Nonprofit
Published 1/5/26 1:04PM

American Red Cross Highschool Senior Summer Internship

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Students must complete 20 hours per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Highschool rising senior or recently graduated.

    Description

    The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is seeking rising high school seniors and recent graduates for its Summer 2026 High School Senior Internship Program. This program offers hands-on experience, leadership development, community service hours, and résumé-building opportunities while supporting the Red Cross mission.

    Interns will be placed in one department and work alongside staff and volunteers on meaningful projects.

    Available Departments:

    Service to the Armed Forces / International Services (SAF/IS)

    Volunteer Services (VS)

    Communications (COMMS)

    Disaster Cycle Services (DCS)

    Biomedical Services (BioMed)

    Eligibility:

    • Rising or recently graduated high school seniors

    • Must register as a Red Cross volunteer and comply with organizational policies

    Program Dates:

    June 16 – August 13, 2026

    Key Timeline:

    • Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

    • Interviews: April–May 2026

    • Final Selection: May 4, 2026

    Program Benefits:

    • Certificate of completion

    • Service hour verification

    • Letters of recommendation (upon request)

    The American Red Cross is an equal opportunity organization. Continued volunteering after the internship is encouraged but not required.

    Location

    On-site

    Los Angeles County

    Los Angeles, CA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please make a Volunteer Connection account and you will have access to the application.

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