Why should you join the Alliance for Positive Youth Development?

You Care and Want To Make a Difference

The challenges facing young people will take a coalition of likeminded individuals working to create change. You want to join in that effort.

Your Work is Dedicated to Youth

You are a staff or volunteer working on issues that impact youth and can add expertise and perspective to the network.

You Want to Collaborate

APYD provides online networking events to work together and meet other individuals in the youth development field.

You Want Access to Learning Opportunities

Learning current trends, best practices, and staying up to date on your skills will improve your ability to make a difference in your community.

Membership Options

People of different ages and nationalities having fun together

General Membership

General membership is FREE for all individuals and organizations interested in networking, learning, and collaborating to make the world a better place for youth.

Youth and Young Adult Membership

Those 25 and under can add their voice to issues, access leadership training, and participate in additional APYD activities specific to youth and young adults.

Upgrade to Professional Membership

Professional membership includes additional access to training courses for those that have dedicated their career to youth development.

Membership Benefits Include

  • Access to exclusive networking events

  • Webinars on current issues affecting youth and communities

  • Opportunities to add your voice as a leader in youth topics

  • Professional development and leadership certification

  • Online courses through our Institute for Social Change

  • A monthly newsletter with resources, AND MORE!