Opportunities
April 2023
Mandatory Training
Mandatory training will be held on June 3, June 4, June 7, and June 8, 12 pm-5:30 pm
From June 12th to August 13, Explainers will work 2-3 days a week
From August 14- September 10th Explainers will work 1 weekend day
Deadline: April 7, 2023
If you have questions about the position please contact: hsesupervisors@exploratorium.edu or call 415-528-4898
The High School Explainer Program at the Exploratorium is a flagship youth program at the museum that offers a unique work-based educational enrichment program for high school and early college students. Explainers work on the museum floor with visitors, exploring hands-on exhibits, facilitating demonstrations, answering questions, and tending to other duties. Explainers observe and explore their own learning processes as they are introduced to broad concepts in a range of scientific disciplines. While they provide a valuable service to the Exploratorium and its visitors, Explainers cultivate their own communication and leadership skills, expand on their scientific knowledge, and learn from each other via peer mentorship.
Hours and Pay
$17.90 /hr.
HS Explainers are expected to work 1 weekend day at 7.5 hours.
Eligibility requirements
Candidates must be high school-aged students
(including students in traditional and alternate post-high school programs – between the ages of 15 and 18 for first-time Explainers, and up to the age of 20 for returning Explainers.)Must be able to obtain a valid work permit.
Must be able to attend all basic training dates
The High School Explainer PACE Program (Professional Advancement Career Exposure)
Deadline: April 7, 2023
If you have questions about the position please contact: hsesupervisors@exploratorium.edu or call 415-528-4898
The High School Explainer: PACE Program is designed to provide young people between the ages of 17-21 with supplemental museum work experience. Explainers are exposed to a variety of museum disciplines while supporting the High School Explainer program in its core mission of providing an interactive social environment rich in both science and the arts in which students can explore phenomena, learn about themselves, and provide the museum with an informed and energetic floor staff.
Hours and Program Length
This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary assignment (8-19 hrs/wk).
This position is expected to begin on July 16, 2023 to September 10, 2023.
Eligibility requirements
Must be available to work Monday, Thursday evenings, and (Saturday or Sunday)
Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
Responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
Must be between the ages of 17-21
Mayor's Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP) provides San Francisco youth with paid work opportunities, academic support, and tools they’ll need to succeed in the workplace. MYEEP also gives youth a chance to build relationships with other members of their neighborhood communities.
Mandatory Pre-Empoyment Training
The pre-employment training period and workshops support youth in gaining the tools needed to enter the workforce.
Program Dates
June to July 2023
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 14 to 17 years old
Enrolled in High School
Financial Inventive
$17.90/ hour
20 hrs per week for 7 weeks (June-July)
Deadline: April 8th
Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) consists of 4-10 high school students who work with the Student Family Services Division to promote safe, healthy, and affirming school environments for students across the district. SHAB members come from different public high schools across San Francisco. Their mission is to bring awareness and educate others of the health disparities of tobacco use through the Public Service Announcement contest and promote healthy choices.
Eligibility Categories
Elementary School, 4th-5th grade (All Submissions must include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
Middle School 6th-8th grade (All Submissions must include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
High School, 9th-12th grade (All Submissions must include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
LGBTQ- 4th-12th grade (All Submissions must show how tobacco and vaping products specifically affect the LGBTQ+ community and include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
Submission Criteria
Art: Original piece (for example: photography, painting, drawing, poem, spoken word, etc..)
Minimum: 8.5”x 11”, Maximum: 11”x 17”
Video: Produced, directed, and acted by youth. NO real drugs, cigarettes, or vaping devices are allowed. Video should be between 30-90 seconds.
Videos must be uploaded to Youtube and to this Google Form.
Financial Inventive
Win up to $200 in prizes
The program is 4 weeks long and meets as follows:
Starts July 5, 2023 ( no class on July 4th Holiday)
Ends July 28, 2022
Runs Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Plus Two Mandatory Performances:
FRIDAY EVENING, July 28 AT 5 PM AND 6:30 PM
Eligibility Requirements
Young women and Gender Non-Conforming youth
Ages 14-19
Strongly interested in performing, and making positive change in the world, and who can commit to attending the entire 4 weeks of the program.
African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, and d girls/GNC youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
The 2023 Summer Arts & Activism Program will bring 20 young women/GNC youth from San Francisco for four weeks to:
Get hands-on experience in aerial dance
Earn $500
Create and perform original dances
Learn about issues of girls’/GNC youth empowerment, body-positive culture, and the politics of women’s clothing
Research and carry out a textile design project led by The Museum of Craft and Design and artist Charlotte Jones
Connect with young women/GNC youth across neighborhoods, schools, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity
LOCATION SPACE 124
401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Application Due: May 1, 2023
March 2023
About this event
FREE educational event open to all SF Unified School District 9th-12th Grade Students
Raffle, goodie bags, and free catered lunch from Koja Kitchen
Presentations from UCSF researchers, faculty, and other local experts on teen mental health
Exciting workshops Include: Eating Disorders, Screens, and Social Media, Reducing the Stigma, and many more!
Organized by teens for teens!
Created by the Teen Wellness Connection Team at UCSF
Sequoia Leadership Institute (SLI) at LYRIC hosts internship programs for LGBTQQ+ youth, undocumented youth, and/or ally youth aged 13-24 within San Francisco.
SLI is currently still recruiting and accepting applications for our Spring 2023 Internship
About Castro History Tour
The Castro History Tour internship is a paid leadership program for San Francisco-based LGBTQQ+ youth and allies (13-18). This program is for youth interested in learning about social justice, building community, and has a focus on learning more about queer and trans history. You will be part of collectively planning a walking tour through the beautiful Castro with LGBTQQ+ youth and allies! Interns will leave the internship with a better understanding of the LGBTQQ+ movements and people that influenced San Francisco communities to become what they are today!
Program Dates
April 4th - June 1st
Location
HYPE Center at 198 Potrero Avenue, SF CA 94103
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 13 to 24 years old
LGBTQIA+ Undocumented youth, and/or
LGBTQIA+ youth, and/or
LGBTQIA + allied youth
Financial Incentive
$18.20/ hour
The EYC Mentorship program is a 6-12 week program dedicated to the positive empowerment and development of Asian / Pacific Islander LGBTQQ+ youth in San Francisco. Mentorship pairs youth with a QTAPI adult mentor for weekly/ biweekly 1:1 guidance and support.
Youth participants will build a supportive relationship with their mentor, exchange knowledge, advice, and experiences, and learn more about their identities.
Eligibility Requirements
Asian / Pacific Islanders identified
LGBTQ+ identified or questioning
Age 12-26
San Francisco resident
Financial Incentive
$150 for full program completion
Location
Virtual/Online
Deadline: March 13th
Exploring Leadership (EL) is a transformative summer program that trains high school students to become active citizens and assume leadership roles in their communities. Through a set of Coro modules, the program increases Youth Fellows’ abilities in critical thinking and goal setting, ultimately giving them the skills to become effective facilitators and collaborators for community change.
What is Breakthrough San Francisco?
Breakthrough San Francisco is an educational non-profit that supports young people in San Francisco on the path to college and trains outstanding college students for education careers.
Deadline: April 1st, 2023 at 5pm
Deadline: April 1st, 2023 at 5pm
*Application may close earlier if we exceed applicants and waitlist thresholds.
For more information, please visit our website at www.breakthroughsf.org/vlp
Please feel free to contact Shane Brent-Maldonado at (415) 568-3660 or shane@breakthroughsf.org with any questions.
Program Commitments
CiS is a year-round internship. Interns are required to:
Attend the New Intern Orientation (June 12-15, 2022 from 10 AM - 3 PM)
Attend Wednesday trainings every week during the summer
Attend Wednesday trainings every other week after school during the academic year
Commit to working 10-16 hours per week during the summer
Work up to two weekdays (4:30-6:30 PM) after school and on Saturdays during the school year
Attend an overnight, multi-day trip during spring break (required for SFUSD students only)
Careers in Science is a multi-year, year-round, paid internship and youth development program for San Francisco high school students who come from communities underrepresented in STEM, including girls and students of color.
Eligibility Requirements
Currently enrolled full time as a 9th or 10th grade student in an SFUSD school
Maintain a GPA of 2.5 and a grade of C or higher in science and math
Be able to obtain a valid work permit (US citizens and others authorized to work in the US)
Commit to all attendance requirements for 2 or 3 years, through high school graduation
Be able to commute to the Academy and nearby locations after school and on Saturdays during the school year, and on weekdays in the summer (some remote work may be required)
Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for learning, teaching, and doing science
Deadline: April 3, 2023, at 11:59 pm
Mandatory Training
Mandatory training will be held on June 3, June 4, June 7, and June 8, 12 pm-5:30 pm
From June 12th to August 13, Explainers will work 2-3 days a week
From August 14- September 10th Explainers will work 1 weekend day
Deadline: April 7, 2023
If you have questions about the position please contact: hsesupervisors@exploratorium.edu or call 415-528-4898
The High School Explainer Program at the Exploratorium is a flagship youth program at the museum that offers a unique work-based educational enrichment program for high school and early college students. Explainers work on the museum floor with visitors, exploring hands-on exhibits, facilitating demonstrations, answering questions, and tending to other duties. Explainers observe and explore their own learning processes as they are introduced to broad concepts in a range of scientific disciplines. While they provide a valuable service to the Exploratorium and its visitors, Explainers cultivate their own communication and leadership skills, expand on their scientific knowledge, and learn from each other via peer mentorship.
Hours and Pay
$17.90 /hr.
HS Explainers are expected to work 1 weekend day at 7.5 hours.
Eligibility requirements
Candidates must be high school-aged students
(including students in traditional and alternate post-high school programs – between the ages of 15 and 18 for first-time Explainers, and up to the age of 20 for returning Explainers.)Must be able to obtain a valid work permit.
Must be able to attend all basic training dates
The High School Explainer PACE Program (Professional Advancement Career Exposure)
Deadline: April 7, 2023
If you have questions about the position please contact: hsesupervisors@exploratorium.edu or call 415-528-4898
The High School Explainer: PACE Program is designed to provide young people between the ages of 17-21 with supplemental museum work experience. Explainers are exposed to a variety of museum disciplines while supporting the High School Explainer program in its core mission of providing an interactive social environment rich in both science and the arts in which students can explore phenomena, learn about themselves, and provide the museum with an informed and energetic floor staff.
Hours and Program Length
This is a part-time, non-exempt, temporary assignment (8-19 hrs/wk).
This position is expected to begin on July 16, 2023 to September 10, 2023.
Eligibility requirements
Must be available to work Monday, Thursday evenings, and (Saturday or Sunday)
Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.
Responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
Must be between the ages of 17-21
Mayor's Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP) provides San Francisco youth with paid work opportunities, academic support, and tools they’ll need to succeed in the workplace. MYEEP also gives youth a chance to build relationships with other members of their neighborhood communities.
Mandatory Pre-Empoyment Training
The pre-employment training period and workshops support youth in gaining the tools needed to enter the workforce.
Program Dates
June to July 2023
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 14 to 17 years old
Enrolled in High School
Financial Inventive
$17.90/ hour
20 hrs per week for 7 weeks (June-July)
Deadline: April 8th
Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) consists of 4-10 high school students who work with the Student Family Services Division to promote safe, healthy, and affirming school environments for students across the district. SHAB members come from different public high schools across San Francisco. Their mission is to bring awareness and educate others of the health disparities of tobacco use through the Public Service Announcement contest and promote healthy choices.
Eligibility Categories
Elementary School, 4th-5th grade (All Submissions must include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
Middle School 6th-8th grade (All Submissions must include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
High School, 9th-12th grade (All Submissions must include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
LGBTQ- 4th-12th grade (All Submissions must show how tobacco and vaping products specifically affect the LGBTQ+ community and include at least three facts about anti-smoking/vaping)
Submission Criteria
Art: Original piece (for example: photography, painting, drawing, poem, spoken word, etc..)
Minimum: 8.5”x 11”, Maximum: 11”x 17”
Video: Produced, directed, and acted by youth. NO real drugs, cigarettes, or vaping devices are allowed. Video should be between 30-90 seconds.
Videos must be uploaded to Youtube and to this Google Form.
Financial Inventive
Win up to $200 in prizes
The program is 4 weeks long and meets as follows:
Starts July 5, 2023 ( no class on July 4th Holiday)
Ends July 28, 2022
Runs Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Plus Two Mandatory Performances:
FRIDAY EVENING, July 28 AT 5 PM AND 6:30 PM
Eligibility Requirements
Young women and Gender Non-Conforming youth
Ages 14-19
Strongly interested in performing, and making positive change in the world, and who can commit to attending the entire 4 weeks of the program.
African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, and d girls/GNC youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
The 2023 Summer Arts & Activism Program will bring 20 young women/GNC youth from San Francisco for four weeks to:
Get hands-on experience in aerial dance
Earn $500
Create and perform original dances
Learn about issues of girls’/GNC youth empowerment, body-positive culture, and the politics of women’s clothing
Research and carry out a textile design project led by The Museum of Craft and Design and artist Charlotte Jones
Connect with young women/GNC youth across neighborhoods, schools, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity
LOCATION SPACE 124
401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Application Due: May 1, 2023
Jan 2023
Mission Bit - Mission
Aims to inspire youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities.
Mission Bit - Belief
Mission Bit empowers young innovators who reflect our diversity to become leaders of the global technology revolution, developing solutions that serve our whole community.
Program Dates
February 13 - May 12th 2023
Location
Via Zoom
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a 9th-12th grader
Residents of the Bay Are
Priority to :
Foster Youth
Low-income students, with a focus on historically underrepresented communities in tech, including people who identify as Black, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and female
Classes are free - no payment necessary or required
Youth Theatre Program (YTP) offers participants the opportunity to investigate and express their thoughts, reactions, and calls to action. Our goal is to guide our participants in artistic and creative expression of their opinions and to create meaningful theater art!
Program Dates And Times (9 weeks)
February 15 through April 19.
Sessions will meet after school on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Mime Troupe Studio
The program culminates in a final showing that will take place Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15.
Location:
Mime Troupe Studio
855 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
PLEASE NOTE: YTP is open to all high school aged students and recent high school grads. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email jenna@sfmt.org.
The SF Mime Troupe's YTP is FREE OF CHARGE for all theater apprentices. In fact, our youth participants are PAID upon completion of the program.
Financial Incentive
Earn up to $580
Location: 41 Ross, San Francisco CA
Deadline: January 27, 2023
Join Generation Chinatown, a paid 15 week artist-in-residence program for SF high school youth. Don’t know what an artist-in-residency program is? No worries! This artist residency is a program that provides artists with studio space, artistic/financial resources, mentorship and community to support their artistic practices.
Through Generation Chinatown, you will learn from BIPOC local and international artists and gain skills in art-making, interact with local community leaders and learn how artists respond to community issues through art. You will explore new ways of creating alongside a tight-knit group of peer artists, work out of the shared studio at 41 Ross, and create public art in Chinatown.
Eligibility Requirements
High-school students who live in San Francisco. *BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latinx/e/o, Arab, People of Color) students, students who identify as LGBTQ+, and students who live in Chinatown highly encouraged to apply
Provides
$1200 stipend
A flexible materials budget
Shared studio space
Mentorship from working artists to high school students
Program Dates/Times:
February 22 to June 2, 2023
Wednesdays through Friday, 4-6PM (may change to 4:30-6:30)
Juma Ventures seeks to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education, and financial capability for young adults across America. Our Youth Connect program seeks to work with young adults that have faced barriers to entering the workforce due to challenges such as a history of incarceration, experiencing homelessness, participating in the foster care system, young parenthood, mental health disorders and other similar challenges.
Juma provides
Employment at one of our concession businesses in a major sporting or entertainment venue
Job skills training
Financial guidance
Career tours
One-on-one mentorship
Career exploration and coaching
Connection to an alumni network of support
Eligibility Requirements
- 16 to 24 years old
We give special consideration to youth who:
Have experienced homelessness or temporary housing
Have been involved in the foster care system
Have a juvenile or criminal justice history
Pay Rate:
$17.90/hour for work at professional sport venues
$200 max for workshops
Success Centers offers a 16-week coding course called Code On Point. The intensive training is taught by industry professionals who have years of experience in IT, Design and Website Development. The Code on Point training offers opportunities and incentives to its participants that allow them to choose their paths in IT, Design and Website Development.
Eligibility Requirements
17 to 24 years old
San Francisco Resident
Upon successful completion, trainees walk away with Microsoft certifications, industry knowledge and a free MacBook Air or PC computer.
For questions, please contact:
Dawood Marion | Tech/Arts Manager (Pronouns: He/Him/His)
e: dmarion@successcenters.org|
Program Dates: February 13 to June 16, 2023
Mon, Wed, Thurs - 4:30 - 6:30PM
----> Earn up to $220/Month
Requirements:
Must be 14-17 yrs old
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Identify as a male
Attend 3x a week for 18 weeks
Actively Participate
Deadline to Apply: February 8th, 2023
Dec 2022
Mission Bit - Mission
Aims to inspire youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities.
Mission Bit - Belief
Mission Bit empowers young innovators who reflect our diversity to become leaders of the global technology revolution, developing solutions that serve our whole community.
Program Dates
February 13 - May 12th 2023
Location
Via Zoom
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a 9th-12th grader
Residents of the Bay Are
Priority to :
Foster Youth
Low-income students, with a focus on historically underrepresented communities in tech, including people who identify as Black, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and female
Classes are free - no payment necessary or required
Youth Theatre Program (YTP) offers participants the opportunity to investigate and express their thoughts, reactions, and calls to action. Our goal is to guide our participants in artistic and creative expression of their opinions and to create meaningful theater art!
Program Dates And Times (9 weeks)
February 15 through April 19.
Sessions will meet after school on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Mime Troupe Studio
The program culminates in a final showing that will take place Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15.
Location:
Mime Troupe Studio
855 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
PLEASE NOTE: YTP is open to all high school aged students and recent high school grads. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email jenna@sfmt.org.
The SF Mime Troupe's YTP is FREE OF CHARGE for all theater apprentices. In fact, our youth participants are PAID upon completion of the program.
Financial Incentive
Earn up to $580
Juma Ventures seeks to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education, and financial capability for young adults across America. Our Youth Connect program seeks to work with young adults that have faced barriers to entering the workforce due to challenges such as a history of incarceration, experiencing homelessness, participating in the foster care system, young parenthood, mental health disorders and other similar challenges.
Juma provides
Employment at one of our concession businesses in a major sporting or entertainment venue
Job skills training
Financial guidance
Career tours
One-on-one mentorship
Career exploration and coaching
Connection to an alumni network of support
Eligibility Requirements
- 16 to 24 years old
We give special consideration to youth who:
Have experienced homelessness or temporary housing
Have been involved in the foster care system
Have a juvenile or criminal justice history
Pay Rate:
$17.90/hour for work at professional sport venues
$200 max for workshops
Nov 2022
The EYC Life Skills program is dedicated to the positive empowerment and development of Asian / Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies in San Francisco.
Participants learn about topics including QTAPI identity and history, conflict resolution, mental health, and other important life skills, while creating community with other young people. Our goal is to support youth's personal and social development to build resilience and offer a healing-centered foundation of skills.
Program Dates And Times (12 weeks)
January 3 - March 21, 2023, Tuesdays 5-6:30pm
Location
Life Skills workshops will take place in person at CYC's Richmond Office:
319 6th Ave #201, San Francisco, CA 94118
Eligibility Requirements
- Asian / Pacific Islander identified
- LGBTQIA+ identified, questioning, or ally
- Age 12-24
- San Francisco resident
Financial Incentive:
This is a paid program via stipend. Participants will earn $150-300+ for full program completion
The QTAPI Mentorship Program is dedicated to the positive empowerment and development of Asian / Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies in San Francisco.
Participants learn about topics including QTAPI identity and history, conflict resolution, mental health, and other important life skills, while creating community with other young people. Our goal is to support youth's personal and social development to build resilience and offer a healing-centered foundation of skills.
Program Dates And Times (12 weeks)
January 4 - March 21, 2023, Scheduled based on your availability
Location
Mentorship Program will take place virtually/online.
Eligibility Requirements
- Asian / Pacific Islander identified
- LGBTQIA+ identified, questioning, or ally
- Age 12-24
- San Francisco resident
Financial Incentive:
This is a paid program via stipend. Participants will earn $150-300+ for full program completion
Oct 2022
Please ensure to complete BOTH applications
Por favor complite ambas applicacciones
Sep 2022
Emerging Community Leaders is a workshop-based youth services program for high school students!
Staff provide academic support and enrichment, social and leadership skills, health & wellness instruction, and opportunities to explore cultural identity.
We will be partnering with Magic Theatre on a series of storytelling, performance, and workshops that center on identity, representation, intersectionality, and activism.
We will also have career exploration, college application, financial aid workshops, and field trips.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 281 Ellis St.
Starts September 13 and ends in December
Monthly Stipend $ based on workshop attendance ($25/workshop)
Every Wednesday in room 119 after school.
Girls on the Mic is an audio engineering and production workshop for girls, femmes, and non-binary students.
The workshop will enable students to make their own beats, mix music, and produce podcasts. The program is free of charge!
The program will run every Wednesday from 3 PM to 4 PM.
Aug 2022
The Fall in the City internship is a paid leadership program for San Francisco based LGBTQQ+ youth and allies (13-18). This program is for youth interested in learning about social justice, building community, and has a focus on learning more about queer and trans history.
We will collectively create a free youth event open for all queer teens and allies in the bay area! Interns will leave the internship with a better understanding of the LGBTQQ+ movements and people that influenced San Francisco communities to become what they are today!
PAY: $17.34/ hour
Deadline: September 15th
SF YouthWorks provides paid job readiness workshops and training and internships at different SF City Departments such as the Public Utilities Commission, the Public
PAY: $17.34/ hour
Deadline: 09/16/2022
MYEEP provides San Francisco youth with paid work opportunities, academic support, and tools they’ll need to succeed in the workplace. MYEEP also gives youth a chance to build relationships with other members of their neighborhood communities.
PAY FALL 2022: STIPEND BASED
PAY SPRING: $17.34/ hour
Deadline: 09/2/2022
The Enoki Collective is a program for young women, femmes and TGNC youth*** to explore the intersections of gender oppression, race, class, and culture. Youth will build their leadership and facilitation skills, learn and build their analysis in different topics and find healing and community with like minded peers.
Enoki Collective meets every other Monday from 5-6:30pm at CPA Office starting September 19th
*** This program is open for any youth that identify as- young women, femmes, gender non conforming or non binary youth, and trans youth
Enoki Collective members receive $100 stipend
Youth MOJO is a leadership development program at Chinese Progressive Association for high school students in San Francisco. We work on social issues affecting working class families such as:
healthcare
education
workers’ rights
We do this by empowering young people to work towards positive change in our communities.
Through Youth MOJO, folks develop and strengthen leadership, public speaking, communication, advocacy, and organizing skills, in a friendly and engaging environment.
Participants can receive a $150 stipend for participating in MOJO.
PAY: This is a paid program via stipend. Exact amount depends on participation.
Applications will be accepted until WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2022.
YAWAV: Clementine Collective is a year long leadership program at the Community Youth Center dedicated to the positive empowerment and development of Asian / Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies in San Francisco.
Clementine Collective participants learn about API and LGBTQIA+ identity, history, and culture, while creating community with other young people. Participants also create and facilitate workshops for the wider community about LGBTQIA+ topics. Our goals are to strengthen the resilience, pride, knowledge, and skills of youth leaders so that we can educate others and build healthy communities.
Please Note: This program is a cohort of YAWAV (Young Asian Women Against Violence).
Applicants are allowed to apply to both programs, but are only allowed to participate in one
May 2022
Deadline: June 22nd or until all interview slots are full
Spring Internship Dates:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:30-5:30 pm July 5- August 11
About Summer in the City:
The Summer in the City internship is a paid leadership program for San Francisco based LGBTQQ+ youth and allies (14-18). This program is for youth interested in learning about social justice, building community, and has a focus on learning more about queer and trans history. We will collectively create a youth dance open for all queer teens and allies in the bay area! Interns will leave the internship with a better understanding of the LGBTQQ+ movements and people that influenced San Francisco communities to become what they are today!
This summer camp is open to teens throughout the Bay
Must be ages 13-19 with priority for San Francisco youth — SF participants can even get paid $150 for attending!
Spots are LIMITED!
Register by Sunday, May 29th.
Program duration is 9 weeks: June 6 - August 5, 2022
Notifications and Selections: application will close on May 27, 2022, or when all slots have been filled.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible for the best chance of placement.Salary: Earn up to $2,700
Application Submittal Details: Please indicate that you are applying to the Opportunities for All program on page 4 of the application. This will take you to an option to apply specifically for the SF Young Planners intern cohort.
Must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or you will be disqualified from the program.
For questions about the Intern Program: cpc.internshipprogram@sfgov.org
Hours: Work 10-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule
Pay Rate: $17.34 per hour
STEP 1: Print application & complete your application
Please answer all of the questions to the best of your ability – the more detail the better. Feel free to attach a separate piece of paper if needed. If you do, remember to number your answers to correspond with the questions.STEP 2: Follow the instruction as listed in the application.
Application Deadline – Friday, June 10th, 2022 at 5pm
NO EXCEPTIONS
We encourage you not to wait for the last day to apply. Apply as soon as you can to be sure there are no issues with your application and that it was received!
THANK YOU for applying to the Latino Task Force (LTF) and Opportunities For All (OFA) Internship Program!
This application is for both school (September-June) and summer (July-August) terms.
The LTF OFA Internship Program is open for young adults, ages 18-24 years old. Interns will have the opportunity to intern in any of our LTF sites (e.g. Mission, Excelsior, Bayview-Evans, Bayview-Yosemite and The Hut) and support their HUB and site needs.
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¡GRACIAS por aplicar para el Latino Task Force (LTF) y Opportunities For All (OFA) Programs de Entrenamiento!
Esta aplicación es para el termino escolar (Septiembre-Junio) y de verano (Julio-Agosto).
El LTF OFA Program de Entrenamiento esta abierto para jóvenes de las edades 18-24 años. Participants tendrá la oportunidad de entrenar en cualquier de nuestros LTF sitios (p. ej. Mission, Excelsior, Bayview-Evans, Bayview-Yosemite y The Hut) y apoyar los.
Join a panel, hosted by the SF Health Education team titled "We Know More Than You Think": Advice From Youth To Adults On How To Talk About Sex"!
DATE: 09/07/22
PAY: $25/hour for participating.
We are looking for young people who are passionate about sexual health to apply to be a speaker on our panel and work with us to bring this event to life.
The Youth Advisory Council, a project of Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, is a group of Bay Area Youth aged 14-18 that works to stop domestic and dating violence & spread awareness of API community issues by educating their peers through trainings, events, and media arts projects.
The YAC members receive paid stipends based on meeting specific participation needs of the program!
Requirements:
You must be a teen aged 13-18, and able to commit at least one full year to the program (preferably 2).
We meet every other Sunday from 10am-12:30pm, alternating between Oakland and SF offices. You MUST be able to attend meetings, as well as occasional special events, on both sides of the Bay.
Currently, meetings are both virtual and in-person
You must make 20 out of 30 meeting hours and attend one mandatory event per pay period to receive a stipend
You must be able to attend API-ACT, a week-long summer intern training
You do NOT have to be Asian or Pacific Islander to join! The Youth Advisory Council is for everyone.
April 2022
The program is 4 weeks long and meets as follows:
Starts July 5, 2022 and Ends July 29, 2022
Runs Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM-3:00PM
Plus Two Mandatory Performances:
THURS AND FRI EVENING, July 28-29, 7:00PM
Requirements
Young women and Gender Non-Conforming youth
Ages 14-19
Strongly interested in performing, making positive change in the world, and who can commit to attending the entire 4 weeks of the program.
African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, and QBIPOC identified girls/GNC youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Due: May 1, 2022
The 2022 Summer Arts & Activism Project will bring 20 young women/GNC youth from San Francisco for four weeks to:
Get hands-on experience in aerial dance
Earn $500
Create and perform original dances
Learn about issues of girls’/GNC youth empowerment, body positive culture and the politics of women’s clothing
Research and carry out a textile design project led by The Museum of Craft and Design and artist Charlotte Jones
Connect with young women/GNC youth across neighborhoods, schools, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity
LOCATED AT
LOCATED AT
COUNTERPULSE - 80 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Anti Tobacco/Anti-Vaping PSA Art and Video Contest 2022
Participate in this years SFUSD-sponsored Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest organized by the Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB).
SHAB works with San Francisco Unified School District School Health Programs to promote safe, healthy, and affirming school environments for students across the district
Must be: 4-12 grader
Deadline: April 16th, 2020!
March 2022
LYRIC OPPORTUNITIES
A leadership development program at Chinese Progressive Association for high school students in San Francisco.
Youth MOJO develops the leadership of Chinese high school youth in San Francisco, with a focus on social issues such as healthcare, education, immigration, and workers’ rights. Youth leaders develop leadership, communication, advocacy and organizing skills. Our program aims to empower youth to make a positive change in their community!
DEADLINE: Sunday, March 29th, 2022 @ 6pm
Summer Orientation: Fri. May 20th, 2022 5-7pm online (they will send you a link for the Zoom session)
WHEN: Summer program begins June 7th to 10th with our retreat, then picks up with regular programming June 21st or 20th, 2022, and ends August 9, 2022 **dates and times subject to change**
If there are any questions, they can email connie.liu@cpasf.org
College & Career Summer Internships!
Requirements:
Must be in High School
14 years old or older
Any ethnicity, race, gender & sex
NOTE: Internships are available by 6/1/22. If you don't hear back from them by Friday, April 8, please look for other opportunities.
Internship(s) run: Most internships last for a 6 week period. Some internships may be extended to 9 weeks.
Anti Tobacco/Anti-Vaping PSA Art and Video Contest 2022
Participate in this years SFUSD-sponsored Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest organized by the Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB).
SHAB works with San Francisco Unified School District School Health Programs to promote safe, healthy, and affirming school environments for students across the district
Must be: 4-12 grader
Deadline: April 16th, 2020!
DreamSF Fellowship!
Requirements:
18 years of age or older
Living in the Bay Area
Available 20 hours a week
Available from 9:30-12:30pm every Friday
Proficient in English
Need to be currently enrolled, planning to enroll in, or a recent graduate from an educational program such as a 2-year, 4-year or trade school.
MUST:
Must be willing to commit 6-11 month fellowship
Be invested in working with and supporting immigrant communities
Have an immigrant experience and a strong connection to your immigrant community
Deadline: April 1st, 2022 @ 11:59pm PT
Feb 2022
Anti Tobacco/Anti-Vaping PSA Art and Video Contest 2022
Participate in this years SFUSD-sponsored Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest organized by the Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB).
SHAB works with San Francisco Unified School District School Health Programs to promote safe, healthy, and affirming school environments for students across the district
Must be: 4-12 grader
DreamSF Fellowship!
Requirements:
18 years of age or older
Living in the Bay Area
Available 20 hours a week
Available from 9:30-12:30pm every Friday
Proficient in English
Need to be currently enrolled, planning to enroll in, or a recent graduate from an educational program such as a 2-year, 4-year or trade school.
MUST:
Must be willing to commit 6-11 month fellowship
Be invested in working with and supporting immigrant communities
Have an immigrant experience and a strong connection to your immigrant community
Deadline: April 1st, 2022 @ 11:59pm PT
College & Career Summer Internships!
Requirements:
Must be in High School
14 years old or older
Any ethnicity, race, gender & sex
NOTE: Internships are available by 6/1/22. If you don't hear back from them by Friday, April 8, please look for other opportunities.
Internship(s) run: Most internships last for a 6 week period. Some internships may be extended to 9 weeks.
Jan 2022
Level Up: Incentive-Based High School Program
Requirements:
Any grade
Any age
Any ethnicity, race, gender & sex
Deadline: on-going
Program runs: Tuesdays from 04:30-0:00pm
Mission Bit: Learn to Code
Priority Admission for those who:
Residents of San Francisco
Children in the foster care system
English language learners
Low-income students, with a focus on historically underrepresented communities in tech, including people who identify as Black, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and female
Students attending a high school site with limited to no computer science offering
12th grade students
Deadline: 01/23/2022
2022 Bank of America Student Leaders Program
Requirements:
Current juniors or seniors in high school
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship through the end of September 2022
Be able to participate in an 8 - week paid internship at a local nonprofit/ charitable organization and work 35 hours a week
Be able to participate in a week long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July 25-30, 22)
All expenses paid as part of Student Leaders. This week will be part of your 8 week experience.
To learn more, click HERE
DEADLINE: 01/28/2022
Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL)
Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) is a workforce program that provides youth, aged 14-18 who are primarily English Language Learners, with a focus on removing barriers to employment through a skills building curriculum to ensure they are ready and prepared to succeed in school, work, and life. Program participants will participate in job readiness training, career exploration and enrichment workshops twice a week. Workshop topics include resume building, interview preparation, professional communication and job search techniques, etc.
Requirements:
Ages 14-18 High School Student
English Language Learner
When:
January 2022 - May 2022 | Twice a week |2 hours each session (after school time)
Where:
Virtual via Zoom & In-person programming at Richmond Employment Office at 319 Sixth Ave, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94118
Youth Art exchange
YAX is an Excelsior-based arts education nonprofit organization providing free year-round arts education to San Francisco public high school students
Each session, YAX has visual, performing, and technical arts classes that meet multiple times each week
To learn more about the FREE classes, the deadlines, application, etc, click the button below
Priority: Deadline: Friday, January 19th, 2022
Will accept applications after Jan. 19th
Dec 2021
Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL)
Job Readiness for English Language Learners (JRELL) is a workforce program that provides youth, aged 14-18 who are primarily English Language Learners, with a focus on removing barriers to employment through a skills building curriculum to ensure they are ready and prepared to succeed in school, work, and life. Program participants will participate in job readiness training, career exploration and enrichment workshops twice a week. Workshop topics include resume building, interview preparation, professional communication and job search techniques, etc.
Requirements:
Ages 14-18 High School Student
English Language Learner
When:
January 2022 - May 2022 | Twice a week |2 hours each session (after school time)
Where:
Virtual via Zoom & In-person programming at Richmond Employment Office at 319 Sixth Ave, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94118
Nov 2021
Latino Task Force Paid Internship Program
We invite youth ages 18-24 to apply for the LTF Paid Internship Program. Youth will be placed in 1 of 4 HUB sites (Mission, Excelsior, Bayview-Evans, Bayview-Oakdale) focused on food, education, resources or health departments.
Undocumented and documented youth are both encouraged to apply!
Latino Task Force Programa de Pasantía
Invitamos a jóvenes entre las edades de 18 a 24 años a aplicar al programa de pasantía remunerado de Latino Task Force. Los participantes serán enviados a uno de nuestros cuatro centros (Mission, Excelsior, Bayview Evans, Bayview- Oakdale). Se enfocarán en los departamentos de comida, educación, recursos varios y salud.
Esta oportunidad está disponible para jóvenes indocumentados y documentados.
Females Against Violence
Meeting days & time:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 4:30pm-6:30pm
* Program begins November 19th and ends on March 11th *
** Must be able to attend all sessions and participate fully **
Deadline: Nov. 19, 2021
Please complete full application to be considered for the Females Against Violence Cohort.
Mujeres Contra La Violencia
Dias y Tiempo de encuentro:
Lunes, Miércoles & Viernes de las 4:30pm-6:30pm
*El programa comenzara el 19 de Noviembre y terminara el 11 de Marzo*
** Debe ser comprometide y poder attender todas las sesiones **
Fecha límite: Nov. 19, 2021
Por favor llene la aplicación completa para ser considerade para participar en el programa de Las Mujeres Contra La Violencia.
FILIPINX STUDENT WELLNESS INTERNSHIP
PAID internship opportunity for Filipinx students!
Students would learn about mental health & wellness through the Filipinx/Filipinx- American experience. They'll attend weekly virtual meetings in mental health education (with some in-person), explore college & career options in behavioral & public health, and train to become a peer mentor.
Requirements:
Filipinx/Filipinx American identified students
GRADE: 10th-11th graders
Must have completed or completing an Ethnic Studies class or equivalent*
Must complete SFUSD intern hiring steps
Check out their website for more information!
Oct 2021
Workshops consist of, but not limited to resume writing, interview preparation, professional communication and job searching. One-on-one career services offer personal counseling specific to a youth’s preferences and needs.
DATES OF EVENT: Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 7:00 PM – Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT!
An Uber-themed female & non-binary hackathon hosted by Superposition for high school & undergrad students. All experience levels welcome!
ELIGIBILITY
We welcome all high school and college students who identify as female or nonbinary to compete in our hackathon! However, people of all gender identities are encouraged to support our attendees by mentoring, judging, or hosting a workshop.
FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAM!
EARN: $200 stipend!
AGE: 16-24 years old
COHORT: Nov 8th - Dec 10th
TIME(s): 4:30-6:00pm, 2 workshops/Week for 4 weeks!
DEADLINE: 11/12/2021
Workshops consist of, but not limited to resume writing, interview preparation, professional communication and job searching. One-on-one career services offer personal counseling specific to a youth’s preferences and needs.
Youth will be signing up for a program that offers workshops ($500/ virtual workshops) that aims to build their skills in
Social justice
Career exploration
Financial literacy.
Youth will also be signing up to work at Oracle Park to gain work experience at different concession stands and work on their communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
EARN: $16.32/hour
AGE: 16-24 years old
DEADLINE: 11/12/2021
Young Father Support Group
Explore the complexities of bring a young father
Build community and relationships
Help personal growth and self discovery
Learn about resources and connect with case management!
WHEN: Every other Wednesday starting October 13, 2021!
WHERE: 2730 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor
Time: 5:00-5:45pm
TO REGISTER: Fill out the form linked below or call/text at 415-871-8348.
Please feel reach out with any questions about the support groups or our services!
Papas Jovenes Grupo de Apoyo
Explore las complejidades de ser un padre joven
Construye comunidad y relaciones
Ayuda al crecimiento personal y al autodescubrimiento
Obtenga informacion sobre los recursos y conectese con la administracion de casos
Build community and relationships
CUANDO: Todos los Miercoles comensando October 13, 2021!
DONDE: 2730 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor
HORA: 5:00-5:45pm
PARA REGISTRARSE: Complete el formulario vinculado a continuación o llame / envíe un mensaje de texto al 415-871-8348
¡No dude en comunicarse con cualquier pregunta sobre los grupos de apoyo o nuestros servicios!
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) Internship Program
AGE: 18 years of age or older
REQUIREMENT: Must be currently receiving services through SF Behavioral Health Services (SF-BHS)
DEADLINE: Ongoing
For the application, come to room 151 and look at our Job Opportunities Binder!
Complete the VRS Application packet and fax or mail
To Fax: 415.920.6877
To Mail: 1234 Indiana St., San Francisco, CA 94107
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, contact:
Auxi, Youth Outreach Coordinator (YOC) / CHOW at the following:
Room: 151 | e: trejosa@sfusd.edu | (415) 749-3430 ext. 3994
APPLICATION HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
YOWs are high school students who are trained to become peer educators for their school. YOWs work with the Youth Outreach Coordinator (me - Auxi, YOC/ CHOW) to develop their own school wide health events and/or health-related classroom presentations and/or media projects about issues that students face today, such as healthy relationships, stress reduction, and negative impacts of substance abuse.
AGE: Must be 14 years old or older
DEADLINE: October 15th
INCENTIVE: $17.35/ hour
FALL PROGRAM: Begins November 2021
Must be committed to meeting at least 1x a week ( 1 hour minimum) + work on projects, presentations and/or health events!
We provide safe passage transportation to get to program and home if needed!
*A COVID Vaccinations are required - please contact us if you want support getting vaccinated
The Kalpulli Leadership Program mission is to educate, organize, and empower youth!
In the indigenous Nahuatl language “Kalpulli” literally means “large house”. Kalpulli’s are neighborhoods or groups organized to carry out a common purpose such cultural activities, the education, protection, or the care for community members.
AGE: 14-18
DEADLINE: September 30th
INCENTIVE: $200
FALL PROGRAM: BEGINS OCT. 13th
Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) consists of 4-10 high school students who work with the Student Family Services Division to promote safe, healthy and affirming school environments for students across the district. SHAB members come from different public high school across San Francisco. Their mission is to bring awareness and educate others of the health disparities of tobacco use through the Public Service Announcement contest and promote healthy choices.
Advise the Student Family Services Division on student concerns.
Be a voice for student's health concerns across SFUSD.
Plan, promote and judge the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest.
Receive leadership training
Be a paid intern with SFUSD
DEADLINE: October 1, 2021
Are you a QT (Cutie) Pie? Are you interested in being part of a queer/transgender/LGBTQIA+ community?
CYC is launching a school year support group for API LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth that is open to current, former, and incoming CYC participants. We invite those interested to join us in this journey.
About API QT Pie:
API QT Pie intends to provide a healing and educational space for queer and trans (LGBTQIA+) identifying and/or questioning API youth. We aim to build community by providing youth-led support and knowledge on QT experiences and culture.
Eligibility requirements:
9-12th Grader
API or LGBTQIA+ identified or questioning
Current, former, or incoming CYC participants
Construction on Ramp Program
A Program CYC is currently assisting and doing outreach for is Construction on Ramp (COR)!
It is a FREE two-week program that trains youth by giving them the skills needed to succeed in the construction sector.
Our program prepares youth for a career in construction which is a strong alternative for those who may not consider the College route.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
17 to 24 Years Old
San Francisco Resident
6 Training Sessions
Must be eligible to work in U.S
Sept 2021
DEADLINE: Friday, September 10th at 6pm
Oasis for Girls Fall Program Info:
PROGRAM BEGINS: Monday, October 4th, 2021 (𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
PROGRAM ENDS: Friday, December 10th, 2021 (𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
All programs will run from 4:30-6:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
This cycle is a HYBRID Program. This means that each program will spend one day a week in person at Oasis.
ENVISION @ Oasis on Tuesdays
CREATE @ Oasis on Wednesdays
RISE @ Oasis on Thursdays
***Technology, including laptops, earbuds, lap desks, etc. will be provided to participants for the duration of the program
INCENTIVE: You will receive an incentive up to $300, $400, or $500 for successful completion of your program depending on your alumni status and attendance.
Aug 2021
Mission Bay Linked Learning Hub
DEADLINE: August 26, 2021
Centro de Aprendizaje Mission Bay
Fecha de entrega: Agosto 26, 2021
Youth MOJO
A leadership development program at Chinese Progressive Association for high school students in San Francisco.
Our youth program this Summer, in addition to engaging workshops on issues of class, race, gender, immigration, and more, will also be working on People's Recovery Campaign where we will identify the needs of our community as we recover from COVID-19 pandemic.
Fall Orientation: Friday, September 24th, 5-7pm at CPA Office (1042 Grant Ave, San Francisco CA 94133 **subject to change**).
WHEN: Every Friday for the school year and are still exploring if we will be doing a fully in-person or hybrid program.
If there are any questions, they can email connie.liu@cpasf.org
All internship programs provide paid experiences for LGBTQQ+ youth participants to learn about social justice, hone their leadership skills, develop job readiness skills, and build community.
Available for English and Spanish speakers!
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 pm, October 12th- December 9th (9 weeks, 6 hours a week)
WHERE: Will meet on zoom 5-7pm twice per week
DEADLINE: SEPT. 17, 2021
Want to learn more?
Have Questions? Please email SLI at leadership@lyric.org!
Young Asian Women Against Violence
May 2021
Oasis For Girls Summer Internship
The Summer Cycle Applications are open from Sunday, May 23rd at 8am through Saturday, May 29th at 8pm.
Applications are due no later than Sunday May 29th at 8pm!
They will be interviewing and accepting applicants on a rolling basis so we encourage interested youth to apply as soon as possible!
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Feel free to check out their website by clicking here, or their instagram by going to @oasisforgirls
RAICES Summer Internship (RSI 2021)
Youth have the opportunity to earn a paid stipend by engaging with several topics revolving around health, wellness, and community building, while also developing communication and leadership skills. At the end of the program, youth will create presentations and media about one of these topics to present to the community via Zoom.
REQUIREMENTS:
Young women and nonbinary folks
Ages of 14 and 19 years old in San Francisco.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM DATES AND SCHEDULE:
Meetings would occur via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm.
The internship starts Thursday, June 17 - Thursday August 5.
Interviews will be conducted from June 4th - June 11th
DEADLINE: May 31st
Snack Squad by The BeWEll program
The BeWell program is a Project-Based Learning (PBL) project for high school students to engage in the investigation of real-world community wellness issues that are meaningful and relevant to student health (physical, social-emotional, academic and social justice) through orientation, training, and team building.
Timeframe:
June 7th -June 30th
Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2 - 4 p.m.
Stipend: Up to $250 will be offered.
Registration is due June 3rd, 2021
To learn more about the Bayview Youth Advocates (BYA) and the Community Youth Center (CYC), click here
Summer Bayview Youth Advocates
Bayview Youth Advocates (BYA) is a multicultural youth leadership development program for high school students who want to make a difference in their community. Each year, 30+ youth are selected to become Youth Advocates and together they will work to reduce violence and create harmony and understanding through advocacy, education and outreach. Youth Advocates are provided with the skills and opportunities to plan and organize community service events, service learning projects, community & political advocacy events, and much more to educate, advocate, and transform our community.
REQUIREMENTS:
living or attending school in San Francisco's Bayview Hunter's Point/District 10
Must be in high school (9th-12th grade)
VIRTUAL PROGRAM DATES AND SCHEDULE:
Zoom Leadership Training | June 21st - July 26th
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Time 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
DEADLINE: June 18th, 2021
To view resources or information on the Latino Task Force, click here
Latino Youth Work Application
These internships are designated for Latinx young adults. Interns will work on the Task Force committees, addressing the needs of Latinos impacted by COVID.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ages 18-24 years old
Spanish Speakers/ Undocumented are ok to apply
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSCHEDULE:
$16.50/ hour pay
will be asked to work up to 20 hours a week
Youth Art Exchange is NOW accepting applications from San Francisco public high school students for our summer 2021 paid online arts internships!
All three available internship options are led by professional artists who you can learn more about here!
In an effort to make the arts more accessible, we prioritize low-income youth and youth of color. We also prioritize rising 9th-12th graders for our summer internships, although graduating seniors can apply.
Deadline: Saturday, May 15. Early applications are encouraged.
All accepted candidates will be notified by Friday, May 28th.
ArtBUILD: Architecture and Photography
Who can apply: rising 9th - graduating seniors at a San Francisco public high school (priority for rising 9th graders/current 8th graders)
Dates: Meetings are from July 6th-30th, Monday-Friday from 1-3pm, independent study August 2nd-August 13th
Program description: Students will learn how to build an artistic practice in the field of photography. The photography aspect of the class will focus on the basics of composition, exposure, color theory, photo sequencing, as well as dive into the history of photographic image.
Fashion and Illustration
Who can apply: Rising 9th-graduating seniors at a San Francisco public high school (priority for rising 9th-12th)
Dates: Meetings are from July 6th-30th, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1-3pm, independent study August 2nd-August 13th
Program description: Students design and sew their own original fashion pieces + clothing. They learn to hand stitch, embroider, and work with different fabrics and dyes. Students have made totes, masks, customized t-shirts, and upcycled thrifted clothing and much more.
2D Media and Music Production
Who can apply: Rising 9th-graduating seniors at a San Francisco public high school (priority for rising 9th-12th)
Dates: Meetings from July 6th-30th, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1-3pm, independent study August 2nd-August 13th
Program description: Learn various drawing, painting and printmaking techniques and how these flat art forms can easily shift dimensions. Learning sustainable processes that involve using household items and scraps. Create your own graphics to print on various materials.
April 2021
To learn more about the Bayview Youth Advocates (BYA) and the Community Youth Center (CYC), click here
Summer Bayview Youth Advocates
Bayview Youth Advocates (BYA) is a multicultural youth leadership development program for high school students who want to make a difference in their community. Each year, 30+ youth are selected to become Youth Advocates and together they will work to reduce violence and create harmony and understanding through advocacy, education and outreach. Youth Advocates are provided with the skills and opportunities to plan and organize community service events, service learning projects, community & political advocacy events, and much more to educate, advocate, and transform our community.
REQUIREMENTS:
living or attending school in San Francisco's Bayview Hunter's Point/District 10
Must be in high school (9th-12th grade)
VIRTUAL PROGRAM DATES AND SCHEDULE:
Zoom Leadership Training | June 21st - July 26th
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Time 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
DEADLINE: June 18th, 2021
Summer In The City Internship
The Summer In The City internship is a paid leadership program for San Francisco LGBTQQ+ youth and allies. This program is for youth interested in learning about social justice, building community, and learning more about queer and trans history. We will collectively create a virtual LGBTQQ+ event or final project of your choosing.
REQUIREMENTS:
14 to 18 year olds.
This summer’s internship will be remote, so you can use a phone or computer to join us.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM TIMEFRAME:
June 1st-July 29th (9 weeks, 6-9 hours a week)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 pm
DEADLINE:
May 21st or or until all interview slots are full. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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To learn more about the Sequoia Leadership Program that hosts the Summer In the City Internship, click here
Youth Art Exchange is NOW accepting applications from San Francisco public high school students for our summer 2021 paid online arts internships!
All three available internship options are led by professional artists who you can learn more about here!
In an effort to make the arts more accessible, we prioritize low-income youth and youth of color. We also prioritize rising 9th-12th graders for our summer internships, although graduating seniors can apply.
Deadline: Saturday, May 15. Early applications are encouraged.
All accepted candidates will be notified by Friday, May 28th.
ArtBUILD: Architecture and Photography
Who can apply: rising 9th - graduating seniors at a San Francisco public high school (priority for rising 9th graders/current 8th graders)
Dates: Meetings are from July 6th-30th, Monday-Friday from 1-3pm, independent study August 2nd-August 13th
Program description: Students will learn how to build an artistic practice in the field of photography. The photography aspect of the class will focus on the basics of composition, exposure, color theory, photo sequencing, as well as dive into the history of photographic image.
Fashion and Illustration
Who can apply: Rising 9th-graduating seniors at a San Francisco public high school (priority for rising 9th-12th)
Dates: Meetings are from July 6th-30th, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1-3pm, independent study August 2nd-August 13th
Program description: Students design and sew their own original fashion pieces + clothing. They learn to hand stitch, embroider, and work with different fabrics and dyes. Students have made totes, masks, customized t-shirts, and upcycled thrifted clothing and much more.
2D Media and Music Production
Who can apply: Rising 9th-graduating seniors at a San Francisco public high school (priority for rising 9th-12th)
Dates: Meetings from July 6th-30th, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1-3pm, independent study August 2nd-August 13th
Program description: Learn various drawing, painting and printmaking techniques and how these flat art forms can easily shift dimensions. Learning sustainable processes that involve using household items and scraps. Create your own graphics to print on various materials.
March 2021
Student Mural Project by TelHi
Interested in helping paint a mural this summer?
The info session & pizza party is April 23rd at 4pm.
START DATE: June 15th -August 17th
REQUIREMENTS: Must be a high school student
INCENTIVE: Earn up to $500
To participate, email Jamon Tyus, Futurama Assistant Program Manager at jtyus@telhi.org
Youth MOJO
A leadership development program at Chinese Progressive Association for high school students in San Francisco.
Our youth program this Summer, in addition to engaging workshops on issues of class, race, gender, immigration, and more, will also be working on People's Recovery Campaign where we will identify the needs of our community as we recover from COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer orientation for Youth Mojo will be on Friday, May 21st from 4-6pm on Zoom.
For youth that are interested, we ask that they fill out a registration application linked below OR email Connie Liu, the Youth Organizer and Operations Assistant at her : connie.liu@cpasf.org with any questions.
Tobacco Cessation Support Group by HIFY
A total judgement free zone where you can reflect on your relationship with vaping and smoking
START DATE: Tuesday, April 6th from 03:30-4:30pm
LENGTH: Six Weeks total starting April 6th
REQUIREMENTS: Must be 15-21 years old
INCENTIVE: Earn up to $240
To participate, email rosenberg@hi4youth.org
Anti-Vaping Contest
Participate in this years SFUSD-sponsored Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest organized by the Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB).
SHAB works with San Francisco Unified School District School Health Programs to promote safe, healthy, and affirming school environments for students across the district
February 2021
The Program will run from Monday 3/29 - Friday 4/2 (Spring Break) Application
Deadline to Apply is 02/15 by 11:59pm! (the earlier you turn in your application the more it will be prioritized)
Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) - Park Hop Program
Bay Area and African American history come together in a PAID program that is just for a select few students in your school. You will learn about important history that occurred in the Bay Area as told by Park Rangers. This week long program pays up to $250 and potential to get credits for school. This program will be online through Zoom.
Places and historical sites you will have the chance to learn about:
Alcatraz (the struggles of African Americans imprisoned on the Rock)
Sutro Baths (John Harris' civil rights story)
Buffalo Soldiers (Brave African American soldiers who were also the first "park rangers")
Port Chicago (50 men charged with mutiny)
Community and Work Panel (Learn about careers in the parks)
Come be inspired and learn about important history that belongs to you and your community.
Once you hear these stories you have the opportunity to share these stories through your art and through your voice!
The program is 4 weeks long and meets as follows:
Starts July 6, 2021 - Ends July 30, 2021
Runs Tuesday to Friday 10:30AM -3:00PM
Two Mandatory Performances on Friday Evening, July 30th at 5:30PM and 7PM
Requirements
Young women and Gender Non-Conforming youth
Ages 14-19
Strongly interested in performing, making positive change in the world, and who can commit to attending the entire 4 weeks of the program.
African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, and QBIPOC identified girls/GNC youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Due: May 1, 2021
GIRLFLY SUMMER ART & ACTIVISM PROGRAM
The 2021 Summer Arts & Activism Project will bring 20 young women from the Bay Area for four weeks to:
Get hands-on experience in site specific dance, and make dances at Quesada Gardens in San Francisco’s Bayview District
Earn $500
Create original dances and perform them
Learn from working with professional dance artists, writers, and gardeners
Learn about issues of girls’ empowerment, community building, land acknowledgements, and racial justice
Connect with young women/GNC youth across neighborhoods, schools, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity
So much more!
The Spring cycle of CLP runs from April 9th - June 25th from 3:00 - 5:30 pm, every Friday
If interested in CLP please note the following key dates:
Info Sessions are March 1- March 5
Community Leadership Program
The Community Leadership Program(CLP) is a paid, 12-week experiential program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of social issues impacting their communities, while supporting them in developing a culminating group project that addresses a specific community need.
Requirements:
Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) LGBTQQIA+ youth and allies ages 18-24
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
When: 4/09 - 6/25, Fridays
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Scholarship Award: $900
Kalpulli Youth Leadership
The HOMEY Youth Leadership Program’s mission is to educate, organize and empower young people (ages 13 to 18 years old).
“Kalpulli”, in the Nahuatl (one of the many indigenous languages in Mesoamerica) means “large house”. HOMEY's Kalpulli is where we gather to decolonize and educate ourselves about our culture and our stories, to promote cultural activities, and watch over our community.
Requirements:
Committed youth and young adults (13-18 years old) interested in learning about culture, social justice, and making a change in the hood.
All genders and sexualities welcomed!
January 2021
Sequoia Leadership Institute at LYRIC
The Castro History Tour internship
Paid leadership program for LGBTQQ+ youth and allies. This program is for youth interested in learning about social justice, building community, and learning more about queer and trans history.
Requirements:
Must be 14 to 18 yrs old
Will be virtual, so you must have a phone or computer to participate
Spring Internship Dates:
Feb. 9th - April 8th
(9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-7 pm
Deadline to apply:
January 18th, 2021
Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco
If you have any questions regarding JEEP, please contact Alejandra Barcena, Program Coordinator at (415) 487-6701 or email her at abarcena@horizons-sf.org
Jovenes Education and Empowerment Program (JEEP)
If you are interested in becoming a peer educator in the following topics, this is the program for you! Bilingual program (Spanish/ English)
Topics:
Domestic violence, teen dating violence, manhood vs. male hood, gang/drug prevention, sexual health,self-growth, immigration, healing and empowerment.
Requirements:
Must commit to a 6-month educational training
Sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Must be a young man between the ages of 14-18
Application deadline: January 11, 2021
Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco
If you have any questions regarding FAV, please contact Angelique Kennedy, Program Coordinator at (415) 487-6706 or email her at akennedy@horizons-sf.org
Females Against Violence Program (FAV)
If you are interested in becoming a peer educator in the following topics, this is the program for you! Bilingual program (Spanish/ English)
Topics:
healthy/unhealthy relationships, self care, drug abuse, social media impact and more.
Requirements:
Must commit to a 6-month educational training
Sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday (4:30-6:30 pm)
Must be a young woman between the ages of 14-20
October 2020
Southeast Asian Mental Health Initiative
This is a monthly group for youth to meet and discuss, explore and gain valuable skills, resources and tools to navigate mental health and all the related aspects.
100% free
Open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GROUP DATE: 08/15/2020 @ 3:30-5:30PM
To Join/ get Zoom info, please contact SEADC Health Educator Stephanie for more information!
Email: snguyen@seadcenter.org
Phone: (650) 466-8841
September 2020
A community building group for trans and gender non-conforming youth 18 and under to meet each other, build relationships, and discuss topics like healthy communication, gender journeys, TGNC hxstory, sewing, astrology, and arts and crafts
Group will be virtual through Zoom.
For youth 18 and under
Participants receive $10 gift card for every session they attend
Group begins September 15, 2020
Youth MOJO
A leadership development program at Chinese Progressive Association for high school students in San Francisco. We work on social issues affecting working class families such as healthcare, education, and workers’ rights, by empowering young people to work towards positive change in our communities.
Gender Sexuality Diversities
GSD supports queer, questioning and ally youth in understanding power, privilege, and oppression more deeply, as well as their own experiences around gender identity and sexual orientation. GSD is open to all youth, and is centered in supporting queer and questioning youth
Fall orientation for Youth Mojo and GSD will be on Friday, September 18th, 4-6pm on Zoom. We'll be running every Friday at the same time for the school year. For youth that are interested, we ask that they fill out a registration application .
Southeast Asian Mental Health Initiative
This is a monthly group for youth to meet and discuss, explore and gain valuable skills, resources and tools to navigate mental health and all the related aspects.
100% free
Open to ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GROUP DATE: 09/18/2020 @ 3:30-5:30PM
To Join/ get Zoom info, please contact SEADC Health Educator Stephanie for more information!
Email: snguyen@seadcenter.org
Phone: (650) 466-8841
An internship program for high school juniors and seniors that provides paid work experience in San Francisco city government departments. Due to COVID-19, we will be moving forward with a virtual program for the fall semester, where interns will have the opportunity to do remote work with mentors, attend job readiness workshops, and practice community building with a cohort of 30 other youth.
Deadline to apply is September 18, 2020 by 5:00PM
Program is facilitated in English with Spanish interpretation.
Programa capacitado en inglés con interpretación en español.
Program begins: October 13 - December 10, 2020
Applications are open for the fall internship, UndocuWorkforce!
This internship is for youth who are motivated to learn about the connection between immigration and LGBTQ history. It is a fun and easy way to become a socially conscious individual ready to make a change in the world — all the while earning an educational scholarship!
For ages 14-24
Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week).
Spanish speakers and English speakers welcome.
Deadline to apply: September 19th, 2020
In Next Gen, students ages 14-17 will learn how to tell their own story and stories of people they care about through audio, video, game code design and animation using industry-standard equipment and software in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Consists of 12 weeks of class each.
Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 pm
Includes client-project experience and a $250 stipend
Fall Semester: September 22, 2020 - December 17, 2020
Deadline to Apply: October, 2020
Oasis For Girls partners with young women in high school to help them cultivate the skills, knowledge, and confidence to discover their dreams and build strong futures.
Begins: October 5th - December 11th, 2020
Upon completion of the program, youth also earn a $300 stipend!
Virtual Fall Programs
This fall, Oasis for Girls has 3 virtual programs with 15 spots each:
RISE - Life Skills (Mon - Thurs from 3:30pm to 05:00pm)
CREATE - Art & Activism (Tues - Thurs from 3:30pm to 05:00pm)
ENVISION - Career Exploration (Tues - Thurs from 3:30pm to 05:30pm
You must be 14-18 years old to apply
All youth will be provided the following:
Technology kit, including a laptop, earbuds, lap desk, etc. as well as a supplies kit specialized to their program.
Deadline to apply: September 11, 2020
AUGUST 2020
MYEEP Internship Program 2020-21
MYEEP provides 60 hours of training through an interactive curriculum specifically written for high school aged youth designed to help them build competencies and skills so that they will be successful in the workplace.
Eligibility:
In the 9th or 10th Grade
Resident of San Francisco
Currently enrolled in high school or GED Program
Able to obtain a Work Permit
Able to attend ALL training workshops
Deadline to apply: September 4th, 2020
