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Volunteering and Activities for High School Students, by Intended Major

204 volunteer programs, research programs, competitions, and clubs, sorted by the major a student is thinking about. Local programs at hospitals, zoos, museums, and libraries in New York City, Bay Area, and Houston, each read from the organization’s own page.

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Opportunities
204
Local programs
172
in 3 metros
Intended majors
10
Not paused or waitlisted
190
application availability varies

204 of 204 opportunities

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Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to volunteer at a hospital?

Most hospital teen programs start at 14, 15, or 16, and each sets its own rule. Each program page here shows the minimum age the hospital posts.

When do teen volunteer programs take applications?

Many hospital and museum programs take applications only once or twice a year, often in early spring for summer. Each program page shows the window the organization posts.

Do colleges care which activities a student picks?

Colleges look at what a student did and for how long more than where. An activity tied to the major a student names, kept up over time, reads as real interest.

Can you help my student choose activities?

Yes. A Dewey Smart mentor can help a student pick activities that fit the major they want and plan the applications. Book a free call to start.

Sources and method

Each opportunity was read from the organization's own page. A rule, date, or fee the page does not state is left blank. Last checked 2026-10-13. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with these organizations.

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