Get Involved
Youth organizations, events, activities, clubs, sports, and more
OneStep encourages youth to #GetInvolved in prosocial school and afterschool activities. We define #GetInvolved as youth participating in activities, events, or services that decrease their risk for substance misuse, increase their self-efficacy, skill-building and coping, and improve their biopsychosocial wellbeing. OneStep Peer Influencers shared their insider knowledge with us about new events and school happenings so we could share them with you here below!
CT Students for a Dream
CT Students for a Dream (C4D) is a youth-led statewide network fighting for the rights of undocumented youth and families. CT Students for a Dream (C4D), made history this year when undocumented young people worked with students, teachers, clergy, and elected officials to pass a state law. They also offer college access programs, student resources, and scholarships.
New Haven Climate Movement
The New Haven Climate Movement (NHCM) is an inter-generational grassroots organization of New Haven area residents. NHCM is always looking for volunteers to help push for strong action on climate change in New Haven and spread the word about and act on the climate emergency. Fill out their Youth Volunteer Form today!
Students 4 Educational Justice
Students 4 Educational Justice (SEJ) is a youth-led, intergenerational organizing body that drives efforts for racial and educational justice and cultivates self-pride in young BIPOC in Connecticut. SEJ hosts members in weekly meetings consisting of political education training about institutional racism, adultism, anti-Blackness, and other oppressive systems, as well as organizing-related trainings on practices such as one-on-one meetings.
Solar Youth
Solar Youth’s mission is to empower youth to achieve lifelong success (and nothing less!). Solar Youth does this through their unique program model which includes long-term supportive relationships, and programs that happen IN their neighborhoods, where youth EXPLORE their ENVIRONMENT, become PROBLEM-SOLVERS and
practice LEADERSHIP.
Citywide Youth Coalition
Citywide Youth Coalition (CWYC) builds youth power through education, leadership development, and anti-racist community organizing. CWYC has opportunities available for youths (ages 14-25) who work, go to school, or live in the urban New Haven region. CWYC’s aim is to strengthen young leaders and youth-serving staff personally and civically, with the belief that the New Haven area will undoubtedly benefit from an inclusive, united, and supported youth network whose voice will usher forth positive changes for all.
Neighborhood Music School
Neighborhood Music School (NMS) is the largest non-profit community arts organization in Connecticut and one of the tenth largest in the country. Their mission is to deepen the human experience and build connections through the learning, practice, and presentation of the performing arts. Enjoy music, dance & wellness, and drama & film lessons individually or as a group!
Collective Consciousness Theatre
Collective Consciousness Theatre (CCT) offers tailored workshops for schools and community-based organizations, serving grade 4 youth to adults. Some examples of past programs include: Hip Hop Theatre and Conflict Resolution, Color Me Human Teacher Training, I'm Just a Superhero Anti-Bullying Workshop, and Collective Playbuilding.