Nicaragua Summer Exchange (NSE) is accepting applications for its summer 2018 immersion program. Celebrating its 20th year, NSE hosts students in the beautiful, historic city of Granada. Through interaction with the local community, students naturally build fluency and get a first-hand understanding of the daily life of a local high school student. For more information, email nica@tds.net or visit highschoolspanish.org 2018… Read More
The Marin Academy Youth Grants Board is a student-run philanthropy board that funds youth-led projects benefiting the Bay Area. As part of the board, we select and fund service-based projects for up to $1,000. We are looking for motivated young people, who are inspired to start or continue a community action project that benefits our… Read More
If you are interested in a unique language immersion opportunity in Spain during the summer, you may want to check out LITA. LITA offers academic immersion programs in Spain with a more rural focus. All of LITA‘s programs are 5 1/2 weeks in duration, focusing around a three-week homestay during which students have the opportunity to do an internship… Read More
Community Service Grants support innovative student service learning projects. Grants range $250-750. Interested in working on a project that addresses community-based issues such as poverty, education, health and the environment? In honor of Susan Lindquist, a beloved family member, gifted teacher and philanthropist, Tutor Corps Foundation awards community service grants semi-annually to support innovative student… Read More
Each year the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards celebrate US teens who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engaged in projects that embody the value of tikkun olam. Teens have been recognized for projects they’ve initiated and projects they’ve enhanced through their leadership. Projects have benefited the Jewish community as well as the general… Read More
The California Academy of Sciences is now recruiting youth currently in grades 8-12 for Spring 2017 volunteer opportunities! Are you excited about the natural world and interested in communicating your passion for science in dynamic and creative ways? Applications for the TechTeens and Teen Advocates for Science Communication programs are now open. Applications close on January 3…. Read More
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN WORK ON ELECTION DAY! San Francisco high school students over 16 can be Poll Workers. They will earn up to $152, gain work experience, and have a hands-on lesson in democracy. Elections staff can come to high schools to provide civics education and explain this opportunity to students. To invite the… Read More