Student Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities


  • Volunteer with Senator Jamie Eldridge (flyer) - We are looking for motivated, well spoken volunteers who are comfortable interacting with strangers. This program values creative input and encourages suggestions and ideas for how to improve the Senator’s fundraising plan. If you like working in a fun, collaborative environment, this opportunity is right for you. Contact aiden@jamieeldridge.com for more information or to apply to be a volunteer.
  • Household Goods - Do you have extra time?  Looking to try something new?
    At Household Goods, we have an ongoing need for student volunteers (ages 14 and over) to assist with various tasks at our center in Acton.
    Students can volunteer on Saturdays, during school breaks and over the summer. Shifts are typically 8:45am-12 or 12:45pm-4pm.  We also have a 12-2:15pm shift on Saturday.Volunteering at Household Goods is a great way for students to work independently, develop and practice leadership skills, be a part of a team, earn community service hours and more.
    Visit our website at https://www.householdgoods.org/volunteering/student-volunteers/
    You can also email StudentVolunteering@householdgoods.org for more information.
    We look forward to seeing you at Household Goods! It’s a great way to meet new people while helping out the community.
  • Reuben Hoar Library Volunteer - Click here to fill out the Reuben Hoar Library Volunteer Sign Up Form. The library will reach out when they have a volunteering opportunity for you.
  • Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry - Loaves & Fishes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1983 to help our neighbors in need. With the help of volunteers and donors, we serve the communities of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley. Loaves & Fishes offers assistance to families who are struggling, by providing the opportunity for them to receive groceries up to twice a month. More than 300 volunteers help over 600 client families from our service area. Visit the Loaves and Fishes Volunteer webpage for more information and to register. 
  • Littleton Conservation Trust - If you are interested in volunteering with Littleton Conservation Trust, please use this form to tell us a little about your interests and skills. If you previously volunteered on the LCT website Volunteer Page, we ask you to please volunteer again on this form so that we can update our volunteer database.
  • Emerson Hospital's Student Volunteer Program - To volunteer, a student must be at least 14 years of age and in high school. Students must volunteer 8–10 hours per week to achieve 60 hours over the summer, usually one full day or two half-days per week. This program begins in the spring with a mandatory orientation program.

    Student volunteers perform a wide range of duties in the following areas: Gift shop, Office support, Reception desk, Transport, Radiology, and Other areas upon request. For more information and to sign up, visit the Emerson Hospital Volunteer webpage.

Misc Opportunities

  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - RYLA is a 3-day Conference aimed at helping young people develop their leadership potential. It features many thought-provoking events including interactive Leadership Labs, exciting guest speakers, and challenging mental and physical activities that will provide you with a chance to excel amongst and with your peers. As an
    Attendee, you will live, work and interact together with other students your age in an atmosphere of friendly competition. The program will challenge you to utilize and improve
    your skills and accept the responsibilities of leadership. Topics include critical thinking, decision-making and ethics, communicating effectively and public service.
    This opportunity is for sophomore students only. Applications are due to Ms. He in the guidance office on March 13th. Interviews will be held on March 20th and students will be notified of the date and time of their interview by email.
    RYLA Application (pdf)
    RYLA Flyer (pdf)
  • Camp Zon - https://www.zonlab.org/camp-zon
    Camp Zon is a paid two-week high school virtual research experience:
    -Learn about cancer biology and blood development
    -Gain critical thinking and presentation skills
    -Interact with top researchers at a world-class facility
    -No research experience needed
  • Student Government Day: Registration is now open for this year's Student Government Day, which will be held at the Massachusetts State House on Friday, April 4. Student Government Day is a full-day event that provides juniors and seniors from Massachusetts' public and private high schools with opportunities to learn about state government firsthand. The program enables students to participate in the legislative process through simulated committee hearings and formal House and Senate sessions, and it also allows students to voice and exchange views with their peers on important statewide issues. In order to be guaranteed a role assignment, please register students by the priority deadline of Saturday, February 15.
    Student Government Day Registration Link.
  • The District Office Internship : Interns assist district staffers on constituent casework and gain comprehensive knowledge of Massachusetts’ 3rd District, as well as the services the District Office provides. Our District Internship Program has been successful as a hybrid in-person/remote setting.

    Interested applicants must submit an internship form via our website: https://trahan.house.gov/forms/internships/
    In addition, applicants must submit their resume and cover letter to Kasey Armstrong at LT.Internships@mail.house.gov
    For further information about our internship program, please visit our website: https://trahan.house.gov/forms/internships/.  

    Deadlines:
    Spring (January-May): November 22nd for D.C. and November 30th for the DO
    Summer (May-August): March 27th
    Fall (August-December): August 15th