Community Organizations, Contests and Other Opportunities

Check out these leadership opportunities within community organizations, contests, publications, etc.
open to San Francisco high school students!

Organizations to Join

  • STEM4CHANGESF is a youth-led nonprofit that empowers students through mental health education, scientific exploration, and community service. Anyone ages 11-22 that live in San Francisco can join as a member by applying here. Members get invited to workshops and events and help fuel their mission of having more mental health awareness and learning about science.

  • SFUSD (San Francisco Unified School District) Student Advisory Council is a citywide, youth-led organization that is committed to providing a voice for the students of the San Francisco Unified School District by representing and presenting the interests of the students to the administrative and policy-making bodies of the San Francisco Unified School District. Applications are typically due in mid-May for the following school year. Application can be found on their Instagram. For more info, go to their website.

  • PACA (Provide Advocacy and Care to All) is a youth-led nonprofit under the Youth Empowerment Fund of the YMCA of SF guiding youth to advocate with impact through projects. In order to apply to become a mentee, mentor or advocate, you must attend school and live in San Francisco, be a high school student under 18, and be interested in youth advocacy. For more info, click here.

  • SAN FRANCISCO YOUTH COMMISSION is responsible for advising the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on policies and laws related to young people. Applications are typically due end of April/early May. Must live in SF and be 12-23 years old. The Youth Commission office has a rigorous application process that consists of a written or video application with an optional letter of recommendation submission, and in-person/virtual interviews. Click here for application

  • PROJECT WARMTH is a youth-led organization that aims to provide resources to people experiencing health and financial disparities. Board Applications for positions are typically due in May. Click here for application.

  • RED CROSS YOUTH EXECUTIVE BOARD. The West By Youth Executive Board serving the needs of the SF/SM community through service, education and leadership. YEB Applications Open - Deadline is typically end of April. Must be a current 9th-11th grader. Click here for application.

  • SF CHANGE is a student led community organization that helps advance the new generation of education. If you are interested in education and advocacy, you can apply to be a Workshop Director. Workshop Directors plan and facilitate workshops to present to students around San Francisco. Some of the topics include mental health, resume building, drug prevention, and more! @sf.change

Publications and Contests