IslandWood invites children and adults alike to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering Pre-Kindergarten through 6^th grade at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. Running from July through mid-August, these programs provide experiences which further IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

Position Summary:

Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership (VOLs) assist our staff in delivering educational programming for children in our day camp programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville. VOLs partner with a field group of campers for the week, serving as an extra set of hands and modeling excitement for campers. Duties can include logistical support around art projects, teaching short lessons, leading games, and overall working directly with campers and our staff to better learn about the world of environmental education. VOLs are meant to be support and are not responsible for delivering programming on their own, nor do they oversee the safety of campers. However, some level of experience leading activities or supervising kids ages 4-11 will help to set you up for success in this role!

Qualifications:

• Status as a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduate
• Interest in working with children in the outdoors and a willingness to learn
• Creative, flexible, and able to work closely with a Summer Programs Instructor
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, children, and parents
• Some level of experience leading activities or supervising kids ages 4-11

Compensation and commitment: This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity. VOLs can receive up to 35 hours per week of community service credit from IslandWood, plus mileage reimbursement for travel to and from Brightwater. VOLs commit to a minimum of 4 hours per day for at least two weeks of programming.

Orientation Date: JUNE 26

Session Dates:

·       JUNE 30 - JULY 3

·       JULY 7  -11

·       JULY 14 –1 8

·       JULY 21 - 25

·       JULY 28 - AUGUST

        AUGUST 4 - 8

To apply:

Online at https://islandwood.tfaforms.net/310974.
For a printable form, email Kim Zemel at kimberlyz@islandwood.org

Center in Woodinville that provides horse riding lessons for the disabled. Volunteers are constantly needed for caring for the horses and assisting with the lessons.

Click HERE to learn more 

The King County Parks Volunteer Program provides meaningful opportunities to connect people of all ages to our parks through hands-on service learning, environmental education, and paid teen career pathway development programming.

Click HERE to learn more

Find out how to help out around Bothell.

Click HERE to learn more 

There are a variety of ways you can volunteer at YMCA.

Click HERE to learn more

There are a variety of ways you can volunteer at YWCA.

Click HERE to learn more

Hopelink serves homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Click HERE to learn more

A group of special places that provide an array of services for young people and their families in the areas of prevention, shelter care and housing, and treatment across King and Snohomish Counties in WA.

Click HERE to learn more

Find out about how to volunteer at the public library.

Click HERE to learn more

5-week volunteer opportunity. (Require 1 week minimium).  Camp Prov is an integrated day camp for children, ages 3-12, who are receiving early intervention. 

Click HERE to learn more

• Kenmore Farmers Market: Wednesday evenings from June 4 to August 27 at Kenmore City Hall.
• Woodinville Farmers Market: Saturday mornings from May 3 to September 27.

To volunteer please email MarketManager.nfm@gmail.com

Click HERE to explore volunteer opportunities for the city of Kirkland.

The NIH High School STEP-UP Program is a nationally recognized program that connects underrepresented students with local institutions and mentors to gain firsthand research experience. This is a paid opportunity- limited to high school Juniors and Seniors- that will introduce students to local professional, collegiate-level settings where they will create and conduct their own research project, garnering essential experience before they enter college.

Full-time, paid 8-week Internship - Application Due:  February 15, 2024

A complete application includes:

• Completion of online Application Form & Application
• Essay (600 Words)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Official School Transcript

Our application is online @ http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov A complete application includes Travel to NIH After the program, students will have the opportunity to present their work at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. All travel will be covered by the program.

STEP-UP Application

The Boeing Academy for STEM learning has a variety of camps, experiences, apprenticeships and more for all ages of students. Current programs are: ACE Aerospace Camp Experience, Aeronautical Science Pathway, Connections, Museum Apprentice Program, Private Pilot Ground School, Women Fly and more.  See the link below for complete information and current dates.

http://www.museumofflight.org/Education/Explore-programs/

• The Biomanufacturing Training Program: has replaced BioPath (though structure and learning outcomes are pretty much the same) and is the 3-quarter long program twice a week after school. The students are not paid anymore, unfortunately, but we have several industry partners that provide mentors, tours, etc. No biotech experience required. Open to rising juniors and seniors.

We are a pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Bellevue, WA. We have openings for volunteer and shadow opportunity at our facility for students currently enrolled in educational programs related to child development or need hours to apply to school for such programs.

You will have the opportunity to observe children with special needs from age 0-13 yrs, and their treatment process at our clinic. Our highly skilled therapist can provide valuable learning to someone looking at a future career in child development or related fields. Diagnoses served  Autism  ADD/ADHD  Developmental Delay  Downs Syndrome  Cerebral Palsy  Learning Disorder  DCD/Dyspraxia  Sensory Processing Difficulties  Chromosomal abnormalities Treatment Areas  Sensory Processing  Feeding challenges  Fine motor and Gross mot

Butterfly Pediatrics

Fire Service Instruction

While Camp Blaze is offered in the fire service setting, it is merely our medium. The intent of Camp Blaze is not to recruit firefighters (though we secretly hope every camper falls in love with our profession)!  It is our mission to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and SUPPORT STRONG WOMEN LEADERS. There is no greater reward for us than to see Camp Blaze campers return to their community and make the world a better place. Our track record is strong and we invite you to join our Camp Blaze family. 

https://www.campblazefirecamp.org/

The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is an eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders. Selected interns attend an orientation day, then begin the internship with one week of hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs. The remaining seven weeks consists of supervised shadowing and training in a Fred Hutch host mentor’s research lab. Interns also attend weekly workshops and seminars and make a presentation during the final week. SHIP gives students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research the opportunity to explore, clarify, and strengthen their research-related career interests.We encourage all applicants to learn more about our research areas and scientific divisions. Applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements (below) and we recommend assembling application materials early, even before the application opens.

November: Program information posted

February 1: Online application opens

March 31: Online application closes - All materials, including references, are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.

Summer program

http://www.fredhutch.org/en/careers/internship-opportunities/high-school-internship.html

Brief Description:
Summer HungerCorps Associates help to fight food insecurity by helping families and youth access healthy meals during the summer. Members will deliver meals directly to families’ doors at an apartment complex, serve Grab and Go meals at a community center, or distribute groceries to families at a neighborhood food pantry. Training will be provided in site management, marketing, community engagement, and data tracking – meaningful skills that will both serve our community and be powerful on a resume. Service placements include Seattle, Tukwila, Renton, Auburn, East King County, Kent, and Federal Way.

Personal referrals go a long way so if you know anyone who would be a great fit for one of these roles, please encourage them to apply! Here is the application link: https://bit.ly/HungerCorps2021.   

Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH (Learning About Unlimited New Careers in Healthcare) Internship Program offers young adults a variety of paid internship opportunities in our Oakland headquarters and administrative offices, as well as medical offices across northern California. Our goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce for the future. To achieve that goal, we reserve our intern positions for young people that would otherwise lack the resources to explore a career in health. By providing these young people a chance to learn from inspiring health care professionals and leaders, they can build a valuable professional network. They also gain practical skills and work experiences by focusing on projects that matter. As part of our team, KP LAUNCH interns are helping Kaiser Permanente shape the future of health care.

Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH Program for High School Students

Find inspiration, plan for college, and empower your future with Microsoft's High School Program. Get hands-on experience and on-the-job learning as you work on technology projects that make a difference in people's lives around the world.

The High School Internship is open to current senior high school students that live within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington who have a demonstrated interest in technology. 

Microsoft High School Internship

Program Dates:

• Session One: June 15-28, 2025
• Session Two: July 6-19, 2025

The Pennsylvania School for Excellence in the Agricultural Sciences is a four-week residential summer program held primarily at University Park campus for academically talented and gifted high school rising seniors from throughout Pennsylvania.

This program hosts a variety of opportunities to learn more about Penn State and Agricultural Sciences, through classes, labs, workshops, field trips and other activities.

• Penn State, College of Agricultural Sciences, https://agsci.psu.edu/school-for-excellence. (only accepting high school juniors)              

The summer program is a key component to Providence’s mission of caring for the poor and vulnerable. Additionally, we hope that this experience will help the students:

We are confident that after completion of the high school summer program, students will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in having achieved a goal while enriching the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.

https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/r/regional-medical-center/donate-and-volunteer/volunteer/summer-opportunities/high-school-summer-program

• Increase their awareness of the healthcare field as a potential career path.
• Apply sound decision-making and problem-solving skills within their volunteer position while receiving supportive coaching and mentoring from staff.
• Practice key communication skills in a diverse environment made up of patients, family members, visitors and staff from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.

Youth Ocean Advocates must be enrolled in grades 9–12 in a high school, Running Start or homeschool program at time of application.

We have a limited number of positions to fill each school year and summer. Potential Youth Ocean Advocates must attend one of our orientation sessions. After you attend the online orientation, you’ll receive an application to fill out and return to the Aquarium. From the applicant pool, we’ll select individuals to interview for the program. Positions are filled based upon the applicant’s interview performance and application. We will be hosting orientation sessions in early spring to prepare for our summer volunteer session. Please check back here for updates as we finalize the schedule. If you’d like to be notified when summer orientation dates are set, please email aquateens@seattleaquarium.org. Please include your name, email, school and grade level. 

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/youth-ocean-advocates

High school students will learn about the nursing profession from talking to current nursing students and attending a nursing panel online and other activities and many more:

• Learn about the different nursing programs by attending a Student Nursing Panel
• Learn about the nursing profession by attending a Nursing Panel
• Learn about Social Determinants
• Learn about admissions and the application process
• Be mentored by current students
• Network with the School of Nursing students, alumni and staff
• Make new friends
• Be inspired

UW Nursing Summer Symposium

This program is for young adults ages 14-21 interested in learning more about law enforcement, participating in community events and police training. It also is a great way for high schoolers to fulfill their community service hours, however it is a large time commitment.

www.kingcountypoliceexplorers.org

Camp Prov is an integrated day camp for children, ages 3 to 12, who are receiving early intervention.  They participate in activities including arts and crafts, music and singing, nature walks, dance/movement; anything else that sounds fun. 

Forest Park in Everett
5-week period
July & August
4-hour morning session or 4-hour afternoon session

The Do-It Scholars program serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.  There is no cost to families for Do-It programs.

We are seeking students who:

• are sophomores or juniors in high school
• have an aptitude for and interest in studying at a college
• have any type of disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including both those with or without IEP or 504 plans
• are motivated to participate and interested in interacting with other students with a variety of disabilities

Do-It Scholars attend a live-in Summer Study program on the University of Washington Seattle campus.

Click HERE to learn more

Contact:  doit@uw.edu or 206.685.3648

Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP)

9 Sunday Afternoons (1-4pm PST) – June 7th to August 2nd

Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom

Our world is being rapidly transformed by the impact of technology and the effect it has on our society. Individuals in the computer science field work every day to develop new products, software and digital narratives that are actively reshaping every aspect of our world. Over the course of 9 Sunday afternoons in Summer 2025, high school students will learn about their future opportunities in the computer science field as it relates to education, a career and making a positive impact on our changing world. Students will hear career presentations from working professionals engaged in computer science jobs and career fields such as web design, software development, user design as well as the business operations of technology companies. Through workshops and discussions, student will learn more about how their unique personal and academic interests can relate to a possible career future in computer science. 

❖ Engage during talks from 10+ working professionals such as a web designer, UX engineer, product manager and technical artist about their computer science/ technology related careers

❖ Prepare for college admissions as well as career options & pathways in our program facilitated workshops

❖ Work collaboratively on a small team project where we explore website design, user experience and basic software programs

❖ Learn more about your potential career opportunities to make a positive impact on the world around you using technology

Interested? – More Info and the Application are at https://www.impactinternships.org/csip/

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Questions? – Contact us at info@impactinternships.org. Impact Internships is an independent 501c3 non-profit not affiliated with any academic institution.

Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP)

9 Saturday Afternoons: June 7th to August 2nd (12-3pm OR 3-6pm PST)

Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom

From science research in a laboratory to medical care in a hospital, there are many health science professionals who are transforming society’s health outcomes. In Summer 2023, we will give high school students an introduction to the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences field. A key focus of HSIP will be helping students consider their future college experience as well as career opportunities through hearing from speakers, engaging in workshops and taking part in a group research article project. Over the last four years over 975 high school students have been introduced to the health sciences field with HSIP.

❖Engage in lectures from 12+ speakers including Science Professors/ PhD Graduate Students from institutions including UC San Francisco, UCLA, Columbia University & Cal State LA about their research as well as health professionals such as a dentist, medical resident physician, respiratory therapist, medical communications manager & pharmacist about their careers

❖ Prepare for college admissions in our facilitator led workshops and engage in our career options and pathways workshops

❖ Work collaboratively on a small group research project to build science inquiry and public communication skills

❖ Be Part of a Community That Values Learning and Mentorship!

All current high school students (grades 9 -12) with an interest in the health sciences are encouraged to apply! Interested?

More Info and the Application are at www.impactinternships.org/hsip

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 18th, 2025

The Summer Planning Academy (SPA) is a free program for high school students in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties that introduces them to planning topics through engaging sessions, activities, and site visits led by regional planning experts at Puget Sound Regional Council, colleagues from partner agencies, and leaders from the community. The program encourages students to think creatively about how better planning can help people lead better lives and how to set a career path to become a planner. 

It is a four-day program in July and August and includes a $500 scholarship for successful completion. More details about SPA including the dates and the application can be found on our website. The application deadline is May 19, 2025.

A little about Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation, and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. PSRC is composed of nearly 100 members, including the four counties, cities and towns, ports, state and local transportation agencies, and Tribal governments within the region.

Contact:  Kristin Mitchell (She/Her)
kmitchell@psrc.org

Here is some more information regarding Star Tech Global Academy's Full STEAM Ahead project:

We are partnering with Seagen, a leading biotechnology company, to provide an annual summer internship opportunity for high school students aged 16 years and above. Our company is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) fields by offering an internship program that targets at-risk and underrepresented youth.

The summer internship program will offer 

• paid positions at $20 per hour 

• transportation stipend

• food stipend

• $5,000 scholarship

• resources and mentorship

To gauge interest and identify potential candidates, we will be conducting outreach days after school on each Wednesday & Friday in the month of May, where we will provide information about the program and answer any questions. Our staff will be in person, providing snacks, and walking students through a mobile Interest List sign-up at https://www.startechga.org/seagen

Here are some key points that you can share with your students:

The internship program

• Runs 8 weeks starting July 10, 2023

• Students commit to work 12hrs/week, 3days/week

• 1 in-person day in Bothell, Washington (transportation stipend)

• 2 remote work days per week (laptop provided for students to keep)

• We will provide a food stipend for the students, even when working from home.

• We are offering up to three internships

• The internship comes with a $5,000 scholarship upon completion in addition to the $20/hr pay and stipends.

The application for Seattle Children’s Scrubs & ‘Scopes Camp is now open! Our free, five-day, camp will encourage students to explore various allied health careers by job shadowing Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists, Pharmacy Technicians and Radiology Technologists in a clinical environment. 

• Dates: Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2025
• Times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital Campus, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
• Provisions: Lunch is provided to campers each day of camp.
• Housing and Transportation: The program does not provide or arrange housing or transportation for students.

Scrubs & Scopes

Our team led by doctors, pharma experts and industry researchers have designed an Extended Research Program (ERP) that provides high school students with exposure to research and development in medical biology. Students learn about discoveries and breakthroughs and have the opportunity to conduct their research to showcase their potential and aptitude.

PROGRAMS/FEES: 

• Application fee is $29 (non-refundable)

• Accelerator Track Online Program : $1075

• Extended Research Program: $1975

• Foundational Track Online Program: $575

• Commute On-Campus Program: $3295

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships for tuition waivers are awarded to high-achieving and financially-deserving students, ensuring accessibility and providing a rewarding opportunity.  

ERP alumni have presented their research in national science competitions and science fairs. Examples of competitions include the Massachusetts State and Engineering Fair, the Regeneron competition, the Siemens Competition, and the Medical Marvels.

Please take a minute to see the remarkable projects our students undertook last year: https://elioacademy.org/student/recent-selected

For More Information

Earth & Space Research Internship

We are thrilled to introduce you to a new program specifically designed for high school students who are interested in becoming leaders in the areas of animal care and climate solutions! Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet (LEAP) offers community building, leadership training, and hands-on learning that focuses on animal rescue and care, introductory veterinary medicine, ethics, the impacts of the current food system on the environment and human rights, as well as climate solutions and the future of animal welfare.

As part of the LEAP program, participants will be presented with monthly collaborative curriculum modules at Pasado's Safe Haven along with opportunities to learn from professionals in fields such as animal law, food science, veterinary medicine, sanctuary management, renewable energy, and more. 

With former teachers amongst the LEAP founding members, we understand the importance of giving young people the chance to build community with like-minded peers as well as providing opportunities for interactions with role models in their areas of interest. By working together, sanctuaries across the country are excited to offer students the chance to collaborate and build relationships with people who share their interests and values. 

Along with an interactive monthly lesson and hands-on workshop at the sanctuary, students will participate in four service hours per month and get training in sanctuary responsibilities, animal care, gardening, rewilding the land, and more. They will also learn basic entrepreneurial skills and will practice public speaking and leadership by learning to effectively educate the community via tours, events, and educational presentations.

The LEAP program will run from October to June each school year, and students will have the opportunity to complete a year-end project and compete with other participants across the country for scholarship money.

https://leapforanimals.org/sanctuaries/pasados-safe-haven/ 

Emerging 10th-12th grade Title 1-eligible students are invited to apply to the University of Washington Bothell Environmental Careers Preparedness Summer Scholars Program. EnCAP is focused on preparing the next generation of students for the growing green economy by providing pathways towards environmental and sustainability degree programs through this 5-credit summer internship.

Selected summer scholars will participate in a 4-week interdisciplinary, field-based program to learn about the range, impacts, and diversity of green career pathways in Washington State in partnership with UWB faculty and undergraduate research assistants. In addition to field research, students will also participate in field trips and green career pathway panel discussions with local industry and community professionals. Participants will conduct comprehensive place-based research projects to share in a final science showcase with families, UWB faculty, and community members.

2024 Application closes May 15. Scan QR code or enter URL to apply.

https://forms.gle/4hduifJmXj2NRs629

VOLUNTEERS IN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
at the Brightwater Education Center Overview:

IslandWood invites children and adults alike to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering 1 st grade through 6th grade at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. Running from July through mid-August, these programs provide experiences which further IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

Position Summary:

Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership (VOLs) assist our staff in delivering educational programming for students in our day camp programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville. VOLs partner with a field group of campers for the week, serving as an extra set of hands and modeling excitement for campers. Duties can include logistical support around art projects, teaching short lessons, leading games, and overall working directly with campers and our staff to better learn about the world of environmental education. VOLs are meant to be support and are not responsible for delivering programming on their own, nor do they oversee the safety of campers. Ideally, VOLs commit to a minimum of two weeks of programming.

Qualifications:

• Status as a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduate
• Interest in working with children in the outdoors
• Creative, flexible, and able to work closely with a Summer Programs Instructor
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, children, and parents

Compensation: Although this opportunity is unpaid, VOLs can receive up to 80 hours* (up to 40 hours per week) of community service credit from IslandWood. *maximum hours may be dependent on your school

To apply: https://islandwood.org/

Are your students Future Achievers in Science and Technology?

Harvey Mudd College is one of the premier engineering, science, and mathematics colleges in the United States, and we'd like to encourage high-achieving, college-bound high school seniors to apply for our all-expenses-paid overnight fall fly-in program. The FAST Program will have a strong emphasis on the experiences of communities that are historically excluded from STEM, including, but not limited to, women, Black, Indigenous, or Latinx, students from low-income backgrounds, rural backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are first-generation to college.

FAST covers travel expenses, meals, and lodging throughout the duration of the program and encourages students to interact with other STEM-minded students from across the country. FAST also provides students with an inside look into the highly selective admissions process through engagement with our admission staff, current Mudders, and distinguished faculty. Please note that the program is currently open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, living in the United States and its territories.

FAST 2024 will take place on the following dates:

• FAST I - Sunday, September 22 - Tuesday, September 24
• FAST II - Sunday, October 27 - Tuesday, October 29

Encourage your students to apply!

If you are interested in a career in public sector infrastructure (transportation, engineering, planning, computer science, and more), this is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job work experience, build your resume, and work side-byside with professional mentors!

INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS • Duration: Up to 3 months (completed before June 30) • Work Hours: 8-16 hours per week (up to 40 hours/week allowed during school breaks) • Pay: Earn up to $4,000 depending on hours and length of time worked

REQUIREMENTS Must be either a high school (junior or senior) or college-level (freshmen, sophomore, or junior) student.

Visit https://depts.washington.edu/pactrans-forms/washington-paid-internships-2025/ to submit your application (resume and recommendation letter).

Gain hospital experience and learn more about healthcare.

Commit to 100 service hours during the months of July & August

Applications accepted through March 31st, 2025.

Evergreen Health Summer Volunteer Program

Program Dates: July 20-July 25 2025

Priority Application Deadline: April 4 2025

Cost: This program is 100% free and includes housing in campus dorms, food, and all activities. 

Who is Eligible: The Accounting Career Awareness Program ’s summer Residency Week program is for students enrolled in high school throughout Washington State who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors during the school year immediately following the summer program. Admission is prioritized for applicants that considered to be underrepresented in the accounting field.

More about: Introduces participants to accounting and the many opportunities offered in a career field actively seeking to diversify its workforce. Participants reside on campus, learn in and out of the classroom, visit accounting firms, build valuable life skills, and network with other students and diverse professionals while enjoying a taste of campus life.

Apply Here:2024 Residency Week program are being accepted now