Membership is free in Canada!

By registering, you get:

Up to date Canadian-specific news, events and inspiration

Access to a global network of over 100,000 Roots & Shoots members

Log into the global website: www.rootsandshoots.org to find groups around the world, access discussion boards and private messaging, and search and contribute to the Project Database
Register for “Partnerships in Understanding,” a correspondence program that allows you to get to know a Roots & Shoots group in another country

A connection to Dr. Goodall's on-going work

Jane Goodall travels more than 300 days a year, promoting awareness for endangered chimpanzees. Find out what she’s up to on our website and in our publications

Global and national campaigns and events

There are always several annual and ongoing campaigns that Canadian Roots & Shoots members can participate in – visit our Campaigns page for details

Tools for developing your community service projects

Visit the Resources page in Members’ Corner for audience-specific guidebooks, tip-sheets, worksheets, articles, and links to other relevant online resources
Get inspiration from other groups’ projects by browsing the Canadian website and accessing the online Project Database on the global website

Recognition for your work

Receive a Certificate of Recognition, signed by Dr. Goodall, when you complete and submit three community service projects by May 1st each year. Visit Frequently Asked Questions on the global website for details
Submit project reports related to the annual campaign theme and be entered to win cool prizes

Leadership training opportunities

In fall 2008, Roots & Shoots Canada launched its Youth Leadership Council in Southern Ontario. In 2010, the council will become a Canada-wide initiative, open to all Roots & Shoots Canada members
Youth for Action (Y4A) workshops go beyond motivating youth to learn about issues facing their local and global communities by helping them design, lead, and implement their own projects. Targeted to youth aged 13-18, Y4A workshops take place several times a year across Canada. Workshops explore a variety of issues, provide training on turning knowledge into action, and focus on how to use media and publicity