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What volunteer/intern STEM opportunities are there for high schoolers??

Hi! I'm a rising junior who's looking into studying a STEM major, most likely biology or biochemistry. Are there any resources to find volunteer or internship opportunities that are local to me? For college, do I need to volunteer in a STEM field, or would a local hospital or library be sufficient?
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ELISSA’s Answer

Hi Melanie,

It sounds like you're facing challenges with internships needing college coursework. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Look for STEM educational programs like FIRST Robotics or Science Olympiad.
2. Try job shadowing or have informal chats with professionals in your areas of interest.
3. Ask your teachers and guidance counselor for advice on finding high school internships. Some schools have programs to connect you with people in your field.

Good luck!
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Manna Rebekah’s Answer

Okay so listen, since you’re a rising junior and already looking into STEM, you’re doing great. Biology or biochem? Solid choices. Now, about internships or volunteering, yeah, it’s good to get something STEM-related, but it doesn’t have to be that deep. Volunteering at a hospital or even a library still counts just make sure whatever you’re doing, you’re learning, showing interest, or contributing in some way.

If you can find STEM stuff, though, even better. You should check out programs like NIH’s summer internships, or just email profs at nearby unis. A lot of people don’t know this, but sometimes they’ll let high school students help out in labs—especially if you send a simple email with your interests. Also check sites like VolunteerMatch or PathwaysToScience for stuff near you or even remote.

The main thing is to show curiosity. Whether it’s STEM-related or not, let it be something that says, “yeah, I’m serious about this, and I’m trying to learn.” Hope this helps.
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer

As a rising junior with an interest in biology or biochemistry, now is the perfect time to dive into STEM opportunities. Begin by chatting with your school counselor or reaching out to local professors for hands-on lab experience. You can also explore platforms like VolunteerMatch, DoSomething.org, and Handshake for internships or volunteer roles. Some top programs for high school students include the NIH Summer Internship Program, Jackson Laboratory, Rosetta Institute, and the Garcia Research Program. If formal STEM opportunities are hard to find, think about volunteering at a hospital, library, or community center. You can also check out virtual programs from universities like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford, or take online courses on platforms like Coursera and Khan Academy. Great online resources for STEM learning include edX, Codecademy, and Brilliant.org, which offer interactive courses and tools.

Competitions like Regeneron STS, BioGENEius, and Science Olympiad are fantastic for gaining experience. If you can't find an official program, why not start your own project? You could create a science blog, start a local tutoring group, or try a series of home experiments. Focus on what you love, and keep a record of all your experiences for future college applications. You've got this!
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Aileen’s Answer

Hi Melanie,

If you’re planning to go to medical schools you will need to focus on volunteer and research. If you do not plan to go this route then volunteering is not necessary. A internship or research would be an advantage. It will make you a stronger candidate once you’re out of school. Others will have no experience, but you will have some already because you did research or internships. As for opportunities near you I’m not 100% sure, but you should start talking to professors you’re close with they likely will have connections or already have their own research going and might let you participate in.

Hope this helps!
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