INTERNSHIPS and VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Take part in a internship with Lawson's Homestay and reap the benefits. We are able to organize "work experience" or "international internships" abroad, mainly in art museums, law offices, and public schools. We can include an accommodation and meal package for guest requiring these services. The minimum age requirement for one of our internships is 15 years of age. Some volunteer and humanitarian work is also available. Please email us for details at [email protected] or at [email protected]
Our Professional English Internship Program provides you with the opportunity to improve your English proficiency in a professional business setting. This is also the opportunity to meet American colleagues with the same professional interests and to establish international contacts in your profession.
All internship placements are free of charge for Lawson's Homestay Paying Guest Only! Our weekly rates for this program are $250 per week with no meals and $350 per week with meals. Students who pick this option must commit to a 30 day stay in the US. We do not offer student visas for this program.
VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP CENTERS
L.A. Community Action Network
8709 La Tijera Los Angeles, CA 90045
(818) 895-7380
L.A. Works
River Center and Gardens
570 W. Ave. 26, Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 224-6510
Volunteers of America
3600 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-1500
HOSPITALS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Volunteer Services Department
8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-3277 Ask to speak with the Volunteer Department.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
555 E. Hardy St. Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 673-4660. Ask for the Volunteer Services Department
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
(323) 669-2371
UCLA Medical Center Volunteer Office
10833 Le Conte Ave. Room 12-217CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-4735.
HUNGER AND PEOPLE
American Red Cross
2770 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057
(818) 376-1724.
Food on Foot
1625 N. Schrader Hollywood, CA 90028
(310) 442-0088
Salvation Army of Southern California
(213) 896-9160, ask for Kari Rudd [email protected] or [email protected]
(323) 221-5620
Union Rescue Mission
545 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 347-6300, ext. 1148
LITERACY AND BOOKS
County of Los Angeles Public Library
Library’s Volunteer Corp.
7400 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242
(562) 940-8559, ask for Carol Ross
Los Angeles Public Library
(213) 228-7598
Reading to Kids
3540 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 424 Los Angeles, Ca 90010-2348
(213) 338-0008
[email protected]
Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
6505 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 500 Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 761-8800, ext. 1255
ANIMAL OR VETERINARY
Volunteer opportunities for high school students entering grades 9, 10, or 11 are being offered by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) (323) 644-4702 or [email protected] with questions.
Year-Round Opportunities Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: High school students
Details: Start a campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity at your high school to help building, fundraising, advocating, and educating.
Community Programs
Organization: Student Conservation Association
Date: Continuous
Location: Selected cities nationwide
Interest area: Environment
Age restriction: High school students
Details: Join one of the Community Programs across the nation to help with conservation efforts in your community.
Learning Ally
Organization: Learning Ally
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Education & Literacy
Age restriction: At least a high school junior
Details: Help produce books on CDs at studios across the country.
Best Buddies High Schools
Organization: Best Buddies California
Date: Continuous
Location: California
Interest area: Children & Youth, Disabled
Age restriction: High school students
Details: Best Buddies High Schools pairs high school students and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in one-to-one friendships .
Collegiate Challenge
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: 16+
Details: Gather up 5 or more of your classmates and/or friends, grab a teacher or parent to supervise and be on your way to help build affordable housing!
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative
Organization: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Environment
Age restriction: None
Details: Conduct your own environmental stewardship project and take lots of pictures. Write an essay about your project and upload it with your best picture to receive a Certificate of Achievement. Three scholarships totaling $850 will be awarded annually to the authors of the top Apprentice Ecologist essays.
Call to Protect
Organization: The Wireless Foundation
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Women
Age restriction: None
Details: Collect unwanted/broken cell phones to help raise money for domestic violence shelters. Check the website for information on how to start a program at your school/community.
The Huntington
Organization: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Date: Continuous
Location: San Marino, CA
Interest area: Education & Literacy, Environment, Children & Youth
Age restriction: 14+
Details: Choose from seven programs, from working with the public to working with children to working with plants. New volunteers can join the volunteer program in either April or October; applications are accepted year round.
Annual Opportunities by Month
April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Organization: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Date: April
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Animals
Age restriction: None
Details: Check the website for ideas on promoting humane/cruelty-free treatment of animals at your school/community.
Denim Day in LA
Organization: Peace Over Violence
Date: Third or fourth Wednesday of April
Location: Los Angeles
Interest area: Women
Age restriction: None
Details: A rape prevention education campaign with organized rally taking place in Los Angeles. Register on the website to receive a free Denim Day Action Kit to promote awareness at your school/community.
May
Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Organization: Entertainment Industry Foundation
Date: One weekend in May
Location: New York and Los Angeles
Interest area: Health & Medicine, Women
Age restriction: None
Details: Join the 5K run/walk to raise funds and awareness for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs. You can also volunteer at the event, check the website for details.
Summer (June to August)
Learn and Build Experience
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: June to July
Location: Varies
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: 16 to 18
Details: Get out of your community and experience Habitat for Humanity's work for two weeks during the summer. In addition to service, you will also participate in educational activities and cultural programs. Program application deadline is at the end of February.
National Crews
Organization: Student Conservation Association
Date: June to July
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Environment
Age restriction: 15 to 19
Details: Participate in the National Crews and help restore our national parks across 50 states. Program application deadline is March 1.
September
Student Volunteer
Organization: Greater Los Angeles Zoo
Date: September to December
Location: Los Angeles
Interest area: Animal
Age restriction: High school students entering 10th grade in the fall
Details: "Students participate in a 13-week course, meetings on consecutive Sundays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm to learn about conservation and ecology issues, biomes, and abbreviated taxonomy of the plants and animals at the Zoo. Upon successful completion of the class, students are eligible to apply to become a part of the Student Volunteer Program and participate in and assist with educational opportunities including many of our Special Events such as Earth Day, Zoo World Patch Program, Animals & You, World of Birds Show, Muriel’s Ranch, as well as much more!"
October
Act! Speak! Build! Week
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: First Monday of October
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: None
Details: Join this student-initiated week of advocacy and work in partnership with local affiliates to plan and host events focused on ending poverty housing.
Lee National Denim Day
Organization: Lee Jeans
Date: First Friday of October
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Women
Age restriction: None
Details: The largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer. Register on the website to get your own Online Team Page to help promote awareness at your school/community and help raise funds.
Educational Preparation Programs You may have heard about "educational preparation programs" and the UC application even has a section for them. So what are educational preparation programs?
Well, according to the UCs, educational preparation programs are "programs or activities that have enriched your academic experiences or helped you to prepare for college. Such programs may provide information, counseling, tutoring or other service or offer academic enrichment, research opportunities or special study opportunities, such as study abroad."
Below is a list of the educational preparation programs that are sponsored by the UCs. Look for them at your school and do your best to participate in them.
ATDP (Academic Talent Development Program) - through Berkeley
Cal-SOAP - available throughout California
CAMP (California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science) - available at most UC campuses
CBOP (Career Based Outreach Program) - through UCLA
COSMOS (The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) - available from several UC campuses
EAOP (Early Academic Outreach Program) - through all UC campuses
EGC (Educational Guidance Center) - through Berkeley
Educational Talent Search - available at most UC and CSU campuses, search for "trio talent search" or "educational talent search" at a UC/CSU campus near you
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) - available throughout California
MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement), including MESA Schools Programs, SUCCESS Through Collaboration and California Community College Program - available throughout California
PDP (Professional Development Program) - through Berkeley
Puente Program - students are identified for the program at the end of their 8th grade year
UCCP (UC College Prep Initiative) - check with your high school
UCSC SAGE (Students Acquiring "A-G" Expectations) - check with your high school
UCSF Internships - search "high school internship" at the UCSF website for available opportunities
Upward Bound - available from all UC campuses; check with your high school
Young Entrepreneurs at Haas - through Berkeley
Other educational preparation programs that may be available to you:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - check with your high school
College Bound - check with your high school
UC Berkeley Incentive Awards Program (IAP) and Pre-Collegiate Academy (PCA) - check with your high school; list of participating PCA high schools
Summer Search is a national leadership development program that helps low-income young people graduate high school, go to college, gain successful careers, and give back to society
Study abroad - there are a variety of study abroad and exchange programs available and many offer scholarships to cover part or all of the expenses. Here are some programs that offer full or partial scholarships: ISS Service Learning in Paris and Youth For Understanding
Internships There are not a lot of online search sites for high school internships. Most large companies will post internship opportunities on their company website and there are plenty of books that boast comprehensive list of internships. If you are interested in a particular profession, you may also consider calling businesses in your neighborhood and inquiring about internship opportunities.
Some resources and ideas to help you get started with your internship search:
Search Google for "high school internship [city and state or zip code]" for local internship opportunities
College Board: How to Find an Internship You'll Value (general information on how to find and apply to internships as well as links to internship search sites)
You can search for "internship" on the website of your congressperson or state assembly member (for California, visit the California State Assembly website and click on "Find My Representative").
Find the California Superior Court near you and search "internship" on the website (internships are sometimes posted under Volunteer Opportunities)
Below are internship programs I have come across over the years:
Constitutional Rights Foundation's Expanding Horizons Internships provide qualified urban students in Los Angeles with 19 interactive seminars and paid summer internships in law firms, businesses, government offices, and non-profit organizations. Open to juniors with alternate position available for sophomores, the program starts in the spring and conclude in the summer. Deadline is at the beginning of February.
Berkeley Lab Internships for Precollegiate Scholars (BLIPS) is an eight-week paid internship which provides Bay Area high school juniors with the opportunity to work with world class scientists or engineers on projects related to the Laboratory’s research programs. Assignments cover a wide range of laboratory tasks and assistance in basic research. Deadline is at the beginning of February.
Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media prepares minority youth for careers in the media industry. The program is unlike traditional intern programs in that students work for partner companies during summers and school breaks from the summer following their junior year in high school until they graduate from college. Deadline is in mid-February.
Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) is an eight-week biotech internship program for exceptionally motivated high school sophomores and juniors interested in learning about biotechnology. Students are paid a stipend plus a scholarship upon successful completion of the program. Deadline is at the beginning of March.
Summer Programs Most of the summer programs listed below are academic in nature. For "fun" summer programs, please see summer community service and volunteering opportunities. Remember, you can always find summer program opportunities at a UC or CSU campus by visiting the campus website and searching the term "high school summer program."
The Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences department at Berkeley has a recommended List of Summer Science Programs for K-12 kids; these programs are run by a variety of agencies across the nation.
The Berkeley Summer Session offers Pre-Collegiate Program for middle school and high school students; there is no financial aid.
The UCLA Summer Sessions and Special Programs portal lists most of the high school summer programs available at UCLA. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California high school students for summer study at UCLA.
Need-Based Scholarships Available - UC Irvine Summer Premed Program is dedicated to fostering in high school students an interest in pursuing careers in medicine. The two-week courses combine lectures given by UC Irvine School of Medicine faculty members and hands-on workshops to provide students with a first-rate exposure to the medical field. The program is open to 80 Orange County high school students between 15 and 18 years of age, with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students are accepted on a rolling basis; application becomes available in January.
FREE! MIT MITES Program (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) is a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT. Deadline is in late January.
FREE! Texas Tech University Clark Scholars Program is an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on practical research experience with outstanding and experienced faculty and receive a $750 stipend plus free room and board. Deadline is at the beginning of February.
FREE! Princeton University Summer Journalism Program brings high school students from low-income backgrounds every summer to Princeton's campus for an intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. The program's goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by encouraging outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism. All expenses, including students' travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program. Deadline is in mid-February.
FREE! Girls on Ice is a unique wilderness science education program for high school girls that takes place in the North Cascades in Washington state and on a glacier in Alaska. Each year a team of 9 teenage girls and 3 instructors spend 11 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and the alpine landscape through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists, ecologists, mountain guides, and artists. Deadline is in mid-February.
FREE! - Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) is an intensive yearlong academic program that serves rising sophomores through rising seniors from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education, students who are first in their family to attend college, those from low income families, and those who are African American or Latina/o. The program enrolls up to 90 participants from the Los Angeles area and the Inland Valley. PAYS staff offers yearlong college advising, an SAT prep program, bilingual financial aid workshops, and application assistance. Participants also spend three consecutive summers in the course-based mainstay of PAYS: an academically rigorous month long program on Pomona's Campus. PAYS participants live in Pomona's residence halls from Sunday night through Friday evening. Deadline is in late February.
Need-Based Financial Assistance Available - COSMOS is a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students completing 8th through 12th grade. Students work side-by-side with outstanding university researchers and faculty exploring advanced topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum. COSMOS courses are hands-on and lab intensive emphasizing current research underway at the University of California. Deadline is in late February.
FREE! - Young Women's Political Leadership Program introduces high school girls to the importance of women in political leadership and learn from experts in the field of public speaking, messaging, networking, on-camera media training, and platform development. Deadline is at the end of February.
Need-Based Scholarships Available - California State Summer School for the Arts provides a rigorous 4-week pre-professional training program in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, animation, and film for talented artists. California residents enrolled in grades 8 through 12 are eligible to apply. Deadline is at the end of February.
Financial Aid Available - Stanford University Mathematics Camp brings mathematically talented and motivated high-school students from across the U.S. and around the world to Stanford university for four weeks of serious mathematical pursuits. Deadline is in mid-March.
FREE! UCLA Engineering offers an eight-week summer program where it encourages all of its high school participants to consider an engineering future. It does this by providing a hands-on learning program for the participant. Program participants work with a UCLA Engineering professor and graduate group (Program Mentors). Individual research or a group project will be assigned for the eight-week program. All laboratory work is assigned by program mentors. There is no out-of-pocket cost to any student participating in this program. Deadline is in mid-March.
FREE! African-American Youth Leadership Program, a division of the Research and Policy Institute of California, is seeking applicants for its African-American Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held at CSU Sacramento Conference participants will stay in campus housing and be supervised at all times. Program will enhance leadership skills, strengthen understanding of state and local government, teach financial responsibility, and career exploration and development. Deadline is at the beginning of April.
FREE! CDC Disease Detective Camp is an academic public health day camp held at CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The camp is open to upcoming high school juniors and seniors. Over the course of five days, campers will take on the role of disease detectives and learn first-hand how the CDC safeguards the nation's health. Activities may include lectures by CDC experts, a mock press conference in the CDC press room, an introduction to laboratory techniques used at CDC or a public heath law class taught with the Socratic Method. Non-Atlanta residents may apply for the camp, but are responsible for providing their own accommodations and transportation. Deadline is at the beginning of April.
FREE! Cal Summer Experience Program is a three-day residential program that provides admissions sessions, lectures, personal statement writing workshops, application filing assistance, transcript evaluations, and a campus tour. All program costs are covered by the university; however, transportation to and from the Berkeley campus is the responsibility of the student. Deadline is at the beginning of April.
FREE! CEED SMARTS Program is a six-week summer college preparation program at UCLA designed to engage traditionally underrepresented students in rigorous science, technology, engineering and math instruction and training. Program participants engage in a number of activities, including math courses, SAT preparation, research, and college and career planning workshops. Deadline is at the beginning of May.
Internships at Major Los Angeles Tourist Attractions
Universal Studios and CityWalk Hollywood internship opportunity.
Disney Professional Internships at Disneyland, and Walt Disney Engineering
Los Angeles Museums - a list of internship opportunities available at museums throughout Los Angeles.
Knott's Berry Farm has internships available for Accounting or Finance majors. Apply through their corporate office at the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Aquarium of the Pacific offers college internships year-round, in various positions related to running the park, caring for aquatic animals and sea creatures, and furthering the park's mission to protect and study the marine environment.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument - this is a park full of historic monuments from the early days of Los Angeles. The monument park is operated by the City of Los Angeles.
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium - the aquarium exists to preserve marine life and habitat wwithin the Santa Monica Bay. The small aquarium attracts visitors from all over the world, due to its proximity to a major Los Angeles tourist attraction, and because admission to the aquarium is included in the Go LA attraction discount card.
The L.A. Convention and Visitors Bureau occasionally has internships or other positions available on their Careers page.
Opportunities at The Getty Foundation
The Getty Internships & Fellowships - The Getty Foundation offers many internship programs that include the Getty Center and Getty Villa, as well as countless projects throughout the city of Los Angeles. Most are "unpaid" positions however many include a stipend. The Getty Foundation also offers Research Grants for scholars, academics and professionals.
Getty Foundation Leadership and Professional Development program graduate and undergraduate interns, as well as mid-career working journalists and museum professionals.
Residential Research Grants and Fellowships - Getty Scholar Grants, Doctoral Fellowships, Residential Grants, Library Research Grants, Conservation Science Grants.
Internships in The Arts
Los Angeles County Arts Commission Arts Internship Program - open to students who are enrolled in a college or university in Los Angeles county. Summer internships are available for many notable arts venues, including Center Theatre Group, the Performing Arts Center, Long Beach Opera and many more arts organizations.
L.A. Opera - Internships are listed on the Jobs/Auditions page.
Performing Arts Center - Volunteer Opportunities page. Internships are arranged through the County Arts Commission Arts Internship Program (see above).
L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra - Volunteer Opportunities page, includes the Hollywood Bowl. Internships (when available) are listed on the L.A. Philharmonic Jobs page.
Public Transportation
Metro Internship Program - related to public buses and trains.
L.A. World Airports (LAX) Gateways College Internship Program.
Hotels and Hospitality
Starwood Hotels Internships - Starwood Hotels include Westin, W Hotel, Sheraton, Four Points and others. First, second and third year students enrolled in hospitality programs can apply for summer internship opportunities. Applications will be taken in early 2012 for for internships during summer 2012.
Marriott Hotels - includes Renaissance Hotel. Examples of hospitality internship positions at Marriott include opportunities in rooms, food and beverage, accounting/finance, sales, and recreation. Occasionally there are internship positions available at corporate and regional offices in areas such as architecture and construction, finance and accounting, human resources, sales and marketing, revenue management, and information technology. Marriott's internship experience is a combination of practical work experience, task assignments, and an introduction to Marriott's corporate culture and workplace values. University internships are typically 10 to 12 weeks in the summer, fall, winter and spring sessions.
Internships in Santa Monica Mountains
TreePeople at Coldwater Canyon Park is dedicated to improving the environment by planting new trees in Los Angeles, and caring for exiting trees and greenery. For almost 40 years, TreePeople has been involved in an enduring effort to make our corner of the world a greener place. Coldwater Canyon Park is a great place for tourists to explore the Santa Monica Mountains without driving far. Other nearby tourist attractions are Mulholland Drive and the Getty Center.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - the mountains that separate the L.A. basin from the San Fernando Valley. Some of the mountain range is located in Santa Monica, although it also includes Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Beverly Hills and Hollywood. The positions are offered by the U.S. National Forest Service.
Intern Opportunities near Griffith Park
Los Angeles Zoo Volunteer Program includes Internship Opportunities as well as a Docent Program, Keeper/Animal Care, and other ways to volunteer.
The Autry National Center Internships
Friends of the Observatory (Griffith Park Observatory) - Friends of the Observatory is an independent, non-profit conservation effort that supports Griffith Park Observatory by providing assistance, and brings more than 30,000 5th graders and other students to Griffith Observatory each year. Learn about volunteer programs on their website.
Entertainment, TV and Film Industries - if you are in one of these industries, your first few jobs are likely to be unpaid internships. There are literally hundreds of internship programs available in these industries, so the following list of major studios with internships is only a starting point.
AEG's Employment Opportunities page lets you upload your C.V. or resume. You can select "Internships" on the "Area of Interest" pulldown list. AEG is the producer for some major venues and hotels in downtown Los Angeles, including: STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels, Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE, Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge at L.A. LIVE, The GRAMMY Museum®, and other tourist destinations.
CBS Entertainment Internship Program, available year round. (Headquarters in New York).
CBS News Internship Program - Internships are available throughout the year. (Headquarters in New York).
Disney ABC Television Group - Various internships in Burbank and Los Angeles.
Fox Studios - Internships on their employment page.
MTV Networks Internship Program
NBCUniversal internship opportunities - News & Journalism, TV and Film Production & Development, plus supporting roles.
Sony Pictures - internships on their employment page.
Warner Brothers - click "Internship / Trainee" in the right-hand column on the list.
Los Angeles Museum Internships and Volunteer Opportunities LAtourist.com does not offer internships, fellowships, grants or volunteer opportunities. Following is a list of Los Angeles museums and cultural tourist attractions that offer such programs. The main list that contains more internship opportunities can be found here:
http://LAtourist.com/Internships
The Getty Center
The Getty Internships & Fellowships - The Getty Foundation offers many internship programs that include the Getty Center and Getty Villa, as well as countless projects throughout the city of Los Angeles. Most are "unpaid" positions however many include a stipend. The Getty Foundation also offers Research Grants for scholars, academics and professionals.
Getty Foundation Leadership and Professional Development program graduate and undergraduate interns, as well as mid-career working journalists and museum professionals.
Residential Research Grants and Fellowships - Getty Scholar Grants, Doctoral Fellowships, Residential Grants, Library Research Grants, Conservation Science Grants.
Near the Getty Center:
Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Opportunities
Miracle Mile Museums
L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) - a major art museum containing works of art that span many cultures. There are paintings, sculptures, textiles, videos, photos, contemporary pieces and more.
Petersen Automotive Museum - year-round internships, and the McPherson College Summer Intern Program. There are opportunities for graduate, undergraduate and high school students.
Craft and Folk Art Museum - volunteer opportunities at CaFAM.
A+D Museum - employment and internships at A+D Architeture and Design Museum, located across the street from LACMA.
Museums in Downtown L.A.
MOCA Internship Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art (year-round). MOCA Grand Avenue is loated near Disney Hall, and MOCA Geffen is located in Little Tokyo.
Japanese American National Museum Volunteer Program. The museum is located in Little Tokyo, next to MOCA Geffen.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association employment page includes internship listings, if any are available.
Exposition Park Museums (near downtown Los Angeles)
Natural History Family of Museums Internship Program - includes Natural History Museum and Page Museum.
California Science Center Volunteer Opportunities.
California African American Museum employment page includes internship opportunities, if any are available.
USC Fisher Museum of Art - located on the south end of the University of Southern California campus, across the street from Exposition Park.
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Take part in a internship with Lawson's Homestay and reap the benefits. We are able to organize "work experience" or "international internships" abroad, mainly in art museums, law offices, and public schools. We can include an accommodation and meal package for guest requiring these services. The minimum age requirement for one of our internships is 15 years of age. Some volunteer and humanitarian work is also available. Please email us for details at [email protected] or at [email protected]
Our Professional English Internship Program provides you with the opportunity to improve your English proficiency in a professional business setting. This is also the opportunity to meet American colleagues with the same professional interests and to establish international contacts in your profession.
All internship placements are free of charge for Lawson's Homestay Paying Guest Only! Our weekly rates for this program are $250 per week with no meals and $350 per week with meals. Students who pick this option must commit to a 30 day stay in the US. We do not offer student visas for this program.
VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP CENTERS
L.A. Community Action Network
8709 La Tijera Los Angeles, CA 90045
(818) 895-7380
L.A. Works
River Center and Gardens
570 W. Ave. 26, Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 224-6510
Volunteers of America
3600 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-1500
HOSPITALS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Volunteer Services Department
8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-3277 Ask to speak with the Volunteer Department.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
555 E. Hardy St. Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 673-4660. Ask for the Volunteer Services Department
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
(323) 669-2371
UCLA Medical Center Volunteer Office
10833 Le Conte Ave. Room 12-217CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-4735.
HUNGER AND PEOPLE
American Red Cross
2770 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057
(818) 376-1724.
Food on Foot
1625 N. Schrader Hollywood, CA 90028
(310) 442-0088
Salvation Army of Southern California
(213) 896-9160, ask for Kari Rudd [email protected] or [email protected]
(323) 221-5620
Union Rescue Mission
545 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 347-6300, ext. 1148
LITERACY AND BOOKS
County of Los Angeles Public Library
Library’s Volunteer Corp.
7400 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242
(562) 940-8559, ask for Carol Ross
Los Angeles Public Library
(213) 228-7598
Reading to Kids
3540 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 424 Los Angeles, Ca 90010-2348
(213) 338-0008
[email protected]
Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
6505 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 500 Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 761-8800, ext. 1255
ANIMAL OR VETERINARY
Volunteer opportunities for high school students entering grades 9, 10, or 11 are being offered by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) (323) 644-4702 or [email protected] with questions.
Year-Round Opportunities Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: High school students
Details: Start a campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity at your high school to help building, fundraising, advocating, and educating.
Community Programs
Organization: Student Conservation Association
Date: Continuous
Location: Selected cities nationwide
Interest area: Environment
Age restriction: High school students
Details: Join one of the Community Programs across the nation to help with conservation efforts in your community.
Learning Ally
Organization: Learning Ally
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Education & Literacy
Age restriction: At least a high school junior
Details: Help produce books on CDs at studios across the country.
Best Buddies High Schools
Organization: Best Buddies California
Date: Continuous
Location: California
Interest area: Children & Youth, Disabled
Age restriction: High school students
Details: Best Buddies High Schools pairs high school students and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in one-to-one friendships .
Collegiate Challenge
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: 16+
Details: Gather up 5 or more of your classmates and/or friends, grab a teacher or parent to supervise and be on your way to help build affordable housing!
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative
Organization: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Environment
Age restriction: None
Details: Conduct your own environmental stewardship project and take lots of pictures. Write an essay about your project and upload it with your best picture to receive a Certificate of Achievement. Three scholarships totaling $850 will be awarded annually to the authors of the top Apprentice Ecologist essays.
Call to Protect
Organization: The Wireless Foundation
Date: Continuous
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Women
Age restriction: None
Details: Collect unwanted/broken cell phones to help raise money for domestic violence shelters. Check the website for information on how to start a program at your school/community.
The Huntington
Organization: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Date: Continuous
Location: San Marino, CA
Interest area: Education & Literacy, Environment, Children & Youth
Age restriction: 14+
Details: Choose from seven programs, from working with the public to working with children to working with plants. New volunteers can join the volunteer program in either April or October; applications are accepted year round.
Annual Opportunities by Month
April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Organization: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Date: April
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Animals
Age restriction: None
Details: Check the website for ideas on promoting humane/cruelty-free treatment of animals at your school/community.
Denim Day in LA
Organization: Peace Over Violence
Date: Third or fourth Wednesday of April
Location: Los Angeles
Interest area: Women
Age restriction: None
Details: A rape prevention education campaign with organized rally taking place in Los Angeles. Register on the website to receive a free Denim Day Action Kit to promote awareness at your school/community.
May
Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Organization: Entertainment Industry Foundation
Date: One weekend in May
Location: New York and Los Angeles
Interest area: Health & Medicine, Women
Age restriction: None
Details: Join the 5K run/walk to raise funds and awareness for women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs. You can also volunteer at the event, check the website for details.
Summer (June to August)
Learn and Build Experience
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: June to July
Location: Varies
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: 16 to 18
Details: Get out of your community and experience Habitat for Humanity's work for two weeks during the summer. In addition to service, you will also participate in educational activities and cultural programs. Program application deadline is at the end of February.
National Crews
Organization: Student Conservation Association
Date: June to July
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Environment
Age restriction: 15 to 19
Details: Participate in the National Crews and help restore our national parks across 50 states. Program application deadline is March 1.
September
Student Volunteer
Organization: Greater Los Angeles Zoo
Date: September to December
Location: Los Angeles
Interest area: Animal
Age restriction: High school students entering 10th grade in the fall
Details: "Students participate in a 13-week course, meetings on consecutive Sundays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm to learn about conservation and ecology issues, biomes, and abbreviated taxonomy of the plants and animals at the Zoo. Upon successful completion of the class, students are eligible to apply to become a part of the Student Volunteer Program and participate in and assist with educational opportunities including many of our Special Events such as Earth Day, Zoo World Patch Program, Animals & You, World of Birds Show, Muriel’s Ranch, as well as much more!"
October
Act! Speak! Build! Week
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Date: First Monday of October
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Community, Homeless & Housing
Age restriction: None
Details: Join this student-initiated week of advocacy and work in partnership with local affiliates to plan and host events focused on ending poverty housing.
Lee National Denim Day
Organization: Lee Jeans
Date: First Friday of October
Location: Nationwide
Interest area: Women
Age restriction: None
Details: The largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer. Register on the website to get your own Online Team Page to help promote awareness at your school/community and help raise funds.
Educational Preparation Programs You may have heard about "educational preparation programs" and the UC application even has a section for them. So what are educational preparation programs?
Well, according to the UCs, educational preparation programs are "programs or activities that have enriched your academic experiences or helped you to prepare for college. Such programs may provide information, counseling, tutoring or other service or offer academic enrichment, research opportunities or special study opportunities, such as study abroad."
Below is a list of the educational preparation programs that are sponsored by the UCs. Look for them at your school and do your best to participate in them.
ATDP (Academic Talent Development Program) - through Berkeley
Cal-SOAP - available throughout California
CAMP (California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science) - available at most UC campuses
CBOP (Career Based Outreach Program) - through UCLA
COSMOS (The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) - available from several UC campuses
EAOP (Early Academic Outreach Program) - through all UC campuses
EGC (Educational Guidance Center) - through Berkeley
Educational Talent Search - available at most UC and CSU campuses, search for "trio talent search" or "educational talent search" at a UC/CSU campus near you
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) - available throughout California
MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement), including MESA Schools Programs, SUCCESS Through Collaboration and California Community College Program - available throughout California
PDP (Professional Development Program) - through Berkeley
Puente Program - students are identified for the program at the end of their 8th grade year
UCCP (UC College Prep Initiative) - check with your high school
UCSC SAGE (Students Acquiring "A-G" Expectations) - check with your high school
UCSF Internships - search "high school internship" at the UCSF website for available opportunities
Upward Bound - available from all UC campuses; check with your high school
Young Entrepreneurs at Haas - through Berkeley
Other educational preparation programs that may be available to you:
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - check with your high school
College Bound - check with your high school
UC Berkeley Incentive Awards Program (IAP) and Pre-Collegiate Academy (PCA) - check with your high school; list of participating PCA high schools
Summer Search is a national leadership development program that helps low-income young people graduate high school, go to college, gain successful careers, and give back to society
Study abroad - there are a variety of study abroad and exchange programs available and many offer scholarships to cover part or all of the expenses. Here are some programs that offer full or partial scholarships: ISS Service Learning in Paris and Youth For Understanding
Internships There are not a lot of online search sites for high school internships. Most large companies will post internship opportunities on their company website and there are plenty of books that boast comprehensive list of internships. If you are interested in a particular profession, you may also consider calling businesses in your neighborhood and inquiring about internship opportunities.
Some resources and ideas to help you get started with your internship search:
Search Google for "high school internship [city and state or zip code]" for local internship opportunities
College Board: How to Find an Internship You'll Value (general information on how to find and apply to internships as well as links to internship search sites)
You can search for "internship" on the website of your congressperson or state assembly member (for California, visit the California State Assembly website and click on "Find My Representative").
Find the California Superior Court near you and search "internship" on the website (internships are sometimes posted under Volunteer Opportunities)
Below are internship programs I have come across over the years:
Constitutional Rights Foundation's Expanding Horizons Internships provide qualified urban students in Los Angeles with 19 interactive seminars and paid summer internships in law firms, businesses, government offices, and non-profit organizations. Open to juniors with alternate position available for sophomores, the program starts in the spring and conclude in the summer. Deadline is at the beginning of February.
Berkeley Lab Internships for Precollegiate Scholars (BLIPS) is an eight-week paid internship which provides Bay Area high school juniors with the opportunity to work with world class scientists or engineers on projects related to the Laboratory’s research programs. Assignments cover a wide range of laboratory tasks and assistance in basic research. Deadline is at the beginning of February.
Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media prepares minority youth for careers in the media industry. The program is unlike traditional intern programs in that students work for partner companies during summers and school breaks from the summer following their junior year in high school until they graduate from college. Deadline is in mid-February.
Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) is an eight-week biotech internship program for exceptionally motivated high school sophomores and juniors interested in learning about biotechnology. Students are paid a stipend plus a scholarship upon successful completion of the program. Deadline is at the beginning of March.
Summer Programs Most of the summer programs listed below are academic in nature. For "fun" summer programs, please see summer community service and volunteering opportunities. Remember, you can always find summer program opportunities at a UC or CSU campus by visiting the campus website and searching the term "high school summer program."
The Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences department at Berkeley has a recommended List of Summer Science Programs for K-12 kids; these programs are run by a variety of agencies across the nation.
The Berkeley Summer Session offers Pre-Collegiate Program for middle school and high school students; there is no financial aid.
The UCLA Summer Sessions and Special Programs portal lists most of the high school summer programs available at UCLA. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California high school students for summer study at UCLA.
Need-Based Scholarships Available - UC Irvine Summer Premed Program is dedicated to fostering in high school students an interest in pursuing careers in medicine. The two-week courses combine lectures given by UC Irvine School of Medicine faculty members and hands-on workshops to provide students with a first-rate exposure to the medical field. The program is open to 80 Orange County high school students between 15 and 18 years of age, with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students are accepted on a rolling basis; application becomes available in January.
FREE! MIT MITES Program (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) is a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT. Deadline is in late January.
FREE! Texas Tech University Clark Scholars Program is an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on practical research experience with outstanding and experienced faculty and receive a $750 stipend plus free room and board. Deadline is at the beginning of February.
FREE! Princeton University Summer Journalism Program brings high school students from low-income backgrounds every summer to Princeton's campus for an intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. The program's goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by encouraging outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism. All expenses, including students' travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program. Deadline is in mid-February.
FREE! Girls on Ice is a unique wilderness science education program for high school girls that takes place in the North Cascades in Washington state and on a glacier in Alaska. Each year a team of 9 teenage girls and 3 instructors spend 11 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and the alpine landscape through scientific field studies with professional glaciologists, ecologists, mountain guides, and artists. Deadline is in mid-February.
FREE! - Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) is an intensive yearlong academic program that serves rising sophomores through rising seniors from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education, students who are first in their family to attend college, those from low income families, and those who are African American or Latina/o. The program enrolls up to 90 participants from the Los Angeles area and the Inland Valley. PAYS staff offers yearlong college advising, an SAT prep program, bilingual financial aid workshops, and application assistance. Participants also spend three consecutive summers in the course-based mainstay of PAYS: an academically rigorous month long program on Pomona's Campus. PAYS participants live in Pomona's residence halls from Sunday night through Friday evening. Deadline is in late February.
Need-Based Financial Assistance Available - COSMOS is a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students completing 8th through 12th grade. Students work side-by-side with outstanding university researchers and faculty exploring advanced topics that extend beyond the typical high school curriculum. COSMOS courses are hands-on and lab intensive emphasizing current research underway at the University of California. Deadline is in late February.
FREE! - Young Women's Political Leadership Program introduces high school girls to the importance of women in political leadership and learn from experts in the field of public speaking, messaging, networking, on-camera media training, and platform development. Deadline is at the end of February.
Need-Based Scholarships Available - California State Summer School for the Arts provides a rigorous 4-week pre-professional training program in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, animation, and film for talented artists. California residents enrolled in grades 8 through 12 are eligible to apply. Deadline is at the end of February.
Financial Aid Available - Stanford University Mathematics Camp brings mathematically talented and motivated high-school students from across the U.S. and around the world to Stanford university for four weeks of serious mathematical pursuits. Deadline is in mid-March.
FREE! UCLA Engineering offers an eight-week summer program where it encourages all of its high school participants to consider an engineering future. It does this by providing a hands-on learning program for the participant. Program participants work with a UCLA Engineering professor and graduate group (Program Mentors). Individual research or a group project will be assigned for the eight-week program. All laboratory work is assigned by program mentors. There is no out-of-pocket cost to any student participating in this program. Deadline is in mid-March.
FREE! African-American Youth Leadership Program, a division of the Research and Policy Institute of California, is seeking applicants for its African-American Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held at CSU Sacramento Conference participants will stay in campus housing and be supervised at all times. Program will enhance leadership skills, strengthen understanding of state and local government, teach financial responsibility, and career exploration and development. Deadline is at the beginning of April.
FREE! CDC Disease Detective Camp is an academic public health day camp held at CDC's headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The camp is open to upcoming high school juniors and seniors. Over the course of five days, campers will take on the role of disease detectives and learn first-hand how the CDC safeguards the nation's health. Activities may include lectures by CDC experts, a mock press conference in the CDC press room, an introduction to laboratory techniques used at CDC or a public heath law class taught with the Socratic Method. Non-Atlanta residents may apply for the camp, but are responsible for providing their own accommodations and transportation. Deadline is at the beginning of April.
FREE! Cal Summer Experience Program is a three-day residential program that provides admissions sessions, lectures, personal statement writing workshops, application filing assistance, transcript evaluations, and a campus tour. All program costs are covered by the university; however, transportation to and from the Berkeley campus is the responsibility of the student. Deadline is at the beginning of April.
FREE! CEED SMARTS Program is a six-week summer college preparation program at UCLA designed to engage traditionally underrepresented students in rigorous science, technology, engineering and math instruction and training. Program participants engage in a number of activities, including math courses, SAT preparation, research, and college and career planning workshops. Deadline is at the beginning of May.
Internships at Major Los Angeles Tourist Attractions
Universal Studios and CityWalk Hollywood internship opportunity.
Disney Professional Internships at Disneyland, and Walt Disney Engineering
Los Angeles Museums - a list of internship opportunities available at museums throughout Los Angeles.
Knott's Berry Farm has internships available for Accounting or Finance majors. Apply through their corporate office at the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.
Aquarium of the Pacific offers college internships year-round, in various positions related to running the park, caring for aquatic animals and sea creatures, and furthering the park's mission to protect and study the marine environment.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument - this is a park full of historic monuments from the early days of Los Angeles. The monument park is operated by the City of Los Angeles.
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium - the aquarium exists to preserve marine life and habitat wwithin the Santa Monica Bay. The small aquarium attracts visitors from all over the world, due to its proximity to a major Los Angeles tourist attraction, and because admission to the aquarium is included in the Go LA attraction discount card.
The L.A. Convention and Visitors Bureau occasionally has internships or other positions available on their Careers page.
Opportunities at The Getty Foundation
The Getty Internships & Fellowships - The Getty Foundation offers many internship programs that include the Getty Center and Getty Villa, as well as countless projects throughout the city of Los Angeles. Most are "unpaid" positions however many include a stipend. The Getty Foundation also offers Research Grants for scholars, academics and professionals.
Getty Foundation Leadership and Professional Development program graduate and undergraduate interns, as well as mid-career working journalists and museum professionals.
Residential Research Grants and Fellowships - Getty Scholar Grants, Doctoral Fellowships, Residential Grants, Library Research Grants, Conservation Science Grants.
Internships in The Arts
Los Angeles County Arts Commission Arts Internship Program - open to students who are enrolled in a college or university in Los Angeles county. Summer internships are available for many notable arts venues, including Center Theatre Group, the Performing Arts Center, Long Beach Opera and many more arts organizations.
L.A. Opera - Internships are listed on the Jobs/Auditions page.
Performing Arts Center - Volunteer Opportunities page. Internships are arranged through the County Arts Commission Arts Internship Program (see above).
L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra - Volunteer Opportunities page, includes the Hollywood Bowl. Internships (when available) are listed on the L.A. Philharmonic Jobs page.
Public Transportation
Metro Internship Program - related to public buses and trains.
L.A. World Airports (LAX) Gateways College Internship Program.
Hotels and Hospitality
Starwood Hotels Internships - Starwood Hotels include Westin, W Hotel, Sheraton, Four Points and others. First, second and third year students enrolled in hospitality programs can apply for summer internship opportunities. Applications will be taken in early 2012 for for internships during summer 2012.
Marriott Hotels - includes Renaissance Hotel. Examples of hospitality internship positions at Marriott include opportunities in rooms, food and beverage, accounting/finance, sales, and recreation. Occasionally there are internship positions available at corporate and regional offices in areas such as architecture and construction, finance and accounting, human resources, sales and marketing, revenue management, and information technology. Marriott's internship experience is a combination of practical work experience, task assignments, and an introduction to Marriott's corporate culture and workplace values. University internships are typically 10 to 12 weeks in the summer, fall, winter and spring sessions.
Internships in Santa Monica Mountains
TreePeople at Coldwater Canyon Park is dedicated to improving the environment by planting new trees in Los Angeles, and caring for exiting trees and greenery. For almost 40 years, TreePeople has been involved in an enduring effort to make our corner of the world a greener place. Coldwater Canyon Park is a great place for tourists to explore the Santa Monica Mountains without driving far. Other nearby tourist attractions are Mulholland Drive and the Getty Center.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - the mountains that separate the L.A. basin from the San Fernando Valley. Some of the mountain range is located in Santa Monica, although it also includes Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Beverly Hills and Hollywood. The positions are offered by the U.S. National Forest Service.
Intern Opportunities near Griffith Park
Los Angeles Zoo Volunteer Program includes Internship Opportunities as well as a Docent Program, Keeper/Animal Care, and other ways to volunteer.
The Autry National Center Internships
Friends of the Observatory (Griffith Park Observatory) - Friends of the Observatory is an independent, non-profit conservation effort that supports Griffith Park Observatory by providing assistance, and brings more than 30,000 5th graders and other students to Griffith Observatory each year. Learn about volunteer programs on their website.
Entertainment, TV and Film Industries - if you are in one of these industries, your first few jobs are likely to be unpaid internships. There are literally hundreds of internship programs available in these industries, so the following list of major studios with internships is only a starting point.
AEG's Employment Opportunities page lets you upload your C.V. or resume. You can select "Internships" on the "Area of Interest" pulldown list. AEG is the producer for some major venues and hotels in downtown Los Angeles, including: STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels, Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE, Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge at L.A. LIVE, The GRAMMY Museum®, and other tourist destinations.
CBS Entertainment Internship Program, available year round. (Headquarters in New York).
CBS News Internship Program - Internships are available throughout the year. (Headquarters in New York).
Disney ABC Television Group - Various internships in Burbank and Los Angeles.
Fox Studios - Internships on their employment page.
MTV Networks Internship Program
NBCUniversal internship opportunities - News & Journalism, TV and Film Production & Development, plus supporting roles.
Sony Pictures - internships on their employment page.
Warner Brothers - click "Internship / Trainee" in the right-hand column on the list.
Los Angeles Museum Internships and Volunteer Opportunities LAtourist.com does not offer internships, fellowships, grants or volunteer opportunities. Following is a list of Los Angeles museums and cultural tourist attractions that offer such programs. The main list that contains more internship opportunities can be found here:
http://LAtourist.com/Internships
The Getty Center
The Getty Internships & Fellowships - The Getty Foundation offers many internship programs that include the Getty Center and Getty Villa, as well as countless projects throughout the city of Los Angeles. Most are "unpaid" positions however many include a stipend. The Getty Foundation also offers Research Grants for scholars, academics and professionals.
Getty Foundation Leadership and Professional Development program graduate and undergraduate interns, as well as mid-career working journalists and museum professionals.
Residential Research Grants and Fellowships - Getty Scholar Grants, Doctoral Fellowships, Residential Grants, Library Research Grants, Conservation Science Grants.
Near the Getty Center:
Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Opportunities
Miracle Mile Museums
L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) - a major art museum containing works of art that span many cultures. There are paintings, sculptures, textiles, videos, photos, contemporary pieces and more.
Petersen Automotive Museum - year-round internships, and the McPherson College Summer Intern Program. There are opportunities for graduate, undergraduate and high school students.
Craft and Folk Art Museum - volunteer opportunities at CaFAM.
A+D Museum - employment and internships at A+D Architeture and Design Museum, located across the street from LACMA.
Museums in Downtown L.A.
MOCA Internship Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art (year-round). MOCA Grand Avenue is loated near Disney Hall, and MOCA Geffen is located in Little Tokyo.
Japanese American National Museum Volunteer Program. The museum is located in Little Tokyo, next to MOCA Geffen.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association employment page includes internship listings, if any are available.
Exposition Park Museums (near downtown Los Angeles)
Natural History Family of Museums Internship Program - includes Natural History Museum and Page Museum.
California Science Center Volunteer Opportunities.
California African American Museum employment page includes internship opportunities, if any are available.
USC Fisher Museum of Art - located on the south end of the University of Southern California campus, across the street from Exposition Park.
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