Member
Youth begin as volunteers and members, learning YUCA's work and building commitment to the organization and community.
Join the movement
There's a place for you in YUCA.
Whether you're a young person ready to organize or an adult ready to support, your registration begins a relationship with our community, not just a form.
Youth Leadership Pipeline
YUCA creates internal opportunities for young people to grow from members into decision-makers.
Core Member
After demonstrating commitment and a desire to be a decision-maker, youth can apply to become Core Members.
Youth Organizer
After two years as a Core Member, youth can apply to become Youth Organizers with increased compensation, responsibility, and decision-making power.
Senior Youth Organizer
After graduating high school, youth can apply to become Senior Youth Organizers and continue preparing for long-term leadership.
Staff Readiness
The full pipeline is designed to prepare young people to be competitive for full-time staff roles at YUCA.
Youth Organizer Archive
Young people growing through YUCA's leadership pipeline.
Senior Youth Organizer
Moana Kofutua
Moana graduated from Belle Haven Elementary School and Redwood High School and served as a Senior Youth Organizer of the organization.
Youth Organizer
Dani Montes
Dani joined YUCA as a summer job. She was shy at first, but as she got to know everyone she began loving YUCA more and more. Dani loves animals and wants to help them as much as she can in the future.
Youth Organizer
Xenia Hernandez
Part of YUCA's youth organizer leadership pipeline.
Youth Organizer
Bryant Herrera
Part of YUCA's youth organizer leadership pipeline.
Youth Organizer
Estefani Ruiz
Estefani joined YUCA after knowing about and appreciating the work. She loves reading and helping people, and wants to go to college to become a nurse.
Staff opportunities
There are currently no staff positions open. Share your interest and YUCA can follow up when opportunities become available.