Applications for the 2024-2025 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 June 1, 2025.

2) Able to participate in our annual weekend fall retreat in early 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 February.

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