Looking for other opportunities outside of JCYC Workhub? Check out our list of free resources from our partners and other community organizations.
Join us on Saturday, March 18th to gain knowledge, learn new skills, reduce stigma around mental health, get resources, and have FUN!
UCSF provides different STEM opportunities for San Francisco high school youth. Please click the link to find out more.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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
Over 200 opportunities on their platform!
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is committed to providing project-based, meaningful work with a focus on career development for all interns. Work with this world-renowned dance company as you develop the unique skills required of non-profit arts administration, including event planning and production, marketing and communications, program development and coordination, and community based dance education.
Work alongside AKLB staff and personnel to gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of our vibrant Dance Center, Teen Program, LINES Training Program, Summer Program, Community Programs, and BFA at Dominican University Program.
Enterprise offers high school youth with job-readiness training and paid internships. We have internships in the following sectors: healthcare, technology, art/architecture/design, financial and legal services, government and nonprofit, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, communications, and retail.
The Adventure Guide intern team welcomes, orients, and engages visitors of all ages and backgrounds to the Tunnel Tops and Presidio. This role amplifies what the Tunnel Tops and larger park environs have to offer by supporting meaningful park adventures and providing a positive and informative visitor experience. Adventure Guides help provide a bridge for visitors to the Presidio who may experience barriers to access. As an initial point of contact at the Tunnel Tops Outpost and Field Station, this position is a very active job where you will be on your feet and outdoors much of the day moving between locations. This position also interacts with youth (young children through teens), families, and community groups to help increase access to the park and to assist in facilitating unique park experiences. There will be an emphasis on serving communities traditionally underrepresented in National Parks. This position requires workdays that include Saturday and or Sundays with hours ranging between 12-18 hours a week. Extensive training and park orientation are provided to help develop knowledge and understanding of park resources and career opportunities. This position starts on May 18 and goes through October 26th.
Application Deadline Date: For priority consideration, please apply by March 25th, 2024. After March 25th, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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.
Maven Youth is a nonprofit offering free summer camp programming for LGBT+ Youth in the Bay Area.
We collaborate with local youth-serving organizations/programs and LGBT+ tech professionals to provide Free Summer Tech Camps across the nation for queer and underrepresented youth between the ages of 14-19.
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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.
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.
Builds girls’ proficiency in basic life skills, healthy decision-making, leadership, and knowledge of social systems, focused on women's rights and social justice.
Services for youth and young adults who have experienced trauma or have felt unsafe in traditional programming and institutions.
Please check the website for the official application deadline.
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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