apply using the form below
Apply To Become a Planeteer Club
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Descriptions of Types of Clubs
In order to make sure groups are getting the resources and support they need, Planeteer Alliance has defined three TYPES of clubs based on leadership, focus, and structure of clubs. The three types are equally important and valuable, and are all considered Official Planeteer Clubs — it just helps Team Planet help you!
Type 1 Clubs
Planeteer Alliance provides Type 1 Planeteer Clubs with facilitator training and resources, as well as structured activities to engage young people in exploring climate change and engaging in climate action. Type 1 clubs are typically part of an adult-led organization where mostly adults are making decisions about content and activities, and where the mission is not specifically environmental or climate focused. Examples: Boys & Girls Clubs; teacher-led school clubs; Scout troops
Type 1 Benefits:
- Facilitator training & resources
- Structured activities to engage young people in climate action
- Access to Planeteer Alliance opportunities for youth
Type 1 Criteria:
- Group has a facilitator of programming who will likely be there for at least one year and will serve as the primary point of contact
- Group has a minimum of five interested youth members between the ages of 10-23
- Group has at least one adult (older than 18 years) in a supporting/ advisory role
Type 2 Clubs
A Type 2 Planeteer Club has both youth and adults that make decisions about the activities of the club, is environmentally focused (but maybe not climate specific). Planeteer Alliance provides Type 2 clubs with leadership support and structured opportunities for the club to engage their members and community in climate action. Examples: Student-led school environmental clubs; youth groups associated with environmental organizations
Type 2 Benefits:
- Access to opportunities and resources (grants) to host events
- Structured activities and challenges to engage members in climate action projects
- Amplification of club’s work
- Access to Planeteer Alliance opportunities for members
Type 2 Criteria:
- Group has active youth leaders
- Group has a minimum of five interested youth members between the ages of 10-23
- Group has at least one adult (older than 18 years) in a supporting/ advisory role
- Group focuses primarily on environmental issues
Type 3 Clubs
A Type 3 Planeteer Club is a youth-led organization already actively engaged in climate action. Planeteer Alliance provides Type 3 clubs with programming and event support and amplification, leadership training and development opportunities, as well as access for members to take advantage of trainings, programming, etc. Examples: Youth-established and led organizations; youth-led chapters of larger networks like Fridays for the Future or Sunrise Movement
Type 3 Benefits:
- Access to opportunities and resources (grants) to host events
- Leadership opportunities and training
- Amplification of club’s work
- Access to Planeteer Alliance opportunities for members
Type 3 Criteria:
- Group has active youth leaders (10-23) who are already Planeteers at the time of applying
- Group has been active for at least 6 months
- Group has a minimum of five interested youth members between the ages of 10-23
- Group focuses primarily on climate action, climate justice, etc.
- Group has at least one adult (older than 18 years) in a supporting/ advisory role
Planeteer Club Resource Library
Resources your Planeteer Club will need and want can be found in this Resource Library, which will grow over time.
Beginning of Year Club Check-In Form
Send Team Planet your club’s goals and info at the beginning of each year (school year for Type 1 & 2 clubs; calendar year for Type 3 clubs) using the form below.
End of Year Club Check-In Form
Send Team Planet a report of your Planeteer Club’s activities, impacts, stories, etc. at the end of each year (school year for Type 1 & 2 clubs; calendar year for Type 3 clubs) using the form below.