Tacoma-Pierce County Climate Leadership Cohort Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the next cohort of climate justice leaders. This application should take about 30 minutes to complete. Please note that some long form questions have character limits.

The application consists of 4 sections:

  1. Personal Information and Commitments
  2. Demographics
  3. Interests and Knowledge
  4. Tell Us About You
  5. Connection to Tacoma

If you experience any issues while completing it, please email info@tacomatreefoundation.org, SUBJECT HEADING: TPCLLC Application Issues

Cohort members who complete the program are offered a stipend of up to $595.00.

See participation requirements, expectations, and qualifications, as well as answers to frequently asked questions at: https://tacomatreefoundation.org/climate-leaders 

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 16, 2024, BUT EXTENDED TO May 1, 2024. 

If you have questions that you would like answers to prior to filling out the form, please email info@tacomatreefoundation.org 

Attend our virtual open house to learn about the program and get answers to your questions:
  • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10:  [This already happened]
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First Name *
Last Name *
Email address *
Phone Number *
Text Messages OK? *
How did you hear about the Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort? (Check all that apply) *
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please share where you heard about the Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort.

I understand the following qualifications and expectations of potential cohort members:

- Be strongly connected to the Tacoma-Pierce County community

- Prepare for and complete all assignments and activities 

- Demonstrate a partnership and community-building mindset, with examples of leadership and community service or a strong commitment to future service

- Engage respectfully and constructively with others 

- Embrace an anti-racist approach to community problem solving

- Be eager to learn about local community issues and civic engagement strategies

- Reflect on and share their own perspectives, purpose, strengths, and growth areas

- Be action-oriented, working to improve our community

- Network with fellow cohort members and community organizations

- Communicate with Tacoma Tree Foundation about any questions about the program

- Accept the idea of “non-closure,” including that learning about complex topics like climate change, social justice, and civic engagement is a lifelong experience and will not be completed in a short training series

- Build new relationships and have fun!

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What questions do you have about cohort member qualifications and expectations? 
I understand that the Climate Leadership Cohort prioritizes frontline community members, identified as:

* Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) 

* Speak English as a second language

* Living with a low household income 

* Ages 16-26

* LGBTQIA+ 

* Living with three or more generations in one home

* Living with more than one family in one home

* Living with a disability

* Immigrant 

* Experiencing homelessness 

* Completed formal education up to a high school/GED level

* Other

This definition also includes those that have been historically underrepresented, underserved, or made vulnerable, including to the first and worst climate impacts regardless of age.

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I understand that active participation ensures a meaningful and impactful experience for each individual and the cohort and that cohort members are held to a strict attendance policy. 

I am prepared for and committed to participating in the full program schedule spanning May to October, requiring 20-30 hours of my time, including:

* One open house to learn about the program (optional)

* An orientation dinner on Thursday, May 23

* Three full days of training over a the weekend of Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2

* Preparation of "homework" before and between training sessions

* Two check-ins with members of the TPCLLC planning team. One in July and one in August

* One capstone project with a hands-on civic engagement focus

* Three short surveys and one longer cohort survey

* One graduation ceremony

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I have read the Climate Leadership Cohort webpage, including the answers to frequently asked questions *
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