Internship
San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a internship run by San Francisco Public Library in San Francisco, CA. Open to: ages 16 to 18.
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 18
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- School year
- Cost
- Paid stipend every two w
About the program
A paid school-year internship coordinated with JCYC and SF YouthWorks.
Ten interns advise SFPL on teen spaces and services and promote library programs to peers.
Key facts
- Run by
- San Francisco Public Library
- Where
- San Francisco, CA
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 18Attending 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2026 and between 16 and 18 as of Fall 2026; San Francisco students
- Commitment
- 10 hours per week, late October through early May
- Applications
- Applications for 2026-27 closed September 14 (past window; confirm next cycle)Deadline: September 14, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
- Cost
- Paid stipend every two weeks plus a scholarship on completion
- Good fit for
- Law and Government, Education, Arts and Humanities
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Public Library Oakland Youth Poet Laureate ProgramCompetition · Library | Oakland, CA | Not posted | Not posted | Varies |
| Oakland Public Library Teen Volunteers and Teen Advisory BoardsVolunteering · Library | Oakland, CA | Not posted | Not posted | Year-round |
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| San Francisco Public Library FOG Readers Volunteer TutorVolunteering · Library | San Francisco, CA | 15 and up | Minimum 6 months, about 1 hour per week plus 1 hour of preparation | Year-round |
| San Francisco Public Library School Year Youth VolunteersVolunteering · Library | San Francisco, CA | Not posted | Not posted | School year |
| San Francisco Public Library Youth Engaged in Library Leadership (YELL)Internship · Library | San Francisco, CA | Ages 15 to 19 | 16-20 hours per week, June 15 to August 2 | Applications open annually in March (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB)?
Ages 16 to 18. Attending 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2026 and between 16 and 18 as of Fall 2026; San Francisco students
How many hours does San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB) require?
10 hours per week, late October through early May
When does San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB) take applications?
Applications for 2026-27 closed September 14 (past window; confirm next cycle) Deadline: September 14, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle).
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB)”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/sfpl-youth-advisory-board.
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