National parks are in disrepair. Historic buildings are crumbling, native species are losing the fight to invasive species, trails are disappearing. We need you! Get paid to accomplish needed conservation work on public lands. Join the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and become an important member of a cadre of dedicated individuals who work and play… Read More
Archives: Government
Youth Advocacy Day, March 17
The Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) is hosting its 7th annual Youth Advocacy Day on March 17th 2016. Youth Advocacy Day (YAD) is an opportunity for San Francisco youth to have an open dialogue with their elected officials about issues that directly affect their communities. YAD brings over 200 high school students into City Hall to… Read More
Project Pull Paid Internship, Deadline Extended March 21
Project Pull (entering its 21st year this upcoming summer), is a paid summer internship program for highly motivated and promising high school juniors, seniors and incoming college freshman. Project Pull is a multipart internship program, which provides a mixture of educational, challenging and fun opportunities both inside and outside the workplace. During the eight (8)… Read More
District 7 Youth Council Pedestrian Safety Survey
The District 7 Youth Council advises the office of Supervisor Norman Yee on youth issues. The Youth Council joins Supervisor Yee in support of SFMTA’s Vision Zero campaign to eliminate all traffic fatalities in San Francisco by 2024. Accordingly, they’ve put out a survey that aims to get student input in identifying dangerous intersections and improving… Read More
MYEEP Summer Job Program, Deadline March 14
MYEEP’s mission is to provide job readiness training, work experience, academic support, and personal development to San Francisco youth between the ages of 14- 17 challenged in their attempt to access employment. As a collaborative of non-profit organizations, they provide services to youth at 11 different neighborhoods in San Francisco. You can find out more and apply online. Read More
ACLU Summer Advocacy Institute
From free speech to privacy and from mass incarceration to voting rights, students will become experts on the issues currently being confronted in the United States’ courts and political arena. Find out more and apply online. Through an intensive 7-day program, students will learn directly from lawyers, lobbyists, community activists, journalists, and other experts working to… Read More
Wokreation Summer Employment Opportunity, Deadline January 15
Workreation is a student job training and employment program that is an integral part of the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department’s mentor-ship program. The program is designed for teens age 14‐17.This year marks the 56th year of running the program. Placements include but are not limited to: Recreation: Summer Day Camps‐ Serving as Junior Counselors… Read More