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Happy December, JFY Family! WOW - this year has really flown by... we are only a few short weeks away from 2025!
As we enter this hectic holiday season, with finals and assignment due dates coming up, we want to encourage you all to carve out time on a regular basis to practice some self care. Where do you begin, you might ask? Read on!
Self Care Tips
1. Take BREAKS! Carve out a few minutes every 60-90 minutes to decompress and help you stay productive.
2. Stretch! Stretching helps release acids in our muscles and loosen up our bodies. Consider stretching during one of your breaks today!
3. Move however you can! If we are able to move about, do so; movement helps with blood circulation and concentration, so go on then and bust a move!
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude to all of you who have participated in our JFY program. We are so grateful to be in community with you all, and hope you have a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing what 2025 has in store for you.
We must not forget about the 2024-25 Al Teglia JFY Scholarship that is still LIVE. Starting your application during winter break can help you get ahead in the New Year! Please be sure to read all about the Al Teglia scholarship by visiting our website. The JFY team also created the JFY Al Teglia Scholarship Checklist for youth to use as a comprehensive guide for submitting your application!
Please feel free to reach out to us at jobsforyouth@smcgov.org for any questions regarding the scholarship!
Know someone who might be interested in the scholarship but hasn't attended a workshop yet? Click here for upcoming public workshop dates!
We would love to amplify the MANY scholarship opportunities that can be found on Immigrants Rising's webpage. They have quite an expansive list of scholarships, most of which have no immigration status requirement. Be sure to check them out here!
San Mateo County Parks is currently seeking a full-time extra help Bilingual Community Engagement Intern II.
This position would be based out of Flood and Friendship County Parks and primarily working with the communities surrounding these parks.
Friendship County Park is located in North Fair Oaks, an unincorporated area of Redwood City. Through community collaboration, the small urban park was developed to provide outdoor recreation and space to promote community gardening. The park is situated on San Francisco Public Utility Commission land and is managed by the San Mateo County Parks Department. Less than an acre in size, the park features 30 community garden planters, a playground, picnic tables and more. Staff from San Mateo County Health’s Nutrition, Education and Obesity Program provide nutritional education sessions for gardeners and families. Plot use is through an agreement with San Mateo County Parks and requires regular participation in meetings and clean-up days.
Flood County Park is a 21 acre park located in Menlo Park. It is primarily used as a location for family and group picnicking, playground use, and walking by the local community. The park is currently undergoing a planning process to renovate the facilities and encourage use by new sections of the local communities.
An intern at these locations would work on improving the interpretive elements of the park and provide programming and outreach opportunities for the local communities.
The Community Engagement intern will report to Flood Park and be able to drive to Friendship Park and other park locations as needed. The intern will be supervised by the Interpretive Division Park Staff. The position will be approximately 60% indoor, desk work/classroom programs and 40% outdoor, event/program work.
If you are interested and meet the qualifications, APPLY TODAY!!!
San Mateo County Parks is currently seeking a part time or full-time extra help Assistant Volunteer Coordinator for the Department’s Visitor Services Division.
The Visitor Services Division has an environmental service and education focus. It hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including Community Stewardship, corporate, youth, and faith-based volunteer work events.
Examples Of Duties
The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator position is responsible for assisting the Volunteer Coordinator with the following:
- Plan, organize and develop a wide variety of volunteer programs and volunteer activities.
- Recruit, interview, screen, orient and assist in the training of volunteers.
- Supervise event activities and participants.
- Match volunteer skills with program needs.
- Develop and update informational brochures, newsletters and flyers, and social media posts regarding the activities of the volunteer programs.
- Maintain accurate records and files of departmental volunteer and docent programs and activities, including monitoring of volunteer program budget.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Please view the job announcement to read all about this amazing opportunity!
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