Get involved

Oakland youth need people who can show up and stay useful.

Whether you can lend a hand at events, support online projects, share a professional skill, or step into an internship, WELO has a role that turns good intention into real capacity.

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Volunteer your time

Help online with writing, social media, and fundraising projects; lend a hand at in-person events; or share a specific skill that strengthens WELO's programs.

Open volunteer form
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Join the internship path

Interns get practical nonprofit experience by supporting special projects, event planning, mentoring activities, civic engagement work, and day-to-day operations.

Open internship form

Volunteer form

Tell WELO how you want to show up.

Useful volunteers do not have to be available every week. They do need a clear lane. Share what you can help with, when you are available, and what kind of youth or community work gives you energy.

Program and event support

Clinics, field trips, community days, tabling, setup, check-in, and family support.

Skills-based support

Social media, writing, fundraising, photography, operations, career talks, and admin projects.

Mentor support

Consistent adults who can encourage students, model follow-through, and support group activities.

Availability

Submitting opens an email draft to WELO.

Internship form

Learn nonprofit leadership by helping run the work.

WELO's internship path is for high school and college students who want real exposure to events, civic engagement, youth programs, project management, and community impact.

Plan and produce

Help with events, special projects, outreach, logistics, and follow-up.

Lead with support

Assist mentoring, civic activities, peer education, and community service projects.

Build work habits

Practice teamwork, communication, project management, and accountability in a real nonprofit setting.

Submitting opens an email draft to WELO.