Career questions tagged volunteering
I am a rising college sophomore, I am working this summer full time as a lifeguard but I want to find more opportunities for advocacy/law/political science for the school year and prepare for an internship for next summer. How do I get started/any recommendations?
I want to find opportunities in the greater Boston area specifically.
What should I do during the summer before my freshman year or during my freshman year of high school to have a strong foundation for college apps?
Hello! Thank you so much to anyone who answers my question(s)! Interested and open to anything. Also, one of the reasons I'm asking because my parent is because my parents are thinking of wanting me to graduate early.
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!?
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital / clinical etc or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!
electrical engineering volunteering?
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, along with experience in quality assurance and system certification. I recently moved to Canada from Sri Lanka and am eager to begin my career in electrical engineering here. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to find volunteer opportunities in the electrical engineering field, as I am looking to gain local experience and strengthen my chances of securing a role in this industry.
What would be the best course of action, when applying to graduate programs, if I wanted to serve with the Peace Corps after undergrad, then go to graduate school?
I enjoy volunteering and service-work; i want to serve with the Peace Corps after undergrad, but i'm concerned about jumping into graduate school after such a gap.
health-related volunteering opportunities and free?
"Do you know of any online health-related volunteering opportunities available for 17-year-olds?
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major? Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
Why can’t I get an internship?
I seem to be coming up short. I’ve been trying to get internship offers for summer and fall but there’s nothing in my area with the exception of medical scribes and volunteer opportunities. Any advice?
Is there any field or job that combines the three AI and technology and community service organizations ( like United Nations Volunteers programme)?
I'm currently in the 10th grade, and I am unsure of what field to pursue in the future. I am interested in community service and volunteering, but in this ever-growing digital world, AI and technology also need to be considered as a career option, so I want to know if there is any way possible where both of these fields can be combined, or even better?
What are some good ways for students to gain real world experience before choosing a career?
I’m currently a student and still deciding what career path I want to follow. I’m interested in learning about internships, volunteering, clubs, or other opportunities that can help me gain experience and figure out what careers might be a good fit for me.
What is the best way to get experience in the medical field?
I have a medical assistant certificate, but I haven't been able to gain experience with it. I want to gain experience while continuing my studies. #Fall25
Why are dental assistants treated and paid unfairly (with a assoc. degree)?
I'm currently in college taking my pre-requisites for dental hygiene. I will be on my second year in 2026. I've always been interested in dental. I've done volunteer work at a dental office as a dental assistant trainee. During that time, it opened my eyes to see that Dental assistants get paid and treated unfairly. To be frank, they are the ones who glues the dental office together. Without them the dental office would crumble. #Fall25
What is the most impactful or inspiring experience you have had while volunteering in the medical field? hashtag #Fall25?
In addition to my professional goal of becoming a nurse, I hope to give back through volunteer work as my finances allow. I plan to volunteer either on the Navajo Nation, where some of my extended family lives, or with Mercy Ships. hashtag #Fall25
What is the best way to prepare for a medical career?
I want to go into nursing and currently volunteer at my local hospital. I have a job but would in the future like to have an entry level job at a hospital to gain some experience while I go to school.
Would this youth human rights nonprofit idea be impactful and worth pursuing?
Hi! I’m a 17-year-old senior from Indiana developing a national youth-led human rights nonprofit focused on empowering underserved and displaced youth through education, storytelling, and advocacy training—giving them the tools to speak for themselves. Im trying to fill a growing gap in schools and communities: while STEM is prioritized, human rights and civics education are often ignored. Millions of young people grow up without knowing their basic rights—or how to protect them. Even in developed nations, marginalized youth (immigrants, foster children, and minorities) rarely receive legal literacy—and when abuse or injustice happens, reporting systems are confusing, unsafe, or in another language. My nonprofit would focus on things like bringing rights education to schools, shelters, refugee centers, and communities. Giving youth a platform to share their own stories, instead of being covered by journalists. Connecting youth with scholarships, legal aid info, and mental health resources. Also training students to teach rights education and lead advocacy programs. Before launching, I’d love to know from mentors and professionals: Does this sound like a mission you’d want to support or volunteer with? What makes a nonprofit like this stand out or succeed long-term? Any advice on making this idea realistic and scalable? Thank you so much for your feedback—it means a lot as I work to build something that helps youth everywhere find their voice and know their rights.
What volunteering opportunities are there for a 15 year old sophomore in high school, interested in the medical field?
I am a 15 year old sophomore in high school and I’m looking for volunteering opportunities that would strengthen my college application. I plan on applying to nursing school to become a Nurse Practicioner
Where are some online paid volunteering opportunities?
I need help finding an online website that offers both community service hours and also pays. Thank you so much!
What can I do during my undergraduate experience to prepare myself to apply to graduate school for music therapy?
What can I do during my undergraduate experience to prepare myself to apply to graduate school for music therapy? I am currently majoring in music & psychology at The College of New Jersey. I will be graduating with my B.A. in the Spring of 2027. I want to know what I can do now to prepare myself to apply to graduate school. This includes volunteerism, joining organizations, internships/research opportunities, etc.. I do not know where to start since I am not getting an undergraduate degree in music therapy specifically.
What are some good volunteering opportunities for a sophomore in high school related to the arts, communication, education, mental health, or anything similar? Online preferred.
Hello, I wanted to know if there's any volunteering I can do consistently/routinely that is meaningful and would stand out in college apps? Thank you!
What are good volunteering opportunities for a 14 yr old connecting back to law and medicine?
Hi, I'm just starting gr 9 and am 14 yr old. I am interested in medicine and law. I'm wondering what volunteering or extra / super curriculars tie back to both these topics? Thanks so much
What can I do this summer (summer before senior year) to improve my college applications?
Hello! This summer will be my last summer in high school. This fall, I'll be applying to colleges. I was wondering what things I could do this summer to improve my applications. I'm signing up to volunteer at my local hospital however, I found out it's lottery-based, not skill-based, so I am not sure if I'll get the spot. I am also going to retake the SAT this August, I wanted to take the ACT, however, I am not too sure. I also plan to tutor young kids in my community. I feel like I am not doing enough and that my peers are way ahead of me. I plan for my major to be public/community health, so it would be better if I did things in relation to that. Please let me know of some other things I could do to improve my college apps!!! Thank you :)
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? TIA
What is the most important thing to do during college to build a strong resume for a career in marine biology? #Spring25
I am a high school senior planning on attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in marine biology and potentially double majoring in bioengineering. I am scared that I will only have so much time to do extracurricular activities like interning or volunteering outside of class, and I was wondering what I can do while attending as a full-time student to get the most bang out of my buck as far as time investment. #Spring2025
What are the best kinds of internships and volunteer experiences to gain skills necessary to succeed in social work?
Whether that be over the summer or during the school year, starting as someone about to go into the their sophomore of college as a sociology major.
What is something that can prepare me to get into the dental field, especially like dental hygiene?
I'm in college getting a BA in Dental Hygiene. I have some experience from a Dental class that I took in high school. I want to know what all there is to know about the field. The mental, physical struggles. Google does provide information, but that's from a search engine and not from a known experience.
How does one go about getting volunteer and clinical hours especially since professionals don't want to give opportunities to you? #Spring25?
I am a sophomore in college going in to my junior year.
High School freshman volunteering/shadowing opportunities in healthcare/bio medical field?
Hi, I'm a freshman in High School interested in bio medical field. I'm 14 yr old. I would like to volunteer/shadow in my summer time but I see the min age requirement is 16 yrs almost at all places. Can I get guidance on how to utilize my summer time, are there online volunteering/shadowing opportunities, how to approach to request for in-person shadowing? Please help me here. Thanks
How do you get hired for a job/internship/volunteer opportunity in careers relating to proofreading, editing, or technical writing without prior experience before finishing your degree?
Returned to school as a college junior this year My interests are creative or technical writing, editing, and proofreading careers
Clinical Jobs/Certifications for Pre-Med Students?
Hello everyone! Hope y’all are having an amazing week.💫 I’m a sophomore in college studying neuroscience and currently looking for jobs or internships that offer clinical experience. I’ve heard of positions like medical scribe, but I’m not sure it really gives the hands-on experience I’m looking for. I know a lot of clinical jobs require certifications, but I’m not exactly sure which ones are worth pursuing. I’d love to hear suggestions from other pre-meds or anyone in healthcare about: Jobs that actually provide meaningful clinical experience Certifications that can help boost a pre-med application Any internships or paid roles that don’t require prior experience but still count as clinical Any advice or insight would be super appreciated. Thank you!! 🙏🏽 God bless you :)
What lesser-known experiences and extracurriculars during undergrad helped you stand out when applying to PA or medical school Out of these hobbies, what was your most rewarding experience? #Spring25?
I love getting involved in as much as possible, whether it is medical-related or just things I enjoy. Sometimes I get worried that I can't balance my hobbies with the rigor of my classes and I hope to get some ideas from others on what they found not only most helpful when applying to PA school but also what they enjoyed the most! #Spring25