Applications for the 2023-2024 OTW Program Year are being accepted from August 1 until mid-September. Interviews will be held during the last two weeks of September. If you are between the ages of 16 and 26 and interested in joining a community of peers, please either fill out the online application or print the PDF copy and mail it to:

Opening the World
824 5th Avenue, Suite A
San Rafael, CA 94901

For applicants who are interested in the annual trip, please note that you must be:

1) 18 years old or older by May 31, 2024

2) Able to participate in our annual fall retreat the first weekend of October

3) Attend regular meetings throughout the year to be a part of our community, plan and prepare for the annual trip

4) Work the annual dinner auction on the first Friday and Saturday of November

We are currently considering Japan and Australia for the 2024 annual trip which will likely take place from the end of June - early July.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at info@openingtheworld.org or call (415) 419-9695.