Certification Path
Recognizing student volunteers at every stage of their engagement is a powerful way to build motivation, pride, and a sense of societal acknowledgment. We have thoughtfully crafted certificate names, and the actions required to earn them, aligned with progressive levels of involvement.
Level 1: Awareness & Initiation
Criteria for Volunteer Certificate:
• Attended orientation and completed introductory training on environmental and community issues.
• Participated in at least one awareness event, campaign, or workshop.
• Demonstrated understanding of Planting Futures’ mission and values.
• Enrolled in Social Media Platforms of Planting Futures and spreading in groups
Level 2: Active Participation
Criteria for Eco Action Leader Certificate:
• Actively participated in a minimum of three hands-on activities (e.g., tree planting, cleanups, skill-building workshops).
• Mobilized peers (at least 5) to join Planting Futures. If they help other people including their family and friends.
• Consistently showed up and contributed to team efforts.
Level 3: Community Catalyst
Criteria for Community Change Maker Certificate:
• Led or co-led a project, campaign, or event in their school or community.
• Mobilized peers (at least 20) to join Planting Futures activities.
• Demonstrated initiative in problem-solving and peer support.
Level 4: Youth Ambassador
Criteria for Youth Sustainability Ambassador Certificate:
• Represented Planting Futures in external forums, competitions, or collaborations.
• Designed or implemented an innovative solution (e.g., eco-friendly product, awareness toolkit, digital campaign).
• Mentored new volunteers or facilitated training sessions.
Level 5: Legacy Builder
Criteria for Planting Futures Fellow Certificate:
• Consistently contributed over at least two years, showing sustained commitment.
• Led a major initiative that resulted in measurable impact (e.g., new livelihood project, significant environmental improvement, policy advocacy).
• Documented and shared learnings to help scale or replicate the initiative.
• Served as a role model, upholding the highest standards of integrity and service.