Jamie Said:

Overseas volunteer opportunities for high school students?

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CSS, Cross Cultural Solutions. If you are under eighteen you have to go with a guardian or someone your guardians relinquish you to. If you are over 16 and under 18, they will let you go by yourself with parental permission. I'm planning on doing this next summer, at 16, and going to Tanzania, Africa. Thay have aton of other places though, all over the world.

Ethel Said:

High school student volunteer opportunities in Central America?

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At that age you will need to find a church group going, ask around in your local area and you will probably find alot of churches going on mission trips this summer, good luck!!

Norma Said:

Summer volunteer opportunities abroad for high school students?

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if not religious, check out the local bahai community. they do charity work without any form of religiousness. open to all. they are very open and no coercion or force or proselytizing.

Phyllis Said:

What are some more volunteer opportunities a high school student can do?

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You can volunteer in a hospital, public health centers, and elderly home. In hospital, you will be helping nurses. Such *** passing treys out or giving water to patients. You might also work with an office clerk in a hospital.

Bessie Said:

Summer Programs/ Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students?

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Congratulations on your choice, and what a good selection. Your parents will think more of you, your friends [particularly girls] will approve of you, and your future college will appreciate your service.

The main question that you need to ask as a volunteer is, "What sort of work would I be willing to do, would I be good at, if I were not getting paid for it?

People hire people to solve problems, not to create them. A volunteer is an unpaid employee, and they do get reassigned, transferred of dismissed if they are not do a job which does not benefit the agency. So the question that the agency will ask of you is, "What problem can you solve for us?" It follows, then, that you should be prepared to do that job, to arrange for your own transportation, to show up on time, dressed appropriately and do the work correctly and cheerfully. And to give adequate notice if you are unable to work on a particular day that you are assigned. It is always appropriate to ask, "What problem am I solving here, and how can I do it better?"

So, first, you need to ask, am I more comfortable dealing with, people or with things? With animals or information? Do you see yourself as having the patience and tact to deal with people with handicaps? Are you better equipped to handle data or machines? Would you work with blind people, or disabled children? Wold you be more comfortable working on a recycling project? I've heard that there is a heavy imbalance of women in those outfits. Okay, they're older, but you can learn from them.

Look at what you have accomplished in your life so far. Write up a brief resume of your education and experience, and make a list of agencies which need volunteers. You could easily start in a place like the United Way-Community Chest. If you strike out, ask for referrals.

If you develop a lot of leads, you can turn it into a volunteer supply agency.

Shane Said:

Internship/Volunteer Opportunities for HIgh School Students ?

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Visit your guidance office and see what type of volunteer opportunities are available through there. Usually companies post internships through guidance counselors and offices. You could also try to "create" your own opportunities by writing letters and send them with your resume to places that you think you would like to work. If you tell them how eager you are for the opportunity, many places would love to help you by giving you a chance (who would turn down free workers).

Local museums and galleries are a good option. Browse the web for things in your area, and start making some connections!

Good Luck!