Young adult and campus advocates
Young Adult and Campus Advocates, Welcome!
The Franciscan Action Network is committed to building skills and power among young adult leaders. We welcome long-time community activists and first-time advocates to join our Franciscan-hearted, intergenerational movement for justice and peace. FAN offers (and partners to offer) skills-building workshops, educational webinars, and tools to advocate for the issues you care about.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Attend the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference (October 18-20, 2025)
Join Franciscan hearted people from across the country this October 18-20, 2025 in Washington, D.C., to learn, grow, connect, and be empowered to make an impact in our communities and beyond. Download flyer.
Attend a Spring Break Immersion Trip to Baltimore Maryland (March, 2026)
A week-long intensive immersion in faith and environmental justice for student leaders from Franciscan colleges, universities, and campus ministries. Applications are accepted on your campus!
Apply for a FAN Internship in Washington D.C. (fall, spring, and summer)
FAN seeks dynamic individuals to serve as interns during the spring and fall semesters (part-time at 10-15 hours a week) and during summer break (full-time at 35 hours a week). The internship is a paid position and based in Washington, D.C. Learn more here.
TAKE ACTION
Lobby Congress! Take Action from Campus.
Sign-up for FAN’s weekly newsletter and action alerts to take action from campus on your phone or laptop! Advocate for social and environmental justice and a more peaceful world.
Join a Franciscan Justice Circle
Franciscan Justice Circles are local grassroots affinity groups, inspired by the Franciscan charism, that unite to advocate for social and environmental justice.
Act for Environmental Justice
Join FAN’s network in advocating for Green Amendments in your state and other critical policy at the state and federal levels.
FOR FACULTY & STAFF
FAN Events
Register for an upcoming training webinar or view past training sessions.
Teaching Advocacy: Resources for College Faculty
Coming soon!
SHARE IDEAS!
The Franciscan Action Network is eager to continue to open partnerships with Franciscan colleges, universities, and campus ministires. Please email Nora Collins, Director of Campaigns and Creation Care with questions and partnership requests (ncollins@franciscanaction.org).
FAN is supported by our many, generous Franciscan Institutional Members who make it possible to offer skills-building trainings and pathways for engagement for young adults. We’d also like to thank our partners: the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities and Franciscans International.