Apply to Opening the World
**APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED**
If you are between the ages of 16 and 26, a resident of Marin County, and interested in joining our program, we invite you to apply in the Fall of 2026.
Please note our general timelines:
JUNE - Applications OPEN
EARLY SEPTEMBER - Applications DUE
MID-SEPTEMBER - Interviews
LATE SEPTEMBER - Acceptance notifications
END OF SEPTEMBER - Meeting in San Rafael (REQUIRED)
EARLY OCTOBER - Fall Retreat out of town (REQUIRED)
For applicants interested in the annual trips, please note you must:
Be 18 years old or older by June 1, 2027.
Participate in our annual Fall retreat. This event is required for all participants, but mandatory for those who wish to travel.
Attend meetings regularly throughout the year to be a part of our community and to plan and prepare for the annual trips.
Work the annual dinner auction.
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