New York City
Psychology and Social Work Opportunities for High School Students in New York City
9 programs for students interested in psychology and social work across the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and northern New Jersey. 9 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 6 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 9
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 9
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 6
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 2
- others run longer or do not say
- City Harvest Volunteer Projects (ages 14+)
Volunteering · New York, NY
- Who can join
- 14 and up
- When to apply
- Not posted
- God's Love We Deliver Meal Kit Assembly and Kitchen Volunteering
Volunteering · New York, NY
- Who can join
- 13 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (Northwell Health) Junior Volunteers Program
Summer program · Valley Stream, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 17
- When to apply
- April 1 (date unconfirmed; check official page)
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn Volunteer Program (high school volunteers)
Volunteering · Brooklyn, NY
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Not posted
- Mount Sinai Morningside Unit Support Volunteers
Volunteering · New York, NY
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Rolling; applications reviewed monthly (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Mount Sinai Queens High School Student Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Astoria, NY
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Email volunteerinqueens@mountsinai.org to schedule an interview; registration takes 4-6 weeks after the interview (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health) Junior Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Manhasset, NY
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Fall enrollment September 1-7; summer enrollment April 1-7; applications accepted online only during these dates (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island Summer Volunteer Program
Summer program · Mineola, NY
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- March 30 (date unconfirmed; check official page)
- Staten Island University Hospital (Northwell Health) Junior Volunteers
Volunteering · Staten Island, NY
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- The summer application period closed on June 1 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Harvest Volunteer Projects (ages 14+)Volunteering · Food bank or community service | New York, NY | 14 and up | Not posted | Not posted |
| God's Love We Deliver Meal Kit Assembly and Kitchen VolunteeringVolunteering · Food bank or community service | New York, NY | 13 and up | One-time or ongoing shifts | Year-round |
| Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (Northwell Health) Junior Volunteers ProgramSummer program · Hospital or health system | Valley Stream, NY | Ages 16 to 17 | 100-hour commitment per calendar year; July and August | April 1 (date unconfirmed; check official page) |
| Mount Sinai Brooklyn Volunteer Program (high school volunteers)Volunteering · Hospital or health system | Brooklyn, NY | 15 and up | Not posted | Not posted |
| Mount Sinai Morningside Unit Support VolunteersVolunteering · Hospital or health system | New York, NY | 15 and up | 150 hours minimum; one consecutive 3-hour shift per week | Rolling; applications reviewed monthly (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Mount Sinai Queens High School Student Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Astoria, NY | 15 and up | At least four hours per week for at least one semester | Email volunteerinqueens@mountsinai.org to schedule an interview; registration takes 4-6 weeks after the interview (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health) Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Manhasset, NY | 15 and up | Minimum 100 hours in the first year; no summer-only placements | Fall enrollment September 1-7; summer enrollment April 1-7; applications accepted online only during these dates (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island Summer Volunteer ProgramSummer program · Hospital or health system | Mineola, NY | 16 and up | Minimum 24 hours over 8 weeks; one consistent 3-hour shift per week | March 30 (date unconfirmed; check official page) |
| Staten Island University Hospital (Northwell Health) Junior VolunteersVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Staten Island, NY | Not posted | Minimum 100 hours of service, at least four hours per week | The summer application period closed on June 1 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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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 New York City”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/new-york/psychology-and-social-work.
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