Why: Benefits coaches, students, and schools. 

Who: Volunteers don't need to be writers or teachers. WCC provides free, in-depth training that equips volunteers with the strategies and skills to help. 

Where: Middle and high schools in El Cerrito and Richmond (among East Bay cities).

How: Register for trainings to coach in the spring or fall. Go to the registration page on its website.

For more: Terri Lynn Sullivan at sullivanterrilynn@gmail.com or (510) 710-0476.

Summer jobs and internships for young people ages 16-21  

What: Earn & Learn program of the Contra Costa Workforce Development Board 

Why: A chance to work, build skills, and earn money. 

Who: Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Economic Partnership, and the Diablo Gateways to Innovation Consortium. 

How: Parents and youth can email wdb@ehsd.cccounty.us or call (925) 602-6800. 

Why: Opportunities for college and high school students to learn about the legal system.

Who: Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. 

Where: Interns may be placed in either Richmond or Martinez offices. 

How: Send a cover letter and resume to Deputy District Attorney Dominique Yancey at dyancey@contracostada.org by March 31, 2015. For questions, contact Ms. Yancey at (510) 231-1827.