Interviews for the 2023-2024 OTW Program Year will take place 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, 2024

2) Able to participate in our annual fall retreat (September 29-October 1)

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

We are currently considering Japan and Australia for the 2024 annual trip from the mid-to-end of June.

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