Educational Opportunities
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Internships and Junior Internships at the Saint Louis Science Center
Motivated high school students who want to explore science and work alongside Saint Louis Science Center staff should consider applying for the SLSC Junior Internship and Leadership Program. The program, which runs from June 5-July 31, provides valuable pre-employment experience and gives teens the opportunity to assist with galleries, provide customer service and answer visitors’ questions about various exhibits.
https://www.slsc.org/join-give/volunteer-internship-opportunities/junior-internship-opportunities/
Youth Volunteers at The Magic House
Your teen can add a little magic to his or her summer by volunteering at The Magic House! Youth volunteers (ages 13-college) will work to engage visitors’ curiosity through hands-on learning experiences in various Magic House exhibits. Volunteers, who are asked to serve at least 30 hours per year, begin as Museum Assistants, but more opportunities become available with experience.
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Zoo ALIVE Teen Volunteers
As part of Zoo ALIVE, the St. Louis Zoo’s volunteer educator program for high school students, teens ages 15 and older can help with the Zoo’s conservation program, go on hiking and camping trips, assist with birthday parties and kids’ camps and teach weekend programs to scouts, preschoolers and more. Zoo ALIVE is a year-round program that requires a one-year commitment, so interested teens must be willing to volunteer over the summer and during the school year too.
​https://www.stlzoo.org/education/zooaliveteenvolunteers
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Volunteer at Area Libraries
Local libraries also offer fun and interesting ways for teens to give back to our community. Teens ages 12 and older can volunteer at the St. Louis County Library, and are also invited to offer feedback on library programs by joining the Teen Advisory Group. There are also many opportunities for teens over the age of 12 to volunteer their time within the St. Charles-City County Library Branch. And at the St. Louis Public Library, Teen Volunteers between the ages of 13 and 17 get to organize video games, read to younger kids, help with arts and crafts and more.
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