Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Internships provide a great way for you to obtain practical work experience in your chosen major or career. Generally, internships are short-term, paid or unpaid, and are a great way to get your "foot in the door" within an organization which can potentially lead to a full-time career opportunity. Whether paid or unpaid, internships are a valuable tool to jump-start your career and are great resume builders. Students with internship experiences often have a competitive edge when job searching. Apply for an internship today.
You must apply directly with the organization/company.
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The White House Internship Program
Helps to strengthen your knowledge of the Executive office, prepares students for public service, and helps build leadership skills.
Spring 2013 application deadline: September 23, 2012
Summer 2013 application deadline: January 27, 2013
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HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and University) National Internship Program
Open to all majors and cultural backgrounds. College credit available.
Fall 2012 application deadline: June 15, 2012
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PIPES: Pacific Internship Program for Exploring Science
Open to students interested in environmental research and careers.
Summer 2012 application deadline: February 10, 2012 -
CHCI: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
Open to students interested in the legislative process.
Summer 2012 application deadline: February 3, 2012
Fall 2012 application deadline: April 27, 2012 -
MTV Networks Internships
Open to all majors.
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NASCAR Diversity Internship
Open to students majoring in: Broadcasting, Communications, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Public Relations, and Management.
Summer 2012 application deadline: February 20, 2012 -
DC Internships
Open to all majors and students interested in learning about government, policy, legislation, etc.
Application deadlines vary.
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The Washington Center
Open to all majors. College credit available.
Application deadlines vary.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Internship Programs
Open to students majoring in science, agriculture, business, engineering, computer or geographic information systems, nutrition, animal science, biotechnology, economics, criminal justice, and more.
Application deadlines vary.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) National Program
Scholarship, fellowship, leadership, and internship opportunities for students pursuing any major (students majoring in agriculture and the sciences are highly sought for these opportunities).
Application deadlines vary.
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Student Conservation Association
Open to majors in business, animal science, agriculture, biology, and conservation and wildlife management.
Application deadlines vary.
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Boeing Internships
Open to students majoring in engineering.
Application deadlines vary.
More internship sites for all majors:
Volunteer Opportunities
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Inland Empire United Way and Desert Communities United Way
Volunteer opportunities with businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc. -
Inland Valley Hospice Care (Volunteer Programs)
Assistance with hospice patients in a variety of roles. -
Volunteer Match
Various volunteer opportunities nationwide available.
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High Desert Volunteer Opportunities (The list was created by students who are members of the VVC Puente program.)