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LINC program participants explore Alcatraz Island.
LINC program participants explore Alcatraz Island.

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, hosts a number of youth leadership programs.

Eligibility and application processes vary. Click on the links below for more information, or learn about our youth and family volunteer opportunities.

LINC Program Participants
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LINC Summer High School Program

Linking Individuals to their Natural Community (LINC) is a summer internship program for high school students based in the Golden Gate National Parks.
A group of smiling teenagers poses together inside of a room.
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I-YEL: Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders

High school leadership program for youth attending San Francisco public schools.
A large group of cheerful teenagers excitingly cheer at Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio of San Francisco
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Urban Trailblazers

Middle school leadership program for youth attending San Francisco public schools.
City College of San Francisco students
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College Programs

Are you interested in making this a greener world while exploring, learning, making new friends and having fun in your local national park? Our Park Stewardship program has developed partnerships with San Francisco State University, the biology departments at both City College of San Francisco and College of Marin.
Camping at the Presidio
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Camping at the Presidio

Provides meaningful overnight camping experiences for youth who traditionally haven't visited national parks.
Park Academy Dune Ecology hike at Baker Beach
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Park Academy Classes

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Park Academy provides professional career preparation for park interns, professional development opportunities for park staff, and personal enrichment for volunteers by providing ongoing learning opportunities.
Intern working at a nursery
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Internships

Volunteer
Want to build essential workplace skills, gain meaningful experience, and receive a stipend? Apply to be an intern at the Golden Gate National Parks! Our internship program offers a range of positions - including business management, education & youth programs, park administration, communications & media, ecological restoration, historical interpretation, park planning, and more. Work sites vary throughout Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo County.

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