The Open Outpost
Exploration, ecology, and storytelling. An inclusive, open-door approach to ensure the emerging generation find their thing and share their views on the issues affecting our world.
Through learning, taking action, and storytelling, we equip our Young Delegates with the skills, knowledge and platform to shape an environmental issue that matters to them.
2026 Pilot launched - sign up below for a friendly chat on the phone to find out more!
Eligibility
Young Delegates must be:
18 - 24 years old
haven't yet found their way into something (not in employment, education or training)
have demonstrated a desire to take action for the environment (this can be in small ways, even just telling us you care on your application form counts)
What’s involved?
Learning - we go with our Young Field Delegates to attend talks, lectures, workshops and training and reflect on what they’ve heard
Taking action - through volunteering, giving talks, raising funds or co-delivering workshops - we work with our Young Field Delegates to find the right space to take action for them - supporting them to step out of their comfort zone and into their stretch zone (not their panic zone!)
Telling stories - through their chosen medium, shedding light on something they care about through arts, photography, writing or public speaking
Making connections - meeting other young people and professionals in relevant fields and being made aware of opportunities for further study, volunteering, apprenticeships and work
Open Outpost 2026
2026 Pilot has opened - sign up below to find out more:
a chat on the phone plus a meeting to talk about the programme and tailor it to suit your preferences and interests
attendance at an event in London on Saturday 7th November (any travel and accommodation can be arranged and funded by The House Outside)
an output of some kind - photographs, film, a blog post, a song, an artwork, a letter… we will work with you to agree this after the event