Founded in 2005, the FACES Summer Medical Academy (FSMA) is a tuition-based, intensive summer experience designed to expose high school students to the fields of medicine, nursing, and allied health professions. In partnership with Samuel Merritt University, the goal of the program is to offer youth a glimpse into the array of advanced educational strategies… Read More
Volunteers must be high school students between the ages of 14 and 18. Volunteers must serve one three-hour shift on the same day each week for eight consecutive weeks. Orientations are held in June. For application information, contact Volunteer Services at (415) 353-1196 or visit their website. Read More
This 8-week summer mentorship program is for students age 16-20 who are interested in the field of psychology. Students participate in weekly site visits to explore career possibilities in psychology/health service. Find out more online. Applications are due Thursday, April 30. Read More
Volunteer Leadership Program: Description: “VLPs” contribute in many ways to the success of our intensive summer program. They decorate the school, help out in classes, assist with lunch service and special events, tutor in our after-school program, and much more. They also attend workshops about college, professionalism, and other topics relevant to their future success…. Read More
The goal of the Business Pathways Summer Internship Program is to help young adults (16-24 years old) from diverse backgrounds to develop personal and professional skills that will help them attain success in academia and in the workforce. Through this part-time (20 hours per week) eight week summer internship, students can gain hands-on exposure to… Read More
The Family Art Program engages the Red Poppy Art House’s surrounding neighborhood, contributing to its vibrancy by offering free programming to the public every Saturday afternoon. An outdoor open forum, the Family Art Program uses the exterior south wall of the Art House and its wide adjacent sidewalk where volunteers bring out an array of… Read More
Summer Research Internship Program for Economically Disadvantaged High School Students The ACS Project SEED summer research program opens new doors for economically disadvantaged students to experience what it’s like to be a chemist. Students entering their junior or senior year in high school are given a rare chance to work alongside scientist-mentors on research projects… Read More