Mission: The Youth Leadership team is committed to exposing youth to ideas and resources they may not receive in other aspects of their lives. A different project is designed each fall and spring semester to meet interns at their skill levels and to provide appropriate challenges to stretch and expand capabilities with an emphasis on teamwork. Projects include various trainings facilitated by staff and/or outside organizations throughout the three to five month session. Students also have a chance to receive extra hours on weekends by attending additional workshops or enrichment events.

In essence, the YLT is designed to add dimension to a young person’s life. The Team exists with  honest intentions to open youth up to each other and to themselves. To succeed on the team, students are required to open their mind and outstretch their hands to give and receive generously. With the image of friendship, fun and teambuilding, the YLT continues with large strides to fulfill its mission to serve, develop, and open up the promising spark plugs that are known as SF YouthWorks interns.