FAQs
Roots & Shoots
- What is Roots & Shoots?
- Who is Roots & Shoots for?
- What do Roots & Shoots groups do?
- How do I start?
- When will I get my membership kit?
- How many people do I need to start a group?
- Can Dr. Goodall visit my group?
- How do I find groups in my area?
- How can I support Roots & Shoots without starting a group?
What is Roots & Shoots?
Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's education program and global network of youth taking action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment.
Roots & Shoots provides training, resources and support to young people who want to lead Essentially any group of people can register to become a Roots & Shoots group: a group of friends, a school class or after-school club, a family and some neighbours or an existing group/community club (e.g. a Guide troop). They then belong to a network of 100,000 youth globally who take on action projects to address issues that are important to them.
Who is Roots & Shoots for?
Roots & Shoots is an all-ages community of youth. Roots & Shoots groups range in age from pre-schoolers to university students.
Our groups are:
- Friends
- University clubs
- Classrooms
- After-school/Lunch time clubs
- Home schoolers
- Families and neighbours
- Scout/Guide troops/4H clubs, etc.
- Zoo/museum/science centre drop-in programs
- Community centre camps/drop-in programs
- Faith groups
What do Roots & Shoots groups do?
Roots & Shoots is about taking action! Groups complete action projects that work toward solving problems affecting people, animals and the environment in their own communities and beyond. Projects focus on one or all of these areas and can be large or small. See examples of recent projects.
How do I start?
Roots & Shoots is made up of groups of youth who take on action projects. (We do have two-person groups, so no group is too small). With a regular group membership, up to 50 email addresses can be added to a group, so people hoping to join can also see if a group in their area is accepting new members.
If you already have a group of people that you would like to register, click here.
To find a group in their area, click here.
When will I get my membership kit?
Your group account will be created within a week and your group members will be able to participate in the Roots & Shoots global forum and will be subscribed to receive our enewsletter, the Dirt.
You will receive your group membership kit within 3 weeks. If it has been longer than 4 weeks and you have not yet received your group’s kit, please contact us.
How many people do I need to start a group?
There is no group too large or too small. We have groups as small as two people and some with more than 800 members.
Can Dr. Goodall visit my group?
Dr. Goodall travels more than 300 days per year to spread her message of hope. Because she is extremely busy, we suggest you attend one of her many lectures. To find out if Dr. Goodall will be visiting your area soon, click here.
How do I find groups in my area?
Roots & Shoots groups thrive in more than 90 countries around the world, so chances are there is a Roots & Shoots group near you. Click here to find a group in your area.
How can I support Roots & Shoots without starting a group?
There are several ways you can contribute to Roots & Shoots:
- Volunteer. Learn about our current volunteer opportunities or contact us to discuss options.
- Share Your Knowledge. Do you have a specific skill or expertise that you'd like to share? Connect with a Roots & Shoots group near you to conduct a how-to presentation, host a field trip or provide technical advice and guidance on a Roots & Shoots project.
- Donate. Roots & Shoots is a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, a non-profit, registered charity. Your donation will allow Roots & Shoots to reach more youth across Canada, and expand its member programming and support for community youth action projects. Click here to donate.
