SF Public Library
Youth Engaged in Library Leadership (YELL)
- Paid workforce development program for older teens at SF Public Library
- Work with librarians on content creation, STEM activities, and literacy programs
- Develop and lead youth-oriented events over the summer
- Applications open annually in March — check back next spring
JCYC Work Hub
Opportunities for All (OFA)
- Paid internships connecting SF youth ages 13–24 with local businesses and organizations
- Includes mentorship and pathways to long-term employment
- Multiple industries and roles available across the city
District 7 Youth Council
District 7 Youth Council — Application
- Advise Supervisor Myrna Melgar and the D7 office on policy decisions that impact youth
- Open to ages 14–19 living or attending school in District 7
- At least 1.5 hours/week commitment
- Interviews conducted Aug 25–Sep 4
JCYC Work Hub
Mayor's Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP)
- Paid workforce development for SF youth ages 14–17
- Connects teens with paid jobs across SF organizations and businesses
- One of the city's flagship youth employment programs
JCYC Work Hub
San Francisco Youth Works (SFYW)
- Paid work experience inside San Francisco City Government departments
- Work alongside real city employees across SF
- Open to 11th and 12th graders only
SF Public Library
Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
- Paid leadership development program for older teens at SF Public Library
- 10 hours/week during the school year
- Shape teen services at SFPL; develop skills in leadership, facilitation, and advocacy
- Applications open in September — check back then
826 Valencia
Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YLAB)
- Stipended leadership program for students in grades 8–12
- Develop skills in writing, editing, and public speaking
- Form community with students across 826 Valencia's programs
- Shape programs at one of SF's most respected literary nonprofits
826 Valencia
Black Literary Achievement Club
- Stipended writing workshop for Black high school students
- Meet weekly with mentoring from Black-identifying staff and volunteers
- Explore identity through writing in a community celebrating Black and African American history and culture
Asian Women's Shelter (SFAWS)
Youth Are Aware, Active & Supportive! (YAAAS!)
- Stipended youth leadership program run by Asian Women's Shelter
- Build strategies to promote safe and healthy relationships and friendships
- Develop skills to prevent violence and support peers in your community
SF-Marin Food Bank
Youth Volunteer Team
- Sort donations, pack boxes, and support food distribution at multiple SF sites
- Weekend and weekday shifts available at warehouse and pop-up pantry locations
- Ages 13+; sign up online for shifts
SF Public Library
FOG Readers — Literacy Tutor
- Tutor struggling readers in grades 1–4 using a structured Orton-Gillingham curriculum
- Ages 15+ — includes 7–8 hours of free training before you begin
- Meet with your student once a week, ~1 hour per session
- Minimum 6-month commitment; fingerprinting required (free)
Randall Museum
Teen Animal Care Volunteer
- Work with native wildlife under guidance from animal care specialists
- Duties include enclosure cleaning, diet preparation, and animal enrichment activities
- Interact with museum guests; ages 13–17
SF Public Library — Main Branch
Julia Robinson Math Festival — Teen Volunteer
- Help children learn math through play at the Main Library — Saturday, November 15
- Set up activity stations and receive training (and pizza!) before the event
- Assist with activities 12–5pm, then help with clean-up
SF Animal Care & Control
Youth Animal Care Volunteer
- Volunteer with animals at SF's city shelter
- Youth ages 12–17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Eligible for specific animal care roles; great for animal lovers
826 Valencia
After-School Tutoring Volunteer
- Tutor under-resourced students ages 6–18 in creative and expository writing
- Open to high school juniors and seniors
- Gain professional experience or complete community service hours