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Resources to Find Volunteer/ Internship Positions

• http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/volunteers.asp

• ptownlife.org

• http://www.volunteeronline.org

• Summer Internships for High School Students

• Bay Area Volunteer Information Center

• Summer abroad volunteer opportunities

Local Student Lead Opportunities:

• Project Connect

  • • Website: https://sites.google.com/view/project-connects/home

    • Facebook Page: @ProjectConnectPleasanton

Tri-Valley Youth Court 

Interested in the law? Volunteer for a youth position at Tri-Valley Youth Court.  Serve as a Court Clerk, Advocate, Jury Member, or Spanish-English Translator.  Some training may be required.  See the website for more detailed information about the program and how to sign up.  

Community Youth Courts offer alternatives to the traditional juvenile justice system to middle and high school teens who are first time offenders of misdemeanor or lesser crimes in the Southern Contra Costa County, Tri-Cities, and Tri Valley areas of Alameda County.  Youth Courts are entirely voluntary and address the early stages of juvenile delinquency by bringing teenage offenders before a jury of their peers.

Pleasanton Public Library

http://www.ptownteenlib.blogspot.com/

Teens in high school may volunteer at the library at various times of the year.  Twice a year, in the Spring and Fall, teens may help out with the Friends of the Library Book Sale.  From May through July, teens support the Children's Summer Reading Program by creating decorations, ushering at larger programs or working with Kid-Power volunteers on game-day.  See above link to find out when new volunteer training dates are available, then e-mail Teresa Parham at tparham@ci.pleasanton.ca.us to reserve a space.

Medical Internships

• Valleycare Health System: http://www.valleycare.com/auxiliary.aspx

• UCSF Children's Hospital, San Francisco Summer Student Program: http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/about/volunteer.html

• Children's Hospital, Oakland: http://www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/join/join_volunteer.asp

• Kaiser Permanente: http://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/facilities/region/diablo/area_master/departments/volunteer_services/index.jsp

Architecture, Construction and Engineering

Students interested in Architecture, Construction or Engineering ~ Ace Mentor Program provides scholarships and internships for students. This is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students are encouraged to participate for all 3 years of high school for maximum benefits. Students participate in a 12 week program after school and it is at NO COST!   www.acementor.org

Teen Advocates for Science Program at the California Academy of Science

https://www.calacademy.org/teen-advocates-for-science-communication-tasc

The Teen Advocates for Science Communication program (TASC Force) is a youth volunteer opportunity to learn about science and the natural world, engage with the Academy’s scientists and staff, and provide educational activities for the Academy’s annual 1.3 million visitors. The TASC Force welcomes 8th - 12thgrade students from across the San Francisco Bay Area to engage with science in fun and innovative experiences that build confidence, enhance science learning, and improve science communication skills.

As the Academy’s premiere art/science integration program, the TASC Force makes science accessible and fun. As part of the TASC Force, youth will integrate art and performance into the Academy’s science content to create exciting programs for guests of all ages. The program attracts those who want to embrace their creativity in an authentic and supportive science environment.

Chabot Space and Science Center Galaxy Explorers - Teen  Volunteer & Internship Program

http://www.chabotspace.org/teen-volunteers.htm

The primary purpose for the Galaxy Explorers is to provide exciting public science education to enhance the visitor experience at the science center or through outreach.  This part of the program is required regardless of rank or level in the program.  A variety of methods can be used to meet the monthly or requirements.   For regular volunteers the minimum requirement is 4 hours per month.  The intern requirement is greater. 

Oakland Zoo - Teen Volunteer Opportunities

https://www.oaklandzoo.org/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities

Are you interested in animals, plants, conservation and children? Train to be animal interpreters, conservation leaders, ZooCamp assistants or learn to make enrichments for the animals.  Play an important role in Oakland Zoo's volunteer core, working with children, keepers and teachers.  Click on link for more information.