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Department of Justice
Student Volunteer Program
The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.
What it is
The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
U.S. Department of Education
Student Volunteer Internship Program
The Student Volunteer Internship Program at the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience while volunteering with the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution and submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application form.
What it is
The Student Volunteer Internship Program at the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience while volunteering with the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution and submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application form.
Best fit
Students attending HBCUs
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
George Mason University
Undergraduate Internship Program
The Schar School’s undergraduate internship program is designed to help students build professional experience, deepen their expertise, and grow a meaningful network in fields such as public policy, law, international relations, nonprofit work, and political communications.
What it is
The Schar School’s undergraduate internship program is designed to help students build professional experience, deepen their expertise, and grow a meaningful network in fields such as public policy, law, international relations, nonprofit work, and political communications.
Best fit
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
The final deadline to apply for the internship course is the Last Day to Add of each semester.
The Gunston School – Chesapeake Bay Studies Program
Community Service Opportunities
Community service is a graduation requirement at Gunston School, with students expected to complete 45 hours individually. Activities include volunteering with churches, scouting, artisan fairs, summer camps, and programs for children, as well as environmental initiatives like the Chesapeake Bay watershed programs.
What it is
Community service is a graduation requirement at Gunston School, with students expected to complete 45 hours individually. Activities include volunteering with churches, scouting, artisan fairs, summer camps, and programs for children, as well as environmental initiatives like the Chesapeake Bay watershed programs.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Department of Education (ED)
Student Volunteer Trainee Program
The Student Volunteer Trainee Program is an eight to ten week program that offers volunteer opportunities to students enrolled in accredited educational institutions. Students who participate in the program will gain educational experience in their field of study or career interest and will develop personal and professional skills.
What it is
The Student Volunteer Trainee Program is an eight to ten week program that offers volunteer opportunities to students enrolled in accredited educational institutions. Students who participate in the program will gain educational experience in their field of study or career interest and will develop personal and professional skills.
Best fit
students enrolled in accredited educational institutions
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Fall: Application open and close: May 1st - July 31st; Winter/Spring: Application open and close: September 1st - November 30th; Summer: Application open and close: January 1st - March 31st
James City County (Virginia)
Internship Program Application
Offers volunteer and internship positions with county departments that are open to high school students age 16+ and college students, supporting community service and experiential learning.
What it is
Offers volunteer and internship positions with county departments that are open to high school students age 16+ and college students, supporting community service and experiential learning.
Best fit
High school students age 16+ and college students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Summer High School Internship Program
Students interested in science can spend their summers in our labs at the Boulder, CO, or the Gaithersburg, MD, campuses through NIST’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP). Students learn from top scientists at NIST and work on your own research project.
What it is
Students interested in science can spend their summers in our labs at the Boulder, CO, or the Gaithersburg, MD, campuses through NIST’s Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP). Students learn from top scientists at NIST and work on your own research project.
Best fit
High school students with interest in scientific research
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Applications generally open on November 1 and close in last week of January of the following year.
Madison House (University of Virginia)
Madison House Student Volunteer Center
Volunteers play a crucial role at Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry by sorting and packing fresh produce and shelf-stable food bags, assembling customized grocery carts, and helping visitors communicate in different languages, creating a welcoming environment to combat food insecurity with dignity and respect.
What it is
Volunteers play a crucial role at Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry by sorting and packing fresh produce and shelf-stable food bags, assembling customized grocery carts, and helping visitors communicate in different languages, creating a welcoming environment to combat food insecurity with dignity and respect.
Best fit
UVA students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Animal Care Crew
AWLA’s Animal Care Crew program is a meaningful way for teams to volunteer, build connections, and invest in their community by working alongside Animal Care Technicians to feed the animals, clean their kennels, do laundry, wash food bowls, and prep for the day ahead. Each opportunity includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter.
What it is
AWLA’s Animal Care Crew program is a meaningful way for teams to volunteer, build connections, and invest in their community by working alongside Animal Care Technicians to feed the animals, clean their kennels, do laundry, wash food bowls, and prep for the day ahead. Each opportunity includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Volunteer Prince William
Ben Lomond Historic Site Junior Preservationist
Our Junior Preservationists work with historic preservation staff and other volunteers doing many of the same work performed by adult volunteers. You can learn more about how historic sites are run, how artifacts are cared for, and maybe tackle a special project suitable to your age range. You can also assist with special events, summer camps, education programs, and the daily operations of Ben Lomond.
What it is
Our Junior Preservationists work with historic preservation staff and other volunteers doing many of the same work performed by adult volunteers. You can learn more about how historic sites are run, how artifacts are cared for, and maybe tackle a special project suitable to your age range. You can also assist with special events, summer camps, education programs, and the daily operations of Ben Lomond.
Best fit
Junior Preservationists, General
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
James City County (Virginia)
Volunteer Application – Park Attendant for a Day
Opportunity to shadow James City County Parks & Recreation operational and logistical positions, including maintaining cleanliness of parks, supporting park programming, assisting in minor maintenance and repair projects, monitoring activities, and addressing patron questions or concerns.
What it is
Opportunity to shadow James City County Parks & Recreation operational and logistical positions, including maintaining cleanliness of parks, supporting park programming, assisting in minor maintenance and repair projects, monitoring activities, and addressing patron questions or concerns.
Best fit
high school students age 16+ and college students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Holy Cross Health
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities at Holy Cross Health Centers
Volunteer and student internship opportunities available at Holy Cross Health Centers in Montgomery County. Internships are offered in partnership with area schools and universities.
What it is
Volunteer and student internship opportunities available at Holy Cross Health Centers in Montgomery County. Internships are offered in partnership with area schools and universities.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Teen Volunteering
Teens can join conservation education and animal-care related volunteer programs at the Maryland Zoo, earning community service hours while supporting wildlife conservation and environmental education activities.
What it is
Teens can join conservation education and animal-care related volunteer programs at the Maryland Zoo, earning community service hours while supporting wildlife conservation and environmental education activities.
Best fit
Teens
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
JustServe
Volunteer With Columbia Community Care
Sign up today with Columbia Community Care to help distribute food to community members experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers are needed at several sites to help set up for food giveaways, greet people as they arrive to get food, translate (Spanish speakers needed!), and close up the site at the conclusion of the events.
What it is
Sign up today with Columbia Community Care to help distribute food to community members experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers are needed at several sites to help set up for food giveaways, greet people as they arrive to get food, translate (Spanish speakers needed!), and close up the site at the conclusion of the events.
Best fit
General community volunteers
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Ongoing
Community Engagement and Volunteer Center, James Madison University
Alternative Break Program
JMU’s Alternative Break Program offers student-led service immersion trips over fall, spring, and other breaks, where groups of JMU students spend a week volunteering with nonprofit partners around social issues such as poverty, education, refugee resettlement, and the environment.
What it is
JMU’s Alternative Break Program offers student-led service immersion trips over fall, spring, and other breaks, where groups of JMU students spend a week volunteering with nonprofit partners around social issues such as poverty, education, refugee resettlement, and the environment.
Best fit
JMU students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
DCCollegeCounseling-Experiential
Alexandria Food Bank Volunteers Needed
ALIVE! depends greatly on our volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks such as food distribution, administrative assistance, and translators. Corporate groups, schools, service hours, and days of service welcome.
What it is
ALIVE! depends greatly on our volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks such as food distribution, administrative assistance, and translators. Corporate groups, schools, service hours, and days of service welcome.
Best fit
General volunteers, including students and adults, for community service.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
A recognition program for students in 9th- 12th grade that focuses on volunteer service and environmental stewardship. Participants complete at least 20 hours of community service with a conservation focus and participate in a book discussion and required progress reports throughout the year.
What it is
A recognition program for students in 9th- 12th grade that focuses on volunteer service and environmental stewardship. Participants complete at least 20 hours of community service with a conservation focus and participate in a book discussion and required progress reports throughout the year.
Best fit
Students in 9th-12th grade with a strong interest in natural resource conservation
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Applications due Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Loudoun County Government
Community Cleanup
Opportunity for families, schools, scout troops, and other community service organizations to volunteer in cleanups to keep Loudoun County neighborhoods clean and healthy. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the Area Leader Coordinator for supplies and safety materials.
What it is
Opportunity for families, schools, scout troops, and other community service organizations to volunteer in cleanups to keep Loudoun County neighborhoods clean and healthy. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the Area Leader Coordinator for supplies and safety materials.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Gaithersburg High School
Gaithersburg HS Student Service Learning
Gaithersburg High School’s SSL page outlines SSL-infused courses and links students to Montgomery County Volunteer Center opportunities so they can earn service-learning hours toward their high school graduation requirement.
What it is
Gaithersburg High School’s SSL page outlines SSL-infused courses and links students to Montgomery County Volunteer Center opportunities so they can earn service-learning hours toward their high school graduation requirement.
Best fit
MCPS students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Montgomery County Volunteer Center
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Food Pantry Volunteers
MUM serves individuals and families in crisis in the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Takoma Park, Rockville and Aspen Hill communities, specifically residents within the following zipcodes of Montgomery County (20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912). MUM provides food assistance as well as financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention/restoration and prescription medications. In order to meet increased demand for our services, MUM needs volunteers to help clients sign up for appointments, access the food pantry and to help with data entry and other tasks. Volunteers should have good communication skills and are preferably bilingual English/Spanish speakers.
What it is
MUM serves individuals and families in crisis in the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Takoma Park, Rockville and Aspen Hill communities, specifically residents within the following zipcodes of Montgomery County (20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912). MUM provides food assistance as well as financial assistance for eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention/restoration and prescription medications. In order to meet increased demand for our services, MUM needs volunteers to help clients sign up for appointments, access the food pantry and to help with data entry and other tasks. Volunteers should have good communication skills and are preferably bilingual English/Spanish speakers.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
ongoing
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Volunteer Internship Program
Internships providing students with valuable experience in disability and aging services and research programs within the federal government.
What it is
Internships providing students with valuable experience in disability and aging services and research programs within the federal government.
Best fit
Undergraduate
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Do Good DMV
Maryland Food Bank Volunteering
Maryland Food Bank offers a variety of volunteer opportunity types! Some of the most common volunteer roles include helping in the warehouse, community kitchen, or mobile market.
What it is
Maryland Food Bank offers a variety of volunteer opportunity types! Some of the most common volunteer roles include helping in the warehouse, community kitchen, or mobile market.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Shift times/dates vary - shifts take place during various days of the week and times of day
Volunteer Alexandria
Service-Learning Program for Middle and High School Students
Annual recognition event honoring exceptional individuals and businesses that made a difference in the Alexandria community through volunteer service.
What it is
Annual recognition event honoring exceptional individuals and businesses that made a difference in the Alexandria community through volunteer service.
Best fit
Middle and High School Students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
Student Service Learning – FAQ
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) requires students to complete 75 service learning hours for graduation, with opportunities available through school-sponsored activities and approved community organizations.
What it is
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) requires students to complete 75 service learning hours for graduation, with opportunities available through school-sponsored activities and approved community organizations.
Best fit
MCPS middle and high school students
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime