Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 5th–8th Grade)

Explore big ideas, speak up, and learn how to make your voice heard! The Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers Program is open to students entering 5th through 8th grade who are curious about the world and want to develop real skills in public speaking, podcasting, and leadership. You’ll work in small groups with a dedicated volunteer mentor to research a social issue you care about, share your opinions in thoughtful conversations, and record your very own podcast episode. You’ll also go on field trips, write your first resume, and take part in a community panel to present your ideas. No experience is needed—just a passion for learning and speaking out. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 9th–12th Grade)

Take your leadership to the next level and use your voice for change! The Civic Leaders Academy: Teen Speakers Program is designed for high school students ready to dive into real-world issues, sharpen their communication skills, and grow as changemakers. In small teams led by volunteer mentors, you’ll research a topic you care about, discuss different perspectives, and record a podcast to share your insights. You’ll also build your professional profile with a resume, bio, and interview practice, and take part in a public community panel. This is a space for emerging leaders of all experience levels—whether you’re just getting started or already speaking out. Open to all students with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 5th–8th Grade)

Explore big ideas, speak up, and learn how to make your voice heard! The Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers Program is open to students entering 5th through 8th grade who are curious about the world and want to develop real skills in public speaking, podcasting, and leadership. You’ll work in small groups with a dedicated volunteer mentor to research a social issue you care about, share your opinions in thoughtful conversations, and record your very own podcast episode. You’ll also go on field trips, write your first resume, and take part in a community panel to present your ideas. No experience is needed—just a passion for learning and speaking out. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 9th–12th Grade)

Take your leadership to the next level and use your voice for change! The Civic Leaders Academy: Teen Speakers Program is designed for high school students ready to dive into real-world issues, sharpen their communication skills, and grow as changemakers. In small teams led by volunteer mentors, you’ll research a topic you care about, discuss different perspectives, and record a podcast to share your insights. You’ll also build your professional profile with a resume, bio, and interview practice, and take part in a public community panel. This is a space for emerging leaders of all experience levels—whether you’re just getting started or already speaking out. Open to all students with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Young people need a supportive audience. Attend this practice to listen and give feedback to help teen speech and debate students get ready for the upcoming State Qualifying Tournaments!

Cost: Free

Learn new skills and practice speeches and debates with peers – no experience needed.

Cost: Free

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 5th–8th Grade)

Explore big ideas, speak up, and learn how to make your voice heard! The Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers Program is open to students entering 5th through 8th grade who are curious about the world and want to develop real skills in public speaking, podcasting, and leadership. You’ll work in small groups with a dedicated volunteer mentor to research a social issue you care about, share your opinions in thoughtful conversations, and record your very own podcast episode. You’ll also go on field trips, write your first resume, and take part in a community panel to present your ideas. No experience is needed—just a passion for learning and speaking out. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 9th–12th Grade)

Take your leadership to the next level and use your voice for change! The Civic Leaders Academy: Teen Speakers Program is designed for high school students ready to dive into real-world issues, sharpen their communication skills, and grow as changemakers. In small teams led by volunteer mentors, you’ll research a topic you care about, discuss different perspectives, and record a podcast to share your insights. You’ll also build your professional profile with a resume, bio, and interview practice, and take part in a public community panel. This is a space for emerging leaders of all experience levels—whether you’re just getting started or already speaking out. Open to all students with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Our big speech and debate tournament, the Berman Speech & Parliamentary Debate Invitational at El Cerrito High, is coming up! Help us make signs and clean and prep donated trophies to support our event and reduce plastic waste.

Cost: Free

Learn new skills and practice speeches and debates with peers – no experience needed.

Cost: Free

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 5th–8th Grade)

Explore big ideas, speak up, and learn how to make your voice heard! The Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers Program is open to students entering 5th through 8th grade who are curious about the world and want to develop real skills in public speaking, podcasting, and leadership. You’ll work in small groups with a dedicated volunteer mentor to research a social issue you care about, share your opinions in thoughtful conversations, and record your very own podcast episode. You’ll also go on field trips, write your first resume, and take part in a community panel to present your ideas. No experience is needed—just a passion for learning and speaking out. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 9th–12th Grade)

Take your leadership to the next level and use your voice for change! The Civic Leaders Academy: Teen Speakers Program is designed for high school students ready to dive into real-world issues, sharpen their communication skills, and grow as changemakers. In small teams led by volunteer mentors, you’ll research a topic you care about, discuss different perspectives, and record a podcast to share your insights. You’ll also build your professional profile with a resume, bio, and interview practice, and take part in a public community panel. This is a space for emerging leaders of all experience levels—whether you’re just getting started or already speaking out. Open to all students with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

We have a lot of young speakers events in May! We need volunteer hands to help us get ready by coming up with topics, preparing trophies, making signs, and more.

Cost: Free

Learn new skills and practice speeches and debates with peers – no experience needed.

Cost: Free

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 5th–8th Grade)

Explore big ideas, speak up, and learn how to make your voice heard! The Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers Program is open to students entering 5th through 8th grade who are curious about the world and want to develop real skills in public speaking, podcasting, and leadership. You’ll work in small groups with a dedicated volunteer mentor to research a social issue you care about, share your opinions in thoughtful conversations, and record your very own podcast episode. You’ll also go on field trips, write your first resume, and take part in a community panel to present your ideas. No experience is needed—just a passion for learning and speaking out. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 9th–12th Grade)

Take your leadership to the next level and use your voice for change! The Civic Leaders Academy: Teen Speakers Program is designed for high school students ready to dive into real-world issues, sharpen their communication skills, and grow as changemakers. In small teams led by volunteer mentors, you’ll research a topic you care about, discuss different perspectives, and record a podcast to share your insights. You’ll also build your professional profile with a resume, bio, and interview practice, and take part in a public community panel. This is a space for emerging leaders of all experience levels—whether you’re just getting started or already speaking out. Open to all students with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 5th–8th Grade)

Explore big ideas, speak up, and learn how to make your voice heard! The Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers Program is open to students entering 5th through 8th grade who are curious about the world and want to develop real skills in public speaking, podcasting, and leadership. You’ll work in small groups with a dedicated volunteer mentor to research a social issue you care about, share your opinions in thoughtful conversations, and record your very own podcast episode. You’ll also go on field trips, write your first resume, and take part in a community panel to present your ideas. No experience is needed—just a passion for learning and speaking out. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Civic Leaders Academy: Young Speakers (Rising 9th–12th Grade)

Take your leadership to the next level and use your voice for change! The Civic Leaders Academy: Teen Speakers Program is designed for high school students ready to dive into real-world issues, sharpen their communication skills, and grow as changemakers. In small teams led by volunteer mentors, you’ll research a topic you care about, discuss different perspectives, and record a podcast to share your insights. You’ll also build your professional profile with a resume, bio, and interview practice, and take part in a public community panel. This is a space for emerging leaders of all experience levels—whether you’re just getting started or already speaking out. Open to all students with priority for Richmond residents.

Apply by September 19th.
Notification of acceptance will be sent on September 26th.

Cost: Free, but participants must be accepted in September based on application

Celebrate our spring accomplishments as a volunteer group at this community-building event! Bring a friend to help us grow the Amplifiers.

Cost: Free