Are you interested in making a tangible impact on the next generation of urban leaders? ULI SF’s UrbanPlan fall semester is now live, and we are looking for passionate professionals to volunteer. See why countless volunteers return to this program year after year to help high school students tackle real-world urban development challenges.

Take it from one of our dedicated volunteers, Katarina Bogdan, a Senior Development Manager:

“I volunteer for ULI’s Urban Plan program because I believe in creating an informed public that understands how cities and communities are built. When students work through real development challenges—weighing economics, community concerns, and sustainability—they become citizens who can engage meaningfully in planning discussions that shape their neighborhoods. There’s something powerful about watching them realize that every development decision involves trade-offs, and that their voices matter in creating better communities. Through UrbanPlan, I’m not just teaching about development; I’m helping build a more engaged and knowledgeable citizenry.”

By volunteering, you can directly contribute to fostering a new generation of informed and engaged citizens.

Ready to Become a Volunteer?

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, sign up here.

We also invite you to attend our upcoming in-person training at Arup in downtown Oakland on October 2nd from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and connect with fellow volunteers.

Sign up for the training here.

Already a Volunteer?

If you’ve previously signed up but haven’t seen volunteer opportunities recently, please update your volunteer information here or email Teresa Breaux at [email protected].

As a reminder, you don’t need to be a ULI member to volunteer! All UrbanPlan volunteers are entered into a monthly raffle for the chance to win prizes, including ULI event stipends (which can be used for the upcoming Fall Meeting Conference) or even a ULI membership!