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Sacramento Zoo – Zoo Teens

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Public education on conservation/wildlife, weekend volunteering, summer camp counselor track

Animal protection & wildlife rescue Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs
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Samoa Youth Climate Change Council

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Youth-led council giving young people decision-making power on national climate policy, community engagement and solution-based activism campaigns

Climate change & emissions Local policy & civic action Youth activism & community organizing
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San Antonio Zoo – Wildlife Allies Program

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Educational interpretation, guest engagement, animal-care and veterinary-science career exposure

Animal protection & wildlife rescue Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs
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San Diego Coastkeeper

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Offers beach and watershed cleanups for teens (ages 13+), often in partnership with schools or youth groups. High school students can volunteer at events like Coastal Cleanup Day to remove …

Clean water & oceans
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance – Conservation Corps

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Conservation projects in San Diego County, professional networking, communication/critical-thinking skill building (Saturdays Sept-Dec)

Animal protection & wildlife rescue Conservation & biodiversity Eco-education & youth programs
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San Francisco Botanical Garden (at Strybing Arboretum)

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Group or individual volunteer opportunties. Offers volunteer opportunities for high school students (ages 14+) on specific days (e.g., 3rd Saturday of the month) for gardening, weeding, and habitat maintenance, fostering …

Eco-education & youth programs Habitat restoration & preservation
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San Jose Conservation Corps – Youth Climate Corps

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Paid internship ($19/hr) in climate action and environmental stewardship, environmental education on California ecology, college/career skill-building, in partnership with Santa Clara County Youth Climate Initiative

Climate change & emissions Conservation & biodiversity
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San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper

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Engages high school students (ages 14+) in beach cleanups, water quality monitoring, and coastal restoration events, such as monthly cleanups at Morro Bay. Teens can volunteer independently or with school …

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Santa Barbara Zoo – Teen Conservation Club

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Conservation project involvement, hands-on wildlife-conservation learning

Animal protection & wildlife rescue Conservation & biodiversity
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Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

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Welcomes high school students (ages 14+ with parental consent) for Land Steward volunteer roles, assisting with trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and cleanups at preserves like Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge. …

Habitat restoration & preservation