June 2026

Youth Opportunities Newsletter

More Community Opportunities are Always Available at JeffcoCTC.care

Did you know that you can alway find community events, opportunities, jobs, internships, and more on the Community Opportunities page of Jeffco CTC's website?

New opportunities are added weekly so head on over there if you are looking for more ways to get involved between newsletters.

Youth Insight Labs

Youth Insight Labs is a leadership development opportunity hosted by The YouthScan Project, a digital initiative that puts youth voices front and center of the decisions that impact their lives (Program of YouthRoots).

This cohort is specifically focused on uplifting and exploring the perspectives, experiences, and needs of youth across Jefferson County communities.

With a group of Colorado Peers:

• Get paid $250 to attend 6 cohort meetings starting in June
• Participate in The YouthScan Project workshop
• Identifying key insights from youth across Colorado
• Create a final project of youth-led solutions and share those ideas with coalition staff and people working on issues you care about in your community.
• These sessions will either be virtual or online based on groups availability
• Days and times to be determined based on group availability

Join the Team!

No previous youth leadership experience is required! We welcome all youth ages 14-24 who:

• Are interested in learning from youth insight and influencing decision making
• Want to meet new people and be a leader on issues affecting youth
• Are passionate about the well-being of all people and communities, especially those that have been impacted the most by youth-facing issues

Deadline is rolling based on amount of applications received.

Jefferson County Public Library Teen Pride Events

This June, explore LGBTQIA+ history, culture and identity through programs across Jefferson County Public Library locations designed to encourage learning, discovery and connection for all.

Teen Pride Events Include:

• Capture the Flag
• Friday, June 5th, 5-7 PM, Evergreen Library
• Get active and compete in a high-energy Pride-themed game.
• Pride Party
• Sunday, June 7th, 2-4 PM, Golden Library
• Music, snacks, and good vibes, let's celebrate together.
• Pride Party
• Friday, June 12th, 6-8 PM, Belmar Library
• Another chance to party, connect, and show your pride!
• Pride Chill Hang Out
• Saturday, June 13, 2-4 PM, Arvada Balsam Temporary Library
• Relax, hang out, and enjoy a low-key Pride space.
• Rainbow Dragons and Frogs
• Saturday, June 13, 5-7 PM, Edgewater Library
• Colorful fun, activities, and celebration.
• Make Your Own Magic 8-Ball
• Thursday, June 18, 1-2:30 PM, Standley Lake Library
• Craft your own mystical creation to take home.
• Teen Pride Tie Dye
• Friday, June 26, 1-3 PM, Standley Lake Library
• Celebrate who you are with your own colorful designs.
• Drag Bingo
• Friday, June 26, 6-8 PM, Columbine Library
• Bingo with flair, fun, and fabulous energy!
• Pride Party
• Saturday, June 27, 5:30-7:30 PM, Lakewood Library
• Close out the month with one last pride party.

Spirit of the Sun Youth Advocacy & Leadership Program

Spirit of the Sun's Youth Advocacy and Leadership Program empowers Indigenous and BIPOC youth (ages 13-18) to become informed and confident advocates for their communities and the Earth.

The program builds knowledge of Indigenous ways of advocacy, policy education, cultural identity, resilience, and public speaking. Youth are supported to step into leadership by contributing meaningfully to the well-being of their communities, the land, and future generations.

Through experiential learning and practice, youth build confidence in public speaking, give testimony to decision-makers, and use storytelling as a tool for truth-telling and justice. These experiences deepen cultural connection, strengthen voice, and build collective resilience.

Starting in July, we will gather regularly for a 10-session workshop series centered in Indigenous Principles (5 R’s: Respect, Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relationships, Reasoning), which includes Indigenous governance, policy, storytelling, TEK, Indigenous ways of advocacy, etc. 

Note that all participants will receive a $30 stipend per session attended. Each family will also be given a $10 gas stipend per in-person session. 

2026 Schedule:

• Saturday, June 20 (orientation) | 11am-1pm
• Thursday, July 16 | 4:30pm-6:30pm* 
• Thursday, July 30 | 4:30pm-6:30pm 
• Thursday, August 13 | 4:30pm-6:30pm*
• Thursday, August 27 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Thursday, September 10 | 4:30pm-6:30pm*
• Friday, September 25 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Thursday, October 8 | 4:30pm-6:30pm*
• Thursday, October 22 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Thursday, November 5 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Thursday, November 19 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Saturday, December 5 (graduation) | 11am-2pm

* denotes virtual sessions, all other sessions will be in-person at their office (2288 S Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80219).

Community Resources

The Trevor Project

I Matter

Emily Tucker

she/her, Coalition Manager

• Email emilyt@jeffcoctc.care
• Call 720-248-8439

Sasha Hutchings

she/her, Executive Director

• Email sashah@jeffcoctc.care
• Call 720-248-8381

General Information

• Email info@jeffcoctc.care
• Call 720-248-8439

Jefferson County Communities That Care's mission is -- in partnership with youth -- to improve health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County. 

This project was created by the Jefferson County Communities That Care (Jeffco CTC) coalition, a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center. Jeffco CTC is funded through a Community Organizing for Prevention grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the grant provider.