Become a Nature Champion | Uk Youth For Nature

Become a local champion for nature

Applications now open

Nature Champions is a six-month programme for young people (aged 16-35) who want to speak up for nature, influence local decisions and play an active role in campaigns that make a real difference in their communities.

We’re looking for five confident communicators to work closely with our team on our campaign to reduce pesticide use in public spaces.

This project is focused on connecting local voices with local councils, and supporting young people to step into visible leadership on environmental issues that matter to them.

What is a Nature Champion?

Nature Champions are local spokespeople who help bring our campaigns to life on the ground through social media, local press, community conversations and direct engagement with their local council.

We’re recruiting five Nature Champions from across the UK, each based in a different constituency that aligns with our council engagement work. We’ll match Champions with areas where local action can realistically move the dial.

We’re looking for people with a natural flair for creating engaging content who want to build their profile as a campaigner. Our ideal Nature Champion is comfortable talking to camera (or keen to get there), eager to develop their campaigning skills, and happy to be visible in their local community speaking up about the impact of pesticides in public spaces.

We’ll support you in growing your profile as a campaigner with training, mentoring, campaign materials and paid amplification of your social media content.

Who we’re looking for:

Aged 16-35
Passionate about nature, activism and community action
Confident communicating or keen to build confidence
Love to create social media content
Interested in campaigning, media or public engagement
Based in a local authority where councils are actively making decisions about pesticide use
You do not need a large following or formal experience

Our Nature Champions will:

Encourage people in your area to take part in campaign actions, including emailing their council as part of Your Wild Streets.

Create and share content that brings local nature issues to life (social posts, short videos, press quotes, community moments).

Help generate visibility through local media and social media and build your profile as a nature campaigner.

Take part in our Urban Nature Day and a Parliamentary reception in Westminster.

You will also share short monthly updates so we can track impact and support you properly

Time commitment: around 1-3 hours per week on average, flexible across the month.

What you’ll get:

Training & Support

A full-day in-person launch event covering:
- Public speaking
- Media confidence
- Campaign strategy
- Leadership skills
Ongoing mentoring and support from our campaign team
Access to seasonal online training sessions throughout the programme

Profile-Building

Featured profile on our website on our dedicated Nature Champions page
Opportunities to be quoted in local and national media
Your content shared across our social channels
Paid digital promotion of your work in your local area (for those actively building a campaigning profile)

Experience

Invitation to a Parliamentary reception on pesticides
Opportunities to meet MPs, campaign partners and fellow campaigners
Hands-on experience working inside a national advocacy campaign

Practical Bits:

You'll get a branded campaign kit (t-shirt, tote, badge, microphone, print materials)
Travel expenses to any UKY4N events
Access to a dedicated group chat with fellow Nature Champions
Regular check-ins and peer learning sessions

Compensation:

£50 per month for 6 months
Total stipend: £300 per Champion
This is a modest payment in recognition of your time, alongside significant profile-building, training and paid amplification of your work.