Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you looking for job or educational opportunities? Are you trying to find youth resources? This webpage was built by youth, for youth, to help you have a voice in shaping our city’s present and future, make a difference in our community and beyond, and accomplish great things. Read on to learn about topics that are important to youth and learn how you can get involved in our community.

Volunteering

Residents, youth, businesses and organizations make a difference in our Rancho Cordova community every day through volunteering. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, use our new online resource, Volunteer Central. Through Volunteer Central, the city connects residents, community members and businesses with volunteer opportunities and community service projects where they can share their talents to make a positive difference. Once you sign up, you will be notified of opportunities with nonprofits you're interested in assisting, you can track your volunteer hours, your community impact, and more. For more information about volunteer opportunities in Rancho Cordova, contact the city by email and stay tuned to our social media channels. Learn about other places you can volunteer to leave an impact below.

Jobs

More than 65,000 people work in Rancho Cordova, making us one of the largest employment centers in the region, and more than 3,500 local businesses offer job opportunities for residents. From restaurants to coffee shops to retail stores, explore businesses in our city

If you find one you are interested in working for, connect with the business directly to see if they have any job openings. If you are interested in an internship with the city, stay tuned to our job opportunities page for openings or this page for additional opportunities.

Education and Scholarships

Did you know that Rancho Cordova is home to 15 higher education and trade schools? Learn more about opportunities once you graduate from high school, as well as scholarship opportunities.

Youth @ City Council Program

The Youth @ City Council Program is designed to help Rancho Cordova youth, between the ages of 13 and 18, learn more about their local government and work on their professional development. Stay tuned for more information about how to apply for the upcoming program.

Rancho Cordova Youth Center

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center, or RCYC for short, is the first youth center in the City of Rancho Cordova. Located at 10455 Investment Circle, RCYC is centrally located and serves elementary and teenage students with a focus on equity and inclusion, mentorship, academic support and sports activities. Learn more

Additional Resources

Following are additional resources for Rancho Cordova youth, ranging from mental health to homelessness to helping animals.

Connect

Stay in the know on what’s happening in Rancho Cordova! Explore city news, upcoming events, and new businesses and projects. Plus, check out our social media channels below to have the news come straight to you.