YouthFirst Alumni
You’ll Always Be Part of YouthFirst
Whether you were an Impact Year Leader, Peer Mental Health Advocate, Shmunis Internship Program summer intern, or participated in any other YouthFirst experience, you are part of this community for life. YouthFirst may have been a chapter in your high school years—but your connection doesn’t end there.
As an alum, you can stay involved, reconnect with friends and mentors, and continue living out the Jewish values that shaped your time with us.
You helped shape this community. We hope you’ll continue to be part of it.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Summer Beach Cleanup & Alumni Meet-Up
August 29
Two events: Marin/SF and San Mateo/Palo Alto (locations TBD)
Join fellow YouthFirst alumni for a morning of hands-on service followed by time to reconnect and catch up. Together, we’ll care for our local shoreline and spend meaningful time in community.
Whether you graduated last year or several years ago, this is a chance to return, reconnect, and continue showing up for causes that matter.
Interested in joining? Please email Deb Massey, Director of Youth Programs, at [email protected].
Internship & Leadership Opportunities
Looking for meaningful ways to stay involved while building your skills?
We regularly share internships, leadership roles, and volunteer opportunities that are a great fit for YouthFirst alumni—especially college students and young adults who want experience in Jewish community engagement, mental health advocacy, education, and nonprofit work.
Current Opportunities
Please check back in December for Summer Koret College Internship Positions. We hire college students every summer to help us run the Shmunis Internship Program. Internships are 8 weeks long (June and July) for 20 hours a week.
Have questions about whether an opportunity is right for you? Connect with the YouthFirst Regional Director in your area:
San Francisco • Inbal Shalev • 415-449-1291
North Peninsula • Merav Berger • 650-931-1834
South Peninsula • Deborah Schneider • 650-688-3059
Marin County • Kate-Alexandra Levine • 415-419-3641
Stay Connected on WhatsApp
Want to be the first to hear about alumni events, internships, and ways to stay involved?
Join the YouthFirst Alumni WhatsApp group to:
- Get updates about upcoming gatherings
- Learn about job and internship openings
- Stay connected to your YouthFirst friends
- Hear about ways to give back
Request access to the Alumni WhatsApp Group.
Once you submit the form, your regional director will add you to the alumni group.
Still Figuring Things Out? That’s Okay.
College and early adulthood can feel exciting—and uncertain. If you’re looking for connection, mentorship, or a way to stay grounded in community while you explore what’s next, YouthFirst is still here for you.
Reach out to reconnect with us at any time by sending an email to Deb Massey, Director of Youth Programs, at [email protected].
