Tools and support for students taking action on plastic pollution.
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Make an impact with our Student Action Guides
Explore ways to take action on plastic pollution in your home and community. Each Action has step-by-step directions.
So far the Wayfinder Society Student Community has spent 4201 Hours to end plastic pollution worldwide!
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Learn about Environmental Problems and Authentic Solutions
Check out our educational videos to learn more about plastic pollution, climate change, environmental justice, and solutions that people are implementing to create true change.
Track Your Contribution
Create an account to track the hours you’ve contributed to addressing the plastic problem. Use these hours for community service requirements, and add them on your college application and resume.
Apply for a Mini-Grant
Apply for funding to support your community project or educational goal to address plastic pollution.
Get Inspired
Students have been at the forefront of creating change in their homes, schools, communities, and the world. Check out our student spotlights to get inspiration from your peers on how to make your own impact!
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply?
Environmental educators in the United States who are affiliated with a school system or organization that offers environmental educational opportunities. College students who are going to school to be an environmental educator are welcome to join!
What is the timeline of the program?
Educator Allies who are accepted into the program are expected to participate until the end of the school year they signed up within. We will accept applications on a rolling basis and all who are accepted this year will be considered a part of the 2024-25 cohort. Below is a general breakdown of how we envision the year:
September – 2024-25 Wayfinder Society Educator Ally application opens!
October – The 2024-25 Cohort is announced and the program will kick off with the virtual launch event on October 23, 2024.
January – Virtual Ally Gathering / Check In
March - Virtual Ally Gathering / Check In
May - Virtual Wayfinder Society End of Year Celebration
June – Educator Ally Weekend in Long Beach, CA
What is the end of year educator gathering?
Prior to the pandemic, Algalita hosted an annual youth summit to bring passionate students from across the United States and the world to come together for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and new experiences in Southern California. The Algalita team is working on a similar experience, but for our incredible educator community in June 2024! With limited spots available, Educator Allies will receive free priority registration for this weekend gathering. We are still dreaming up this one-of-a-kind experience, so more details to come soon.
When can I apply?
Apply by Monday, October 7 for your application to be considered in time to join our kickoff Zoom call on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
The Educator Ally application is open throughout the school year for educators to apply on a rolling basis. Educator Allies who are accepted into the program are expected to participate until the end of the school year they signed up within and will be considered a part of that school year's cohort. For example, if someone signed up in December 2024, they would be considered a part of 2024-25 cohort and their term would end at the end of the school year in June. Allies can rejoin for the next school year if they are interested.
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With the stars as their guide, Wayfinders made discoveries on land and sea. Our logo creates a new constellation for a new generation of leaders working together to solve plastic pollution.