Please review these opportunities carefully and be mindful of deadlines.
Amigos International - Amigos offers a variety of volunteer opportunities abroad.
Ready for adventure? Help conserve Costa Rica’s rainforests, join Panama’s sea turtle protection efforts, or experience Paraguay’s rich culture and lead community-driven projects. It’s time to make an impact while exploring some of the world’s most incredible places! These trips are all about diving deep into local culture while practicing Spanish, contributing to vital service work, and making new friends.
Check out their current summer 2026 openings here: https://amigosinternational.org/summer-programs/
Austin Public Library Teen Volunteer Program
APD Youth Program
The APD Youth Program was developed to create a path for the recruitment of local youth into the Austin Police Department (APD). In the coming weeks and months, APD will hire 60+ local youth to assist with the development of a collaborative youth-led recruiting model.
Baylor Scott and White Summer Program
Caminos Teen Leadership Program - NEW! Application due May 31st
Caminos is an immersive; one year long, paid internship, empowering Austin-area teens to carve their own path in the creative arts.
Please find further information for the Caminos Teen Leadership Program hiring application here: How to Apply to ESB-MACC Caminos | AustinTexas.gov
Students must complete the Class of 2027 Application form, as well as have a Parent/Teacher Recommendation Form submitted on Google Forms before Midnight, May 31st, 2026.
Qualified applicants should:
- Currently be a High-School Student living in the Central Texas area.
- Between the ages 16-18. (Or turning 16 in the year that they apply!)
- Be interested in exploring careers in the arts/creative industries.
- Be passionate about their creativity.
- Demonstrate strong interest in exploring Latinx issues.
- Have a track record of reliability and strong work ethic.
- Passionate about enriching the ESB-MACC community.
- Be able to work legally in the US.
For further information about the Caminos program:
Website: ESB-MACC Teen Leadership Program | AustinTexas.gov
Instagram: ATX Caminos (@atxcaminos) • Instagram photos and videos
Code Ninjas Northwest Austin - Volunteer/Internship
Be available 2 days a week to help coach youth esports in games like Fortnite, Rocket League, Valorant, and others. Interested: Contact Chris Wells at christopher.wells@codeninjas.com
Cora Science Laboratory Internship - NEW! Work in an Austin Laboratory
Students can read about this internship opportunity here. Students can apply at this link.
EcoRise - A variety of opportunities throughout the year
EcoRise Youth Climate Council - applications open in August annually
Greene Family Camps - Bruckner, Texas - Hiring many different positions with training provided.
Keep Texas Beautiful - Young Texan Ambassador Leadership Opportunity
This is a 9 month service commitment (during the school year) - applicants must be 15 years old by August 5th, 2026. Read more about the requirements and June 5th due date here.
KE Summer Camps - Hiring local Summer Day Camp Counselors
Ladder Internships
NCLS.ORG - Pre-College Summer Programs
The National Student Leadership Conference provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond middle and high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. Students are able to explore a career concentration they are interested in before going into college and declaring a major. Each NSLC program also contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life.
NextGen Law Mock Trial and Pre-Law Summer Institute
Open to all High School students with no prior requirements (public speaking experience is helpful)
Saving the Sea - Emergent Fellows Program - Due May 18th
A national nonprofit advancing environmental advocacy through bold policy solutions, community engagement, and the next generation of environmental leaders. This is a 3 week summer virtual program. Read more about their programs here.
Summer camp opportunities for High School student
St. David's Teen Volunteer Program
TED Summer School
A two-week public speaking, communication, and leadership program open to all high school students
Texas Department of Transportation Internship Program
Texas Stream Team's Student Leadership Program
Local opportunity to submit a project focused on developing actionable solutions to water quality issues, restoring ecosystems, or raising awareness about environmental threats while gaining leadership experience. Project due: May 1, 2025
Typhoon Texas Water Park - Summer job opportunities
Urban Roots Summer Farm Program - priority apps due March 13
UT Summer High School Academy
Women's Transportation Seminar
Young Founders Lab
The Young Founders Lab Summer Entrepreneurship Program is now accepting applications. During the program, students work with startup founders and MBA mentors while building their own venture or non-profit. Group program deadlines are coming up on April 15th