Health & Human services

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

The Office of Youth Development connects youth with youth-serving organizations in order to stay informed on different youth opportunities in Long Beach. Below you will find resources and opportunities from different youth-serving partners across the city.

Workforce Development

Futures First

Are you between the ages of 16-24? Currently not working and not in school? Do you need help navigating life, support with job training or work experience, or building better health and wellness habits?

Then this is the program for you! Please complete the interest form at www.FuturesFirstLB.com if you are interested in joining our community.

LBWIN Youth Services

LBWIN Youth Services staff and resources will help you develop the skills, get the experience, and make the connections you’ll need to get hired. Visit the Economic Development Youth Services webpage for more information and check out:

• Information on employment opportunities and assistance preparing for job interviews
• Work experience/internship
• Access to computers with internet connection, photocopiers, telephones, and fax machines to help you secure a job
• Workshops (including work readiness training)
• Information about training, volunteer opportunities, and community resources

City of Long Beach

The City of Long Beach employs over 5,300 employees and has over 500 job positions. Positions range from entry level to professional, high skilled. Positions are classified or unclassified. Given the number of positions, employees have a variety of career paths to choose from. In addition, the City provides career guidance and mentoring.

For more information, visit longbeach.gov/jobs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Long Beach Public Library Teen Advisory Group

Need volunteer hours? Long Beach Public Libraries offer teen volunteer opportunities at many of their locations! Check with a librarian at your local neighborhood library to see what is available.

Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine

Volunteer opportunities available in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine for individuals ages 13 and over:

• Local Parks
• After School Sites
• Senior Centers
• Special Events
• Youth Sport
• Summer Programs
• Teen Center
• El Dorado Nature Center

For Teen Volunteer application click here: http://bttr.im/r82l4

For more information please contact (562) 570-3226 or prmvolunteer@longbeach.gov with your interest in becoming a volunteer.

RESOURCES

The list below is a list of helpful city resources and community partners with programs aligned with the Office of Youth Development’s mission. This list is not intended to be a complete list of youth resources in Long Beach.

Stay up to date on programs and services for youth of Long Beach: Youth Outreach List