Looking for other opportunities outside of JCYC Workhub? Check out our list of free resources from our partners and other community organizations.
This Spring Internship will be facilitated IN PERSON at the HYPE Center
198 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
Internship will be every Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm from April 4 - June 1
There will also be two required Saturdays determined by intern availability once internship has begun.
Media classes for students to explore and create digital media, including filmmaking and graphic arts.
Part-time job for high school students with advanced skills in filmmaking or animation.
Please check the website for the official application deadline.
Paid internship offering skill building training, educational support, and case management.
Please check the website for the official application deadline.
Summer positions for teens in day camps, rec centers, and parks.
Paid position at the Exploratorium. Engage visitors at exhibits, lead demonstrations, and run museum operations.
Please check the website for the official application deadline.
4 week Summer Arts & Activism Project. Participants create and perform original dances, learn from local artists, learn about female empowerment and racial justice, and more
Girls explore various art forms and digital platforms - using these mediums as mechanisms for healthy self-expression and activism.
Professional development, academic support workshops, and medical internship mentored by UCSF staff and Oasis' Program Manager.
The TAC Anti-bias Leaders Fellowship is a new, year-long program at The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM) that seeks to empower teens with the training and tools to become leaders in anti-bias activism in their schools and communities. Fellows will meet virtually every month and work alongside leaders and change makers to build their leadership skills and develop anti-bias projects.
We value diversity in culture, race and ethnicity, and gender expression. Seeking reliable, enthusiastic, friendly, curious, and open-minded youth. A 1,000 dollar stipend upon completion of the program. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2023! DUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 BY 5PM.
Are you interested in native plants, working outdoors, and growing plants for restoration?
Do you want to work with a wide range of community volunteers and youth?
The Park Nurseries team is looking for three interns! As part of a community-based restoration nursery program, interns will gain hands-on experience with growing plants, seed collection, and volunteer program management. Later in the program, interns will have the opportunity to practice supervision skills by mentoring high school summer interns.
Full-time 6 month position.
Applications accepted through Wednesday, 3/1.
The TAC Internship brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds for a year-round paid internship. Teens work and learn together in a world-class arts environment to experience art and artists, explore identity and culture, produce and lead meaningful public events and programs, and develop professional skills.
We value diversity in culture, race and ethnicity, and gender expression. Seeking reliable, enthusiastic, friendly, curious, and open-minded youth. Earn $16.70/hour. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2023! DUE WEDNESDAY, FEB 22, 2023 BY 5PM.
JCYC Workhub is a community of young, innovative professionals that are creating a new future for San Francisco and beyond. Our goal is to help you start your career by connecting you with a mentorship and providing work experience. And all of our programs are completely hands on so that we can focus on what matters: your growth.
This Spring Internship will be facilitated IN PERSON at the HYPE Center
198 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
Internship will be every Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm from April 4 - June 1
There will also be two required Saturdays determined by intern availability once internship has begun.
4 week Summer Arts & Activism Project. Participants create and perform original dances, learn from local artists, learn about female empowerment and racial justice, and more
Paid internship, skill building training, individual case management, and education support.
Please check the website for the official application deadline.
Paid summer internship providing professional mentorship to SF high school students. Students explore STEAM fields by interning at varies SF City departments
The CVA program combines the strength of a national leader in conservation service with the National Park Service in order to train a diverse group of emerging leaders to assist park units in building lasting connections to local communities.
Queer Belonging Backpacking Adventure is a paid program from June 14th to June 30th. This program is for High School aged youth who identify as Queer, Trans, Black Indigenous and People of color. During the program, we will explore the themes of Queer belonging through community building, discussions, art, and outdoor adventures including backpacking, camping, and learning in nature. Participants will develop a deep sense of belonging within the affinity group and a connection to natural spaces. This program helps to create a safe space in which youth can connect on what it means to be QTBIPOC and learn how to advocate for more welcoming and inclusive spaces for all.
Paid position at the Exploratorium. Engage visitors at exhibits, lead demonstrations, and run museum operations.
Please check the website for the official application deadline.
Candidates embrace a commitment to strengthening their families and communities despite facing formidable life challenges, such as economic and family responsibilities. Each year, 11 outstanding San Francisco Unified School District juniors are provided $10,000 each to fund tuition and/or education-related expenses.
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund provides financial support for students who are active and emerging organizers in progressive movements for liberation, self-determination and social and economic justice in their communities. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled at a college or university or in a trade or technical program.
Applications are available in January of each year until April 1 and should be completed and submitted online.
10,000 Degrees provides scholarships to individuals with significant financial need who exhibit a strong desire to go to college, and who have the perseverance necessary to graduate from college and accomplish their educational goals.
Each year, the Maisin Scholar Award provides 75 high school seniors in SFUSD with as much as $3000 annually so they can pursue higher education and open doors to their dreams. The scholarship can be renewed at the same initial rate for a maximum of $12,000 and is available to scholars for up to six years.
Our application opens on November 1, 2022, and will close on February 17, 2023.
Students attending a 4-year institution receive $4,500 per school year. Students attending a 2-year institution will receive up to $2,250 per school year until they transfer to a 4-year institution, at which time they will be eligible for the $4,500 award per school year. In addition to scholarships, scholars are matched with a mentor and have access to other resources designed to support them on their college journey and beyond. Once in college, scholarships can be renewed based on specific eligibility requirements.
A diverse student group on an Outward Bound course (including racial, religious, economic, gender identity, and ability) encourages learning across differences, compassion for the strengths and challenges of their crewmates, and space to practice inclusion and leadership.
4 different summer scholarships available with various affinity focuses but at the heart of each program is the intention to empower compassionate leaders for the future.
This scholarship is for students graduating high school or who are currently in college or trade school who live in Alice Griffith, Potrero Terrace Annex, Hunters View, or Sunnydale.
Application Due Friday, April 14, 2023- Winners will be Announced Friday, May 19, 2023
Kindergarten to College is both automatic and universal. When a student enters kindergarten in San Francisco Unified School District, K2C automatically opens a deposit-only savings account in the child’s name at Citibank with a starter deposit of $50 in each account. There is no paperwork to fill out, and the program does not use social security numbers. For some families, their account with K2C is their only formal bank account with a financial institution.
Balboa students are eligible to apply to this year’s Awesome Fund Grant. This link covers expectations and an overview of the grant. The Awesome Fund provides registered high school clubs with financial support for projects that help students enhance their community, keep students involved in school, and/or provide students with a more meaningful educational experience. Students can apply for a grant of $100 to $1,000.
If there is any interest in applying, students should start to consider what kind of project would positively impact their club the most and how much funding they’ll need to get it started.
The application closes 10/23/2023 and no late applications will be accepted.
Young Asian Women Against Violence (YAWAV)
YAWAV is a school year-long program that is committed to train and educate youth leaders on gender-based violence topics and prevention skills. Peer Leaders will have the opportunity to dive deeper into learning topics such as domestic & dating violence, sexual harassment & assault, un/healthy relationships, body image & self esteem, gender & sexuality and utilize their knowledge to go out and educate their peers.
Our program will run from September 2023 - May 2024. Meetings will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6:30pm.
YAWAV offers quarterly stipend incentives for participation, extensive leadership experience, community building with other folks, and lots of fun. To apply, fill out the YAWAV application
San Francisco Department of Children Youth and their Families also known as DCYF provides opportunities for local San Francisco youth. This is a link to provide our youth with extra opportunities if we don't have something that is of interest. Please click this link to the DCYF website to check out what they have to offer.
UCSF provides different STEM opportunities for San Francisco high school youth. Please click the link to find out more.
Two of their youth programs are actively recruiting
1. Career Connections -
Career exploration program designed for TAY (transitional age youth)
9-month long program (3-month training, 6-month internship, 2 extra months of case management).
Completing the 3-month training ($300) + paid hourly for the 6-month internship ($18.93/hour)
Requirements
1. SF Resident
2. Between age 15-25
3. Must be legally eligible to work in the US
5. Receiving behavioral health services
2. Youth 2 Youth -
Peer counseling training and internship program for TAY (transitional age youth)
9.5-month long program (4-month program + 5.5 months from another Hire-Ability peer counseling internship program for hands-on experiences).
Completing the 4-month training ($600) + paid hourly for the 5.5 month internship ($18.93/hour)
Requirements
1. SF Resident
2. Between age 18-24
- 17 y/o are also eligible if turning 18 by graduation of the program
3. Are interested in helping others in a behavioral health setting
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The YMCA of San Francisco Civic Engagement team is bringing back their statewide program. Y & G is an opportunity for teens to learn and grow their civic understanding while getting to meet new peers from all across California.
To register, visit ymcasf.org
Daily enrichments and a safe space to hang out and make friends.
Afterschool program with different activities such as:
Have an interest in film and music? Come learn more about each and receive a $250 gift card at the end of camp!
Youth Art Exchanges offers youth and community arts programming in San Francisco, including free HS after school classes and workshops for all ages.
Orientation for after school SFUSD high school classes:Wednesday, September 13th 4:30pmYouth Art Exchange Studios at La Fénix 1950 Mission Street
Classes start the week of September 18th.
API Youth Leadership Council (APIYLC) is a program within the Community Youth Center (CYC) of San Francisco. CYC provides education, leadership development, behavioral health, and intervention among other services to SF youth and their families. CYC works to empower young people to reach their highest potential as individuals and to develop a positive self/cultural identity.
APIYLC specifically aims to foster leadership qualities within Asian Pacific Islander (API) youth and empower them so that they can bring about change in the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. The program does so by challenging youth to engage in discourse that address social justice issues impacting the APA community. The program will also provide youth with experience and opportunities in volunteering, civic engagement, and community service. Our program goal is to help young people understand social justice theories and how to manifest them into praxis.
This is a resource for anyone that needs to understand a legal document or write a legal document without breaking the bank. These forms are free and simplified for the everyday person to understand what the form is about. Please be advised that you will have to create an account with them in order to access the documents that you created.
Wu Yee is open and currently enrolling for on-site services for children and pregnant women at their Early Learning Centers, Family Child Care Centers, and Home Visiting services. Wu Yee believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all children. They partner with parents, organizations across San Francisco, and individuals who are willing to provide a network that strengthens and connects a diverse, resilient community around the children.
MNHC offers sensitive, respectful and non-judgmental services that are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL for all young people of all genders from ages 12 to 21. At the Shotwell site there is a Teen Clinic area made just for youth. Bilingual services offered cover physical, mental, emotional, sexual and reproductive health. If you are a young person over the age of 12, you can register for services on your own.
The following Teen services are free and confidential at the Shotwell Clinic and Excelsior Clinic. Our main Teen Clinic is located at the Shotwell site, 240 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA.
Mondays and Thursdays 1:30 – 5pm; You can call to schedule an appointment or drop-in before 4pm.
A community building group for trans & gender nonconforming youth 18 & under.
Join to meet other trans & nonconforming folks! All participants receive free snacks & a $20 gift card each session.
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