Episode 52: Learning Democracy by Doing It (A Conversation with NYLC and Earth Force!)

February 17, 2026

Episode 52: Learning Democracy by Doing It (A Conversation with NYLC and Earth Force!)

Earth Force CEO Vince Meldrum talks with NYLC CEO Amy Meuers about reimagining service learning as a pathway to democracy. They unpack NYLC’s new Ignite framework, explore the deep connections between service learning and Environmental Action Civics, and share how youth-led, community-centered action builds real impact—and belief in democracy.

Learn more NYLC here: https://nylc.org/

Listen to the NYLC podcast: https://nylc.org/power-of-young-people-podcast/

Written by - Hayley Valley

Hayley Valley, Earth Force's Communications Manager, joined Earth Force in 2010 and has since held too many roles to count - all drawing on her experience in communicating Earth Force's commitment to environmental action civics. When she’s not knee-deep in Google Docs, you’ll find her chasing her two boys around.