Summer Youth Application 2026

The SouthWest Organizing Project has hosted summer programming for over a decade. We believe youth are the solution, and have a voice that should be valued! We will be paying youth a liveable wage to spend a summer immersed in community organizing.

SWOP’s 8-week program serves youth ages 14-19. The program serves to provide a general overview of community organizing, paired with leadership development and extensive political education. Youth will participate in workshops, observe guest speakers, go on field trips, and plan events related to social justice and organizing.

The deadline for submissions is May 12th. Youth between ages 14-19 are welcomed to apply. Youth will be paid $15 per hour for up to 15 hours a week.

Call backs and interviews will be conducted shortly after the application deadline. Contact Amanda Gallegos at Amanda@swop.net with any questions or concerns.  Visit swop.net/summeryouth2026 for more information!

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Youth Data

What program are you applying for?

What does social justice mean to you?

What organizing or other types of skills would be beneficial to you?

Why are youth jobs important? How does a job impact your life?

Have you been in a previous SWOP program before? If so, when?

List any clubs, sports, after-school activities, programs, or organizations you are currently or have previously been involved in

Do you have any other summer commitments? If yes, please explain and provide dates of commitments:

Do you have reliable transportation? Please explain:

Is there anything else we should know?

Complete this section if you are applying to be a part of the Youth Against Nukes Environmental Justice Summer Program (2026)

Why are you interested in this program? And what do you hope to learn or do?

Do you or your family have any connection to nuclear activities or harm in New Mexico? This could include living near nuclear facilities, working in the nuclear industry, uranium mining impacts, Trinity test exposure, or anything else. Having a connection

Will you be in Albuquerque for weekdays throughout June and July 2026? Sessions will be 1 - 2 weekdays per week, likely from 9am-12:30pm. There may also be one or two weekend events or field trips.

Yes, I will be available for the full eight weeks.

No, or I'm not sure, I might have scheduling conflicts or vacation.

If you answered “I’m not sure” to the above question, can you tell us more about your summer plans or schedule restrictions? You may still be eligible to participate.

Is there anything else we should know about you? This could include accessibility needs, dietary restrictions, concerns about the program, questions you have, or anything else you'd like to share. (Optional)