Student Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Appleman Triathlon Volunteer - This year's Appleman Triathlon is coming up fast.  The race is on July 20, and we hope that you are available to help us again!  You are the folks that know what to do. Last year, we raised over $38,000, 100% of which went to charity.  We helped everyone from Eagle Scout projects to sponsoring a room in the new Senior Center and so many others.
    The signup link for this year is: 2025 Appleman Triathlon Volunteer Sign Up Link
    (You must sign up in order to get that wonderful T-shirt.)
  • Littleton Scholarship Trust (LST) - LST will be collecting and sorting returnable bottles and cans at the Littleton Transfer Station in June.  This is a great fundraiser for  Littleton Scholarship Trust and we need many volunteers to help. Students can volunteer in small groups and earn community service hours.  Seniors, this is a great way to give back if you received a scholarship from LST. Please sign up if you are available: 
    Please e-mail LSTrustJB@Outlook.com with any questions.
  • Volunteer with Senator Jamie Eldridge (flyer) - We are looking for motivated, well spoken volunteers who are comfortable interacting with strangers. This program values creative input and encourages suggestions and ideas for how to improve the Senator’s fundraising plan. If you like working in a fun, collaborative environment, this opportunity is right for you. Contact aiden@jamieeldridge.com for more information or to apply to be a volunteer.
  • Household Goods - Do you have extra time?  Looking to try something new?
    At Household Goods, we have an ongoing need for student volunteers (ages 14 and over) to assist with various tasks at our center in Acton.
    Students can volunteer on Saturdays, during school breaks and over the summer. Shifts are typically 8:45am-12 or 12:45pm-4pm.  We also have a 12-2:15pm shift on Saturday.Volunteering at Household Goods is a great way for students to work independently, develop and practice leadership skills, be a part of a team, earn community service hours and more.
    Visit our website at https://www.householdgoods.org/volunteering/student-volunteers/
    You can also email StudentVolunteering@householdgoods.org for more information.
    We look forward to seeing you at Household Goods! It’s a great way to meet new people while helping out the community.
  • Reuben Hoar Library Volunteer - Click here to fill out the Reuben Hoar Library Volunteer Sign Up Form. The library will reach out when they have a volunteering opportunity for you.
  • Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - Loaves & Fishes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1983 to help our neighbors in need. With the help of volunteers and donors, we serve the communities of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley. Loaves & Fishes offers assistance to families who are struggling, by providing the opportunity for them to receive groceries up to twice a month. More than 300 volunteers help over 600 client families from our service area. Visit the Loaves and Fishes Volunteer webpage for more information and to register. 
  • Littleton Conservation Trust - If you are interested in volunteering with Littleton Conservation Trust, please use this form to tell us a little about your interests and skills. If you previously volunteered on the LCT website Volunteer Page, we ask you to please volunteer again on this form so that we can update our volunteer database.
  • Emerson Hospital's Student Volunteer Program - To volunteer, a student must be at least 14 years of age and in high school. Students must volunteer 8–10 hours per week to achieve 60 hours over the summer, usually one full day or two half-days per week. This program begins in the spring with a mandatory orientation program.
    Student volunteers perform a wide range of duties in the following areas: Gift shop, Office support, Reception desk, Transport, Radiology, and Other areas upon request. For more information and to sign up, visit the Emerson Hospital Volunteer webpage.

Misc Opportunities

  • Camp Nashoba - Hiring Camp Counselors (Flyer)
  • Break Into Engineering at URI - BIE Flyer
  • Civic and Activism Remote Internship - Student will have the opportunity to grow into more capable and responsible citizens and to develop their professional skills. Students join remote teams that are energized by students from around the country who work on amplifying youth civic engagement. Along with our unique curriculum, peer to peer learning and expert speakers deepen their experience. The program is free and the hours they commit can be counted as community service hours. TurnUp is authorized to give out awards and certificates, including The President's Volunteer Service Award. The internship has been invaluable for dedicated interns to extend their impact of their learning and growth into earning college letters of recommendation and for bolstering their resumes. 

    The application link is available at www.turnup.us/applynow

    More information about our program is available at www.turnup.us/civics If you have further questions, I would welcome you to email nancy@turnup.us to join an information session. 
  • MIT MITES Summer Program - Join MITES Summer (formerly MITES) for our six-week, on-campus program that immerses students from across the country in life at MIT. You’ll take five rigorous, rewarding math, science, and humanities courses—and discover all you can achieve. You’ll also participate in lab tours and social events, and benefit from college admissions counseling. This national program gives you firsthand insights into the value and reward of STEM degrees and careers, while also developing the academic and personal skills you need for success. Application deadline is typically late winter/early spring. See also: MITES Semester
  • Open Table Summer Internship - Open Table PDF Flyer 
    The Open Table Summer Student Internship Program provides the opportunity for young people to gain first-hand experience in non-profit food relief through volunteering at Open Table and giving back to their community. Students will work with staff to sort and stock incoming donations, pack groceries and produce bags, distribute thousands of pounds of food and create fresh meals for distribution, while developing leadership, teamwork, workplace, and civic participation skills.

    Open Table Summer Internship Program consists of three two-week sessions of 40 hours starting July 14th running Monday to Thursday 11am-4:30pm. 

    Sessions:
    Session 1 - July 14 - July 24
    Session 2: July 28 - August 7
    Session 3: August 11 - August 21

    Where: Open Table, 33 Main Street, Maynard

    Who: High school students ages 16 and over by the date of selected section
  • Camp Zon - https://www.zonlab.org/camp-zon
    Camp Zon is a paid two-week high school virtual research experience:
    -Learn about cancer biology and blood development
    -Gain critical thinking and presentation skills
    -Interact with top researchers at a world-class facility
    -No research experience needed
  • Boundless - Fidelity’s program for female high school and undergraduate students. Boundless offers events, education, and digital and social engagement to help you identify your strengths, discover your passions, set your path, and find your purpose. Registration is available each year early in the spring.  
  • The District Office Internship : Interns assist district staffers on constituent casework and gain comprehensive knowledge of Massachusetts’ 3rd District, as well as the services the District Office provides. Our District Internship Program has been successful as a hybrid in-person/remote setting.

    Interested applicants must submit an internship form via our website: https://trahan.house.gov/forms/internships/
    In addition, applicants must submit their resume and cover letter to Kasey Armstrong at LT.Internships@mail.house.gov
    For further information about our internship program, please visit our website: https://trahan.house.gov/forms/internships/.