Join Maker Faire in launching the future of environmental awareness! It’s that time of year again, robots are clicking, cardboard animals are emerging from hibernation, and all the greatest of the Maker Movement are getting excited for MAKER FAIRE, the greatest show (and tell) on earth! This May 16th, 17th and 18th, you can join with the Green Travelers to… Read More
Archives: Civic Engagement
Global Issues Fair
Come celebrate the achievements of the Student Ambassadors and learn about their service projects at the Global Issues Fair on Thursday 4/24. These students have spent the year spreading the Council message and engaging their communities in globally-minded discussions and community service. At this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about the global… Read More
Grants, Scholarships, and Teacher of the Year!
Upcoming resources and opportunities through the Tutor Corps Foundation: Tutor Corps Foundation Community Service Grants support innovative student projects and community service efforts. Grants range $250-750. Tutor Corps Foundation Teacher of the Year Award recognizes the Bay Area’s finest educators. The winner will be awarded $1,000. Tutor Corps Foundation Scholarships provide a year of complimentary tutoring for lower income young women,… Read More
Weekend of Hope
The Children’s Defense Fund – California, along with Casey Family Programs and Kaiser Permanente, present the Weekend of Hope, a three-day event that will recognize the people and ideas that are working to stem the tide of violence that impacts the lives of children and families in Oakland. The City of Oakland has a troubled… Read More
Summer Institute on International Affairs
The Summer Institute on International Affairs provides high school and community college students with in-depth study and training on today’s global issues. Taking place over the course of seven weeks, this seminar style program allows students to experience council events, engage with like-minded peers and practice research, writing and speaking skills. The program is designed to be interactive, with… Read More
Youth Commission Applications
You want to be a Youth Commissioner because you want to make a positive impact on your community through policy change. Whether it is making sure law enforcement (and all adults for that matter!) are accountable to the young people’s rights, or ensuring that your peers are able to safely travel to and from school,… Read More
San Francisco YouthWorks is Hiring!
San Francisco YouthWorks is a unique high school internship program designed to expose youth to public service careers and build job readiness skills in a supportive environment. YouthWorks offers: Paid internships in city government ($10.74/hr), interns can work up to 20 hours a week of during the 2014 Summer session (early-June through early-August). 2014 Summer Program… Read More