Bay Area
Psychology and Social Work Opportunities for High School Students in the Bay Area
6 programs for students interested in psychology and social work across San Francisco, the Peninsula, the South Bay, and the East Bay. 6 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 4 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 6
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 6
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 4
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 0
- others run longer or do not say
- Alameda County Community Food Bank Warehouse Volunteer
Volunteering · Oakland, CA
- Who can join
- 10 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare Advocates
Volunteering · Oakland, CA
- Who can join
- Ages 12 to 17
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Teen Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Palo Alto, CA
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- Monthly online orientations, which fill quickly (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Warehouse Volunteer
Volunteering · San Francisco, CA
- Who can join
- 10 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer Program (ages 12+)
Volunteering · San Jose, CA
- Who can join
- 12 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Sutter Eden Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteer (ages 16+)
Volunteering · Castro Valley, CA
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Warehouse VolunteerVolunteering · Food bank or community service | Oakland, CA | 10 and up | Not posted | Year-round |
| East Bay SPCA Shelter Scouts: Animal Welfare AdvocatesVolunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Oakland, CA | Ages 12 to 17 | 4-week sessions, Saturdays or Sundays, 2 hours per week | Year-round |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Teen Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Palo Alto, CA | Not posted | 6-month commitment (some programs require 1 year), one 2-3 hour shift per week | Monthly online orientations, which fill quickly (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Warehouse VolunteerVolunteering · Food bank or community service | San Francisco, CA | 10 and up | Not posted | Year-round |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Volunteer Program (ages 12+)Volunteering · Food bank or community service | San Jose, CA | 12 and up | Not posted | Year-round |
| Sutter Eden Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteer (ages 16+)Volunteering · Hospital or health system | Castro Valley, CA | 16 and up | Not posted | Year-round |
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- Pre-Med (18)
- Nursing and Health (18)
- Pre-Vet and Animal Science (12)
- Biology and Environmental Science (24)
- Engineering and Computer Science (7)
- Law and Government (3)
- Education (27)
- Arts and Humanities (8)
- Hospital (18)
- Zoo and Aquarium (11)
- Museum (10)
- Library (9)
- Animal Shelter (5)
- Parks and Environment (5)
- Community Service (3)
Frequently asked questions
How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Psychology and Social Work Opportunities for High School Students in the Bay Area”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/bay-area/psychology-and-social-work.
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