The Community Impact Year Course gives participating teens an opportunity to take part in a transformational group learning experience through a Jewish lens by working through obstacles and solving problems. During this nine-month program, small groups of teens form working teams to explore identity and perform mission-driven acts of service and advocacy. Throughout this 9-month… Read More
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SF Democratic Party High School Fall Fellowship
Fellowship admission requirements: Excellent communications skills as demonstrated in an email asking to join the program and a followup phone interview or resume submission A basic knowledge of electoral politics and government roles/public policy Signed permission form Patience and dedication for progressive or liberal cause Fellowship Expectations: Volunteer for a 36 hour shift at least… Read More
Youth Leadership Environmental Justice Program, October 16–18
Students are invited to attend The Youth Leadership Program at Bioneers, October 16-18, in San Rafael, CA, a parallel program that occurs within the annual National Bioneers Conference where youth ages 13-23 are encouraged—though not limited—to attend youth-related workshops and activities. What? The Bioneers Youth Leadership Program is a life-transforming opportunity for young leaders to learn, further develop… Read More
Digital Learning TechTeens, Due Sept 9
TechTeens will work with Academy experts to explore current science issues, and use digital media (social media, gaming, photography, video, and blogs) to create their own science stories. The TechTeens also serve as Academy ambassadors and communicate science to the public at internal and external events. The TechTeens will be grouped into two teams: The… Read More
Volunteer as an Academic Coach with First Graduate
What: First Graduate is a nonrprofit who helps students finish high school, and be the first in their family to graduate from college. First Graduate is looking for high school students to volunteer as Academic Coaches. Academic Coaches help First Graduate middle school students work on homework, develop study skills, and overall serve as role models to… Read More
Serve on the Gender Spectrum Advisory Council, Due Aug 31
Gender Spectrum’s national Youth Advisory Council is recruiting new members for the 2015 – 2016 term beginning in September. The Youth Council meets online every two weeks to collaboratively work on projects that promote gender inclusion. Past opportunities have included giving feedback on a gender workbook, reviewing documentaries, and creating presentations on gender and culture…. Read More
Tutor and Teach Middle School Students, Due Sept 18
Who we’re looking for: We are looking for adults, college students, and high school students to volunteer after school as tutors/teachers with academically motivated 5th-8th grade students from underserved communities around San Francisco. Dates: The week of October 5 through the week of November 30 Time Commitment: One afternoon per week (Mon/Wed from 3:30-5:30pm or… Read More