YESAction Initiatives
YESVolunteer
YESVolunteer
Connecting chapter members to volunteering and internship opportunities at environmental organizations, from conservation areas to parks and museums.
The Problem We're Solving
Many chapter members want to do hands-on environmental work but don’t know where to find it. Opportunities at governmental and non-governmental environmental organizations exist across China, but they are scattered and hard to find, so members rarely get past their own school or town. YESVolunteer brings these opportunities into one database that chapter members can use locally and nationwide.
Foundation
Every chapter participating in YES Wild should:
Share the YESVolunteer database with its members so they know which volunteering and internship opportunities are available.
Help interested members find and apply to an opportunity near them, such as at a local park, museum, or conservation area.
This foundation alone builds environmental literacy at scale. Most people don't need to be convinced sustainability matters — they need to be shown exactly what to do about it.
Going Further
Chapters that want to extend their impact can:
Take up opportunities beyond their local area, at organizations and conservation areas elsewhere.
Connect with governmental and non-governmental environmental organizations to help bring new opportunities into the database.
Awareness alone rarely changes behavior — repetition and community accountability do. Pairing consistent online content with real-world touchpoints turns passive followers into people who've actually changed a habit, not just read about one.
How We Support You
YES Action is here to help. Chapters working on YES Wild can reach out to us for:
Access to the YESVolunteer database of volunteering and internship opportunities.
Opportunities at governmental and non-governmental environmental organizations.
Local and nationwide options, including conservation areas, parks, and museums.
Support for chapter members in finding and connecting with the right opportunity.
Recognition
As we roll out our chapter recognition system, your chapter’s participation in YESVolunteer will count toward your standing. Chapters that complete the foundation will be recognized. Chapters that go further will earn higher recognition.
