Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders Program

Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) is a paid high school leadership program for youth attending San Francisco and Marin public schools from October to May. Since 2001, I-YEL has been supporting youth explore environmental and social justice issues relating to their community through hands on learning, project-based learning and participating in community service projects, and planning events and outdoor trips for other youth across the bay. I-YEL is committed to uplifting and being inclusive of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer, Trans, and Gender Non-binary folx and people with different abilities. 

Apply to I-YEL today! Applications are due October 2, 2026.

I-YEL Leaders get paid $310 a month, 7 month-long commitment, which is a total of $2,170 at the end of program. Transportation support and snacks are provided. The commitment includes meeting every Wednesday 5-7pm and three scheduled Saturdays a month from 10am-3:30pm. Get paid to learn about your community and environment, advocate for change, and experience the outdoors!

SFUSD neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity described in this announcement. This distribution is provided as a community service.