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FAQs

How many participants did you select for the Earth Educators Fellowship 2024-2025? 

YouCAN selected 21 participants from across India between 20 to 35 years of age for the cohort 4.

Is YouCAN a registered organization? 

No, YouCAN is a non-profit initiative of the Trust for Environmental Education (TREE), a registered, public charitable Trust founded in 1986 to spread environmental education in schools. 

Can we donate to your initiatives? 

Yes, TREE is a registered organisation that is eligible to receive domestic donations through the 12A and 80G Approvals. 

What educational materials are used by YouCAN to teach students about ecology and conservation?

We use a diverse range of educational materials to teach students about ecology and conservation. Many are created by our partners. Some are designed specifically for our programs. A few of our communication and leadership tools are the ones that were developed by the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Do I need to make a full-time commitment to be an Earth Education Fellow?

Commitment as an Earth Education Fellow is 20 hours a week, excluding travel for the workshops. Please refer to the Earth Educators Fellowship Program Prospectus for more details. 

Will someone guide me when I am stuck in the middle of the fellowship?

We will guide you through different means at regular intervals once you are selected as Earth Education Fellow.

Can I take the help of someone in my circle/community?

Yes, you can! 

I am scared of public speaking, but I want to become an Earth Education Fellow; what should I do?

Being able to speak is not everything. So, you should apply for this program! We give our best to guide you to communicate effectively to students, enabling you to become a better public speaker.

I am a person with little knowledge about environmental issues, but I am superficially aware of something being wrong and want to participate. Can I become an Earth Education Fellow?

The Earth Educators Fellowship requires a certain level of experience to participate in it. However, if you can convince the selection committee to choose you for the program by writing a compelling application, there are possibilities we will select you for the program. Experience is not everything. It’s your receptivity to engage with us. 

I work in the private sector and want to contribute to society by becoming an Earth Education Fellow, but my company does not allow me to take off other than weekends. Can something be done on weekends?

We empathize with your scenario. Though Earth Educators Fellowship is primarily focused on schools, we have found innovative programs being carried out by our Fellows outside of schools too. The fellowship requires a certain level of time commitment. So, suppose you are available only on weekends. In that case, you could volunteer, explore nature in your locality, and teach in your community, such as apartments, flat associations, public parks, after-school centers, etc. 

What is the financial commitment for the Fellowship?

The Earth Educators Fellowship for 2022-23 is an all-expenses-covered program. Please read the prospectus for more details. 

I am a homemaker, and I want to contribute to YouCAN by being at home. Can you guide me on how?

Yes, definitely! Don’t hesitate to contact us, mentioning your specific interests, skills, and time available to volunteer. We will get back to you with options.

I am a graduate looking for an internship/certification in social entrepreneurship. Can I consider YouCAN as one?

We are sorry to say that we are not conducting Earth Educators Fellowship specific to the social entrepreneurship sector. But, we do have internship opportunities open from time to time. Do write about the kind of avenues you are looking for.

What happened to the Earth Ambassadors Fellowship? 

The Earth Educators Fellowship was formerly called the Earth Ambassadors Fellowship. 

Can we visit Nature Quest @Rivendell? 

Yes! Please write to us, and we will organize a visit for you depending on the available dates.

Can we collaborate with YouCAN? 

YouCAN believes in the spirit of collaboration and welcomes collaborations. Please write to us. 

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