Advancing Environmental Justice & Human Rights through Global Student Governance


The Velorum Council is an executive-level student organization dedicated to urban sustainability. We focus on the intersection of human rights and environmental crises, specifically the rising threat of subsurface climate change (underground heat islands). We are seeking ambitious students to found regional chapters and lead research that will be used to advocate for global policy changes


WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A VELORUM LEADER?
If appointed as a Regional Director or Chapter Lead, your responsibilities will include:

         • Chapter Founding: Recruiting and managing a local "Cabinet" of 3–5 high-achieving peers.
         • Community Education: Hosting at least one public seminar per semester on sustainability and subsurface heat impacts.
         • Data Advocacy: Conducting local research on your city’s environmental governance and reporting findings to the Global Executive Body.
         • Governance Participation: Attending mandatory monthly Global Summits led by Director Asil Alkhatib to align international strategy.


Note:
Successful completion of your mandate grants you access to:

         • Tiered Global Certification: Formal, verified credentials in Environmental Governance & Human Rights for your college portfolio.
         • College Recognition & Strategy: Exclusive workshops on how to translate your Council leadership into winning personal statements for top-tier universities.
         • International Network: Direct collaboration with student leaders from the Singapore, UK, USA, and beyond, building a global professional network.
         • Verified Service Hours: Documentation of leadership hours and community impact milestones for scholarship applications.


SUBMISSION NOTICE:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be contacted via email

For any inquiry
Email: velorumcouncil@gmail.com