This email contains updates on the Live Well San Diego Youth Sector and new opportunities for youth and young adults in San Diego County.
Please share the opportunities in this email with youth and families!
YOUTH SECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Join the Youth Sector!
The Live Well San Diego Youth Sector Team is hiring! Interested in working with a dedicated team who advise, educate, and organize around youth needs in San Diego County? Youth and young adults ages 16-24 are encouraged to apply. Visit our website for more information!
Applications are due November 11, 2024 at 11:59PM. For questions, contact us at LiveWellYouth@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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Poster Art Contest
The 2024 Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit invites artists of all ages to participate in our Poster Art Contest to showcase their talent and contribute to a powerful message of community collaboration! Top entries will be displayed during the Live Well Advance Conference & School Summit. Entries must be submitted by October 20, 2024, at 11:59PM.
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Hope & Justice October Art Contest
The theme for the Hope & Justice October Art Contest is "What This Election Means to Me." Create a film, podcast, or art in any form that explores what the election means to you, how you've been coping with election stress, and the issues that matter most to you! Visit the website for more information and ideas. Submissions are due October 31, 2024.
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The Power of Perspective: Amplifying Youth Voices in Leadership Spaces
The Live Well San Diego Youth Sector will be facilitating a youth-led session at the Live Well Advance! "The Power of Perspective: Amplifying Youth Voices in Leadership Spaces" will spotlight youth panelists from San Diego County who will discuss topics such as youth involvement in boards and commissions, recruitment, training and orientation, organizing youth-friendly meetings, and more. Register for the Live Well Advance now!
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Career P.O.W.E.R. Hour
The San Diego Promise Zone is offering a series of career and educational resource events! P.O.W.E.R. Hour is for youth and young adults (15+) who live or go to school in the San Diego Promise Zone. RSVP for the first event in the series: "Put Your Best Foot Forward - How to Present Yourself to Employers!"
WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5PM - 7PM
WHERE: Outside the Lens, The Wonder Lab | 125 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
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Pumpkin Patch at Waterfront Park
Looking for the perfect pumpkin to take home and decorate? Get into the Halloween spirit by participating in fun activities at the pumpkin patch in Waterfront Park!
WHEN: Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 11AM - 2PM
WHERE: Waterfront Park | 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
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Dia de los Muertos Community Resource Fair
Join Operation Hope NC for their Dia de los Muertos Community Event! There will be free food, activities, face paint, music, and more. Bring photos of departed loved ones to celebrate them on the Community Altar!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 3:30PM - 6PM
WHERE: 840 Townsite Dr, Vista, CA 92084
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Virtual Food Insecurity Youth Town Hall
The Live Well San Diego Youth Sector is hosting a Virtual Town Hall! Learn about food insecurity challenges affecting San Diego, share lived experiences, and encourage shaping community-driven solutions for food equity. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a gift card! Fill out the form to register!
WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 11AM - 12:30PM
WHERE: Hosted Online
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Live Well San Diego Career Prep Series: Vocational and Trade Jobs Career Panel
Interested in a County career that doesn't require a traditional 4-year degree? Join Live Well San Diego for our Vocational and Trade Jobs Career Panel! Learn about career paths in County departments, participate in a Q&A with our panelists, and get staff advice on pursuing County careers. View the recording of our previous panel and fill out the form to register!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 3:30PM - 5PM
WHERE: One Safe Place | 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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San Diego Food Bank Volunteers
The San Diego Food Bank is in need of volunteers in rural locations to assist with mobile pantry distribution. Volunteers can pick up a three-hour shift and work on various projects. Visit their volunteer page to learn more and sign up!
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Own Your Mindset
No matter where you're at with your mental health, it doesn't hurt to check in with yourself from time to time. Find tools to help you explore your feelings and #OwnYourMindset.
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Kids Free San Diego
During the month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 50 museums and attractions in San Diego County! Some activities are even free for the whole family! View a list of participating museums and plan a visit.
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Community Events Calendar
Visit the Community Events Calendar for upcoming events in San Diego County. You can also submit events to be added to this calendar online.
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