Internships / Volunteering / Summer Jobs

The internship program at PVCC offers work experience in business, industry, government, nonprofits or professional associations while you are enrolled as a student at PVCC. Practical work experience coupled with your academic studies can help you achieve your career goals and educational objectives.

Internships may be paid or unpaid. You also may use your current employer as an internship site, provided the work you perform is related to your program of study and includes new learning experiences and objectives. Internship opportunities are offered through the following programs of study:

How do I get started with an internship-for-course credit?

Review the Student Information Packet.
Research internship opportunities (see below). Consider internship opportunities available through your professional network.
Email careers@pvcc.edu for an appointment to review internship requirements / expectations.

The appointment with Career Services will answer all of your internship questions. Including:

How an internship can help you get a job
Which employers utilize PVCC interns and how to get an internship
The internship course registration process
How many hours a week you will work to earn credits
Other academic requirements you will be expected to complete during the semester
How to make a lasting positive impression at your internship
How to update your resume to showcase your academic accomplishments

How do I find local / virtual internships?

Research employers / opportunities

Start with PVCC Job listing resources - College Central Network and Facebook
Check out PVCC spreadsheet of local employers by program of study
Parker Dewey paid micro-internships/projects
Chamber of Commerce List of Members
Center for Non-profit Excellence Member Directory
United Way Volunteer Center
ReImagine Central VA Organizations seeking Volunteers
CatchaFire Virtual Volunteering
Fast Forward Accelerated Good Volunteering & Internships (includes remote positions)
The Forage Virtual Internships
Points of Light Virtual Volunteering
Internships.com (includes remote opportunities as well)
Intern From Home
CovIntern
Utilize LinkedIn to find people connections to local organizations
Utilize VirginiaWorks to search for employers by industry area and region.
Check out Apprenticeships if seeking to get paid while you learn a skilled trade; check out CATEC's program as well.

Check out previously posted opportunities:

Multiple Areas of Study

Amazon has paid internships worldwide (with some in No.Va. by clicking on the Herndon, Virginia USA location) in Information Technology, Business Management, Marketing, Data Science and Administrative Support.
Apex Clean Energy has paid internships ($15/hour) in many areas: Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Public Engagement, Land Management and more!
Charlottesville Community Attention Youth Internship Program (CAYIP) places Charlottesville City residents ages 14-21 in local internships that pay a stipend of up to $10/hour (not to exceed $1200/session which runs 6/21-7/31). Apply b 4/29/22 (5:00pm).
Chesapeake Conservation Corp. is a 1-year program which has multiple placements in 7 categories: environmental restoration OR education, climate change, forestry, sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and community engagement. Housing assistance may be provided in some placements (see each description on their website). Apply by 3/3/22.
Dominion Energy seeks paid Summer Interns (in Mineral or Richmond) in a number of areas: Engineering, Business/Finance/Marketing/Communications and Environmental/Construction/Land.
The Executive Office of the President (EOP) has launched a paid Internship program that will provide a $6000 stipend to work in DC for the summer which is affiliated with 14 different government entities including the Office of Science & Technology, Office of National Cyber Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy and more! The application period is open between 4/29/22-5/10/22 for the summer; apply between 6/13/22-6/24/22 for the fall term internship.
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) seeks students from many program areas (accounting, IT, STEM, foreign languages, visual arts, marketing, etc.) for their paid (GS4 for undergraduate students) summer internships. Apply in the early part of the Fall semester.
Mind & Life Institute seeks paid interns ($12/hour) in the following areas: digital content & media, programs & events, and advancement.
NASA offers a number of paid internships in Engineering, Accounting, Information Technology, Business and the Sciences. Apply by the end of May for the fall semester, by mid-October for the spring semester and by March 1 for the summer session.
Northrop Grumman (No.Va.) has paid summer internships in Engineering, Project Management, Business & Cyber. The majority of their hiring is done in the fall for their summer internships.
Pfizer offers a digital internships in a number of areas - Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Data Analyst/Scientist, Software Developer, Quality Assurance, Cyber Security, Information Security and Engineering
Student Action with Farmworkers "Into the Fields" program has 10-week paid internship placements ($4250) in both NC and SC that can involve health clinics, legal aid offices, migrant education state programs, and community organizations that provide direct services to farmworkers. Housing is provided! Apply by 2/7/22.
The Boar's Head Resort offers Culinary, Hospitality Management, Marketing and more Internships.
The Borgen Project, an innovative campaign to improve global poverty seeks interns/volunteers who can telecommute. Areas include PR/marketing, Journalism, Writing/Editing, Human Resources, and Political Affairs.
The Koch Internship Program (KIP) seehttps://charleskochinstitute.org/educational-programs/koch-internship-program/ks paid interns interested in learning more about non-profits for either spring, summer or fall. Areas include communications, fundraising, grants admin, human resources, market research, operations, education, policy/research, and technology.
Thomas Jefferson Foundation (Monticello) seeks Summer Interns (some paid; some unpaid) in a number of areas: Curatorial, Education, Development, Gardens, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, Restoration, Videography, Special Events.
UpScale Security Consulting seeks Cybersecurity and Police Science AAS Interns.
U.S. Department of State Student Programs - They are changing the Fall 2022 unpaid internships to paid internships in DC and embassies around the world (if you applied for an unpaid internship, reapply by 4/12/22 for a paid position). Also check out their Pathways Program for paid positions. Learn more about their opportunities from a PVCC alumnus.
U.S. Department of Transportation - Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups. Must be a sophomore to apply. Housing provided. Deadline: 1/31/22.
U.S. Forest Service / Environment for the Americas has a number of different opportunities with the Youth Conservation Corps, Resource Assistants Program or Pathways Internships.
U.S. Government has a Virtual Student Federal Service program (these are remote internships in multiple government organizations). Apply between July 1-28. 2022. Learn more about this program from a PVCC alumnae.
U.S. Government - Students & Recent Graduates Pathways Program or visit USAJobs.gov to quickly search for opportunities
Virginia Department of Forestry has paid summer internships ($10.50/hour) for students interested in natural resources/forestry science, conservation, and information technology and program administration. Apply by 4/12/20.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services (in Richmond) has paid ($15/hour) summer Internships in a number of areas: Communications, Finance, Education/Business/HR, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Benefits. Apply by 4/29/22.
Virginia Government Internship site that links to multiple departments across the state.
Washington DC WiSE / WISH Internship Program seeks students interested in being placed into MANY different DC-based internships (housing and placement fee would apply but scholarships are available) PLUS they seek interns to support their program (unpaid but housing provided!): Photography & Graphic Design, Event Planning & Social Media, Business Management and Sales & Marketing.
Wolf Trap Summer Opportunities (NoVa) offers paid summer internships in Accounting, Box Office, Communications / Marketing, Graphic Design, Development, Education and Information Technology (apply by 4/1) and paid summer apprenticeships (apply by 4/1) in Artistic Administration, Costuming, Stage Management and Technical Theater. For fall semester internships, apply by 7/1.

STEM / Computer / Electronics

Big Data Science Internships (at bottom), Resources and Tips
Biological Data Science Summer Research program for Community College Students at JMU. $6000 stipend; housing provided. Apply by 3/15/22.
Chemistry Summer Research program for Community College Students at ODU. $5000 stipend, housing provided. Apply by 3/4/22.
Cville BioHub has a paid Summer 2022 CHIP Internship program. Apply by 1/31/22.
Coding it Forward has a summer 2022 remote Civic Innovation Internship that has a $6000 stipend. Apply by 1/31/22.
Computers4Kids seeks Volunteer Mentors.
CvilleREA - Charlottesville Renewable Energy Alliance
Devhub seeks a computer science / data analytics / networking intern to work on development team projects.
Entry Point STEM Internships for students with disabilities (nationwide placements)
Forge's (formerly HackCville) Launch 2022 paid Internship program for the Summer of 2022 has an application deadline of 9/7/21. This is a fee-based program that also involves skill training but what you earn covers that cost.
Generation 180, an alternative energy advocacy group, frequently offers semester-based paid internships. Apply by 1/3/22 for their Solar Energy Research Internship.
iDTech is hiring for summer tech camp staff where internship credit hours can be awarded as well. Choose from 150 locations (UVA is one of them).
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratories (in Maryland) seeks Summer STEM Interns (both college and high school levels)
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) Office of STEM Engagement seeks interns for summer (apply by early March), fall (apply by early July) and spring (apply by 11/1). Click here for NASA's main internship site.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory Summer Research Program. Apply over winter break; offers made on 3/1.
Novetta has cybersecurity/IT/engineering internships (and jobs) across the state/country, including Charlottesville.
Perrone Robotics (in Crozet) seeks volunteer Robotics Electrician Interns. Apply by emailing jbourland@perronerobotics.com.
Rivanna River Conservation Alliance seeks a volunteer web design intern.
Science Museum of Virginia (in Richmond) seeks paid summer Interns in a number of areas: communications & curiosity, social impact & DEAI, Forge / STEM makerspace, Planet Shark and Life Science. $12/hour. Apply by 3/15/22.
SoundPipe Therapeutics seeks a PT spring/summer Instrumentation & Acoustics Engineering Intern and a Drug Delivery Intern (who has Python programming experience; engineering position also seeks CAD/soldering experience). Email Joseph Kilroy (CTO) - kilroy@sound-pipe.com
STEAM Discovery Academy seeks summer and year-long educators paying $550/week with a two week minimum commitment.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has both internships and entry-level Cybersecurity positions.
U.S. Dept. of Energy / Office of Science seeks paid spring 2023 semester STEM Interns from both the Community College System and 4-year colleges. Apply by 10/5/22 (5pm). More than 100 internships are sponsored annually.
VA ABC Authority has a Summer Spirits IT Internship program in Mechanicsville that pays $17-18/hour.
VA-NC Alliance / LSAMP offers a paid ($4200 + housing - if needed) Summer STEM Research Program at UVA in different research tracks: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science and Learning Design & Technology. Apply by 2/1/22. Visit their "current opportunities" list to find other opportunities.
VirginiaBio's STEM2VA Summer Program is an 8-week, full-time opportunity that currently has nine employers in Charlottesville participating (and others around the state). Apply by 1/31/22.
Virginia Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (VA CSIIP): features paid internships in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Physical Science & Financial majors. Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) specifically seeks community college students for paid - $5000 - Summer NASA Research positions at either Langley Research Center or Wallops Flight Facility. Apply by 3/7/22. Check out the information session they hosted for PVCC students. There is also a $2000 community college scholarship - apply by 3/11/22.
Virginia Panel Corporation seeks a paid Engineering Intern w/ either mechanical or electrical engineering and CAD experience.
Virginia Tech's Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program offers Summer Research Internships. $3000 stipend. Apply by 2/21/20.

Business / Financial / Office Administration / Accounting

Charlottesville Tom Sox seeks promotions, game operations, marketing, social media and mascot interns. Applications for the summer season are due by May. They also seek volunteers.
Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) seeks a Summer Operations & Project Assistant Intern interested in supporting under-resourced micro-enterprises with both financing and operations. They are paying $15/hour for 15-20 hours. Apply by 5/6/22 by emailing careers@pvcc.edu.
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) seeks paid Interns (plus they have programs for recent graduates). Applications taken on a rolling basis. Virtual training. Must have a 2.9 GPA.
Hantzmon Wiebel consistently hires paid Accounting Interns from PVCC (fall or spring is better than summer for them).
Hunter Wyant / State Farm Insurance & Financial Services consistently seeks Interns paying $10-20/hour.
Jefferson Area Board of Aging seeks a volunteer office administrative assistant intern. Email Carleigh Showalter for more information.
Primerica seeks interns interested in learning about financial services and wealth management. Training could lead to financial licenses. For more information or to apply, email Phil Conjerti.
R.E. Lee Construction Group has a Project Management Internship paying $15-18/hour for the Summer 2022.
SHINE Systems seeks a Business Intern paying $12/hour. Your residence MUST be in a HUBZone (check by putting your address in the upper left-hand search button).
Student Services Moving Co. seeks a full-time paid Summer Office Assistant.
The Arc of the Piedmont seeks volunteer accounting interns.
UVAFinance has 3-5 paid ($13/hour) summer 2022 Finance internships. Apply via the Finance Temp pool; mention the UVA Finance internship when a recruiter contacts you.

Marketing / Editing / Graphic Design / Arts

Beck Digital seeks a communications / digital marketing intern and a web development intern.
Bremo Auctions seeks a paid intern for photograph processing using Lightroom and Photoshop. Email vette@bremoauction.com
Camp Holiday Trails seeks a Photography/Marketing Intern.
Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention & Visitor's Bureau seeks a Marketing & Media Intern and a Graphic Design & Video Production Intern
Charlottesville Dept. of Neighborhood Development seeks a paid intern for their planning division. $13.79-$14.48/hour. Graphic design & website management experience needed.
City Select Local Dining seeks two summer 2022 Social Media Marketing / Writing / Website Interns. Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to roy@cityselect.com
Country Club Prep seeks a Content Writer / Social Media Intern. Must have a minimum of 1 year in college.
Destinee Marketing & Consulting seeks a volunteer Social Media Marketing Intern. Apply here.
FAMM Floor Covering seeks a paid Social Media Intern ($10/hour). Store is in Louisa but can work from home. Email fammfloorcovering@verizon.net
Geezeo, a financial tech firm, seeks a paid Marketing Assistant intern ($12/hour) to work 10-15 hours/week.
Ivy Publications seeks an unpaid Editorial intern. Send resume, cover letter & 3 writing samples to editor@IvyPublications.com.
JABA seeks a Graphic Design Volunteer Intern to design a services brochure for the elderly. Email cshowalter@jabacares.org for more info.
Jamie White Real Estate seeks a paid ($15/hour) Marketing/Web/Videography Summer Intern (which may extend into the fall semester).
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection (on Pantops) seeks volunteers.
Light House Studios (filmmaking) seeks volunteer Production and Program Support Interns.
National Museum of African American History has a paid Summer Internship in a number of locations. $600/week; possible housing assistance. Apply by 2/15/22.
New City Arts seeks volunteer Interns for the 20-21 school year. Apply by 3/15/20
Oakland School is seeking a Spring/Summer Intern to help design and create a new school website utilizing a Squarespace or Wordpress template. Please email admissions@oaklandschool.net to apply.
Southern Environmental Law Center seeks a paid Digital Intern ($12/hour) for Spring 2019 semester. Apply by 1/1/19.
The Arts Center in Orange seeks both volunteers and interns. They have a Social Media/Marketing and an Audio/Visual internship for the Summer of 2022 (16 hours/week requirement).
The Legacy Foundation seeks a paid PT Social Media/Marketing Specialist Intern.
Virginia Association of Broadcasters offers a summer internship grant to work in a number of stations around Virginia. Here's the 2022 application (which is still open as of 5/25/22). They look for 2nd year and above students from a number of majors including computing/IT, graphic design, business, marketing, public relations, engineering and electronics media. You must be interested in a career in broadcasting.
Virginia Festival of the Book seeks paid ($10/hour) Interns for the 2022 Festival that work with event planning, marketing/promotion and youth outreach. Non-UVA students would apply by sending their resume and cover letter in a .pdf format to books@virginiahumanities.org.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (in Richmond) has mostly unpaid Internships BUT they're working to provide more paid opportunities. Apply by 2/15 for summer, 7/1 for fall and 11/15 for spring.
WNRN seeks volunteer interns to help with station promotions and on-air contests; website management experience required. On-air announcing is not required but available to interns.
WTJU has a paid summer Internship program that is open to current PVCC students who have a 3.4 GPA. Apply by 2/4/22.

Education / Recreation / Human Services

Abundant Life has a 2-year paid internship ($10+/hour depending on experience) as a Fellow in their after school academic program that starts August 2022. They seek volunteers year round to help with afterschool young girls' enrichment program.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking 2 college students to assist with the Summer Food Service Program Sites. $2700 stipend. Plus they seek volunteers at all times of the year.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia seeks a Data / Evaluation Intern and an Event Planning/Fundraising Intern.
Brooks Family YMCA seeks summer Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and more!
Camp LIGHT (Waynesboro) seeks summer volunteers to work with special needs and at-risk youth.
Charlottesville Parks & Rec consistently seeks Sports Officials/Umpires ($25/game) and Customer Service Attendants (II=$16.50/hour; I=$15/hour)
Hospice of the Piedmont seeks volunteers in a number of program areas - direct services to patients and families, special events including camps for kids, educational programs, health fairs, clerical services and more.
Innisfree Village seeks Residential Volunteers for a one-year commitment to support their lifesharing community for adults with disabilities located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Room and board, health insurance and a modest stipend are provided. Application deadlines are 3/1, 7/1 and 11/1 for start dates of 5/15, 9/15, 1/15.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks part-time Interns and full-time Americorps members to support their mission of helping refugees and immigrants resettle in the local area. They also seek Volunteers.
Jefferson Area Board of Aging (JABA) seeks volunteers to help as School-based Mentors, Insurance Counselors, Long-term Care Ombudsmen, Activity Leaders, Administrative Support and more!
Literacy Volunteers seeks ESL Tutors. Due to the training involved, they prefer tutors who can volunteer for a year.
Living Earth School, a nature connection school hires instructors, interns, kitchen staff and more for their summer program. Apply by 3/15 (most of their hiring is done by the end of March).
Love No Ego is a non-profit which supports youth ages 10-24 years in four areas: spirituality, exercise, education and community. They seek volunteers and mentors.
Monticello's Education & Visitors Programs Dept. seeks Volunteers for 2021. Email Robert Dewberry at rdewberry@monticello.org.
Operation Hope seeks volunteer Financial Advisors to help low-income people achieve self-sufficiency.
Saint Nicholas Learning Center (Palmyra) seeks FT summer or PT academic year interns ages 16+ to work with children ages 3-12.
STEAM Discovery Academy seeks summer and year-long educators paying $550/week with a two week minimum commitment.
Virginia Discovery Museum seeks volunteers to help with the front desk, the gallery, events and maintenance (you get free parking, free museum passes and fun!).
The Women's Initiative seeks Volunteers to help with their front desk, child care and event management.
WorldStrides' Envision Experience program offers free housing / meals / travel plus an hourly wage (starts at $15/hour) to educate K-12 students about a number of different topics (business, healthcare, STEM, civil service + more!) with programs being offered in different states (the nearest being Washington DC/Maryland). Apply by 5/31/22. The National Youth Leadership Forum: National Security forum is hiring 20 advisors for Summer 2022.

Non-profit / Politics / Public Service / Criminal Justice

Blue Trunk Foundation seeks volunteer interns to contribute to making travel accessible for everyone by working with the president or project manager.
Campus Vote Project / Democracy Fellow Position @ PVCC. Email rclay@campusvoteproject.org for more information or to apply.
CATO Institute in DC seeks paid ($16.10/hour) Interns interested in public policy geared toward free markets / limited government. Apply by mid-February for Summer; November 1 for Spring and late June for Fall.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment program is a 6-week program affiliated with the U.S. State Dept. It covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing and two meals/day PLUS a $3300 stipend. Must be a sophomore-senior college student, a U.S. citizen and have a 3.2+ GPA. Apply between 10/29/21-2/15/22.
The Center for Civic Innovation has an annual Fellowship program that pays a $1000 stipend. This is a great opportunity to develop a community-centered entrepreneurial project.
The Center for Non-Profit Excellence seeks a Programs and Communications intern. Email Andrew Robinson at arobinson@thecne.org, Program Manager, for more info or to apply.
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Office seeks a volunteer administrative / business management intern. Email nscott@cacfonline.org with the subject "Internship Inquiry"
Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program places 30-35 youth (ages 18-25) to work full-time in the environmental field with a non-profit or government agency for 1 paid year of service ($19,000). Apply by 3/12/20.
Civic Influencers offers remote and self-paced leadership positions which are paid ($500 grant-stipend).
Clean Virginia has a 2022-2023 Advocacy Fellowship that pays $15/hour (10-15 hours/week). Apply by 10/7/22.
City Schoolyard Garden seeks 2 program interns for the 2019-2020 school year *plus* they seek volunteers all year.
Computers4Kids is seeking interns in a number of areas: grant writing, mentor program, clubhouse program, marketing & communication.
Community Climate Collaborative seeks a part-time paid ($15/hour) Residential & Equity Intern for Fall 2021. Apply by 8/15.
Federal Diversity Internship Initiative . Stipend helps to cover living expenses and transportation; housing provided if needed.
FBI's internship program accepts applications between 8/24-10/14.
First Tee of the Virginia Blue Ridge seeks a PAID Programs' Intern ($14/hour) for the summer / fall semesters (20-35 hours/week).
Habitat for Humanity in Charlottesville seeks Volunteers for their retail store, construction projects, administrative office, youth & special events and homebuyer support. If you live near Nelson Co., they have volunteer, internship and board opportunities as well!
The Heather Heyer Foundation seeks volunteer interns to assist with research, social media and writing newsletters. Email resume and cover letter.
The Human Rights Campaign (in DC) has remote, hybrid and in-person paid internships (full-time receive a $5000 stipend; part-time receive a $2500 stipend). There is a priority application deadline for the fall semester 2022 of 7/24/22.
Kings Dominion (near Richmond) has both Security internships and lots of summer jobs in general.
League of Women Voters of Charlottesville seek an unpaid social media intern. Flexible hours (5/week).
Louisa Co. Historical Society seeks at least one if not more part-time Archive Digitalization interns paying $15/hour. Apply by 6/15/21.
National Museum of African-American History & Culture paid Summer Internships in DC, NC, FL, PA, AL, IL, NY and LA. Apply by 2/15/20.
Neighborhood Rescue has a volunteer remote Internship for students who want to advocate for breaking down racism and empowering low-income African-American communities.
PACEM, a local organization supporting the homeless, seeks a volunteer Social Media Intern.
Police science and criminal justice programs' internship opportunities have happened with the following employers: Albemarle Co. Police Dept, Charlottesville City Police Dept., Louisa Co. Sheriff's Office and Police Dept., Waynesboro Police Dept. and Virginia State Police. We are constantly reaching out to new employers about this possibility.
Progressive Pipeline seeks the Next Generation of Leaders to support progressive campaigns and organizations during the summer of 2021 as field organizers or data analysts. The fellowship stipend will be $4000-6000. Apply by 3/19/21.
The Presidential Precinct seeks a paid ($10+/hour depending on experience) Development Associate Intern to support their mission of engaging and inspiring emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries.
The White House has a fall semester internship in DC. Apply by 6/24/22.
Save our Shores seeks a paid environmental / outdoor education intern. $2500 stipend plus room and board for 10 weeks in Seattle, WA.
Virginia Defenders Indigent Defense Commission (based in Richmond) has unpaid Internships for undergraduates interested in pursuing the field of law.
Voter Empowerment Project seeks both summer, fall or spring Interns ($16/hour) and Volunteers for a number of different areas including research, graphic design, photo editing, web design, social media, copy editing and more!
Washington DC Metropolitan Police Dept. seeks part-time or full-time interns who have 36+ credits (sophomore and above).
Waynesboro Heritage Foundation seeks Volunteers to help with research, publication, carpentry, facility maintenance, and welcoming visitors to their museums.

Healthcare or Animal Care

American Red Cross seeks volunteers / interns in a number of areas. They have a particular need for help with their Disaster Action Team and being a Blood Donor Ambassador.
CVS offers internships in both pharmacy and business. Or consider becoming a Pharmacy Technician while you're in school.
EduMed's Healthcare Internships Guide has good information about the differences between internships, externships and clinicals, tips for finding these experiences and links to good internship sites at the bottom.
Premier Nursing Academy created a Volunteering Guide for Students - the Benefits of Giving Back.
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary has a paid ($10/hour) Summer Internship which also provides housing. Apply by 2/13/22.
University of Virginia Medical School Summer Research Internship Program. Apply by 2/1.
University of Virginia Mini-Med School program. Apply by 8/23/21 for the fall semester program (not an internship but GREAT experience).
Virginia Department of Health Volunteering. Opportunities include delivering PPE, staffing call centers, handing out name badges/t-shirts to volunteers in drive-through lines, helping in long-term care facilities (high demand for CNA, LPN or RN volunteers during COVID-19) and more!
Volunteering at local health care facilities can add to your resume - Charlottesville Free Clinic, Sentara/Martha Jefferson Hospital or UVA Hospital
The Wildlife Center of Virginia (in Waynesboro) seeks volunteers in a number of areas: outreach, veterinary dept. and transport/rescue.

Hospitality / Culinary

Glacier National Park (in Montana) has summer (and year-long) opportunities in either guest services, retail, or food & beverage positions. Complimentary housing. $500=$1000 bonus for culinary positions!
Lake Monticello Golf Club seeks Summer Interns to learn about food & beverage management (both front and back of the house), culinary arts, marketing and sales.
Keswick Hall & Golf Club seeks a Cook Intern ($11/hour). Email resume to jhoffman@keswick.com.
The Greenbrier Sporting Club (in WV) seeks Interns in a number of areas to include culinary, accounting, marketing, property development, fitness, etc.
Wintergreen (in Nelson Co.) seeks culinary interns - particularly during the winter season. Email Dennys Medrano for more information - dmedrano@WintergreenResort.com.

Outdoor / Horticulture / Skilled Trades

Blue Ridge PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) seeks Volunteers
Integrative Health & Horsemanship at Galleywinter Farm (in Afton) seeks Volunteers & Interns to help with the horses, gardening and even creative projects for marketing purposes.
Ivy Creek Foundation has a number of volunteer possibilities at Ivy Creek Natural Area and historic River View Farm: Public Work Days (9-11am 1xmonth), Farm Docents (April-November, 10am-12pm 1xmonth), School Tour Guides, Little Naturalist Program, and Internships based on student's need.
Lee Construction Group offers a 4-year Apprenticeship program to learn skills in Concrete, Carpentry, Metal Framing and Drywall.
Saunder's Brothers has an Agriculture Production Apprenticeship (a wholesale nursery/orchard in Nelson Co). Housing might be provided.
Shenandoah National Park offers Education & Interpretation internships in a number of different visitor centers.
Southern Landscape Group (near Lynchburg) has a paid Summer Internship program. $14/hour + $500 housing allowance. Apply by 2/11/22.
The Nature Conservancy seeks volunteers to help with their many projects.
U.Va.'s Apprenticeship program is a nationally recognized program to gain on-the-job training in the skilled trades. Min. starting salary of $15.07/hour. Apply by 4/29/22.
Virginia Dept of Wildlife Resources has both internships and volunteering opportunities.
Virginia Free Farm @ Spotted Pig Holler (in Louisa) seeks volunteers. Consider supporting this non-profit who provides free nutritious meals to neighbors.
Virginia Service & Conservation Corps (an Americorps program) offers free housing (depending on availability at the service site) and a living stipend ($12,000) to work in one of Virginia's 40 State Parks. Apply by 1/14/22 for this full-time 1200 hour program that runs from the end of January through September. You are awarded an education award of ~$5,000 at the completion of your service.
Wild Virginia seeks volunteers to help with monitoring water, leading hikes, photography, fundraising, website maintenance, education events and more!

Attachments

Student Packet- Internship Program.May2019.pdf

Site Supervisor Packet Internship Program May 2019.pdf

Faculty Advisor Internship Info Packet May 2019_0.pdf