American Red Cross Bay Area/North Bay Red Cross Clubs
Student-led Red Cross Clubs at Northern California Coastal Region high schools, where teens ages 13-18 organize service projects, blood drives, and disaster-preparedness education for their campus and community, building leadership skills with minimal adult oversight.
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South San Francisco CERT Team Teen CERT Program
A disaster-preparedness and emergency-response training program sponsored by the South San Francisco Fire Department, open to teenagers alongside adult volunteers. Trainees learn to extinguish small fires, conduct light search and rescue, set up medical treatment areas, and assist emergency responders.
American Red Cross Leadership Development Center (LDC) Summer Camp
A four-day overnight summer leadership camp at a Bay Area location where more than 130 teen delegates train in team-building, CPR and first aid, disaster and emergency response, and leadership roles alongside Red Cross staff.
Sacramento Firefighter Youth Academy (SFYA)
A mentorship and youth-development program run with the Sacramento Fire Department and community partner SFARY at McClellan Park, pairing Sacramento teens with firefighter mentors for academic support, community service, and self-discipline coaching toward high school completion and beyond.
San Francisco Habitat Stewards – Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Weekly drop-in coastal habitat restoration program at Fort Funston, Lands End, Baker Beach, and the Presidio of San Francisco. Volunteers remove invasive species, plant natives, and learn coastal ecology alongside Parks Conservancy staff; no experience necessary. Volunteers ages 15-17 need a signed parent/guardian approval form.
BSA Learning for Life Health Care Career Exploring
A career-exploration club, open through age 20, where teens meet biweekly at a local Exploring post to practice basic clinical skills like taking vitals and reviewing X-rays and to shadow healthcare professionals.
Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Volunteer Program
Year-round and summer volunteer opportunities for teens 13-18 at Children's Hospital Colorado, with a six-month minimum commitment of three hours per week. Volunteers support hospital departments and family events; outstanding volunteers are recognized with two $2,500 Junior Volunteer Recognition Scholarships annually.