Summer volunteer programs for high school students orange county

Having this internship would allow me to have my first experience in a work environment where I can set small-scale goals for myself to build up towards my larger goal of owning my own company one day.

Alexa Wright La Quinta High School "This internship has allowed me to gain a better understanding of what my potential college majors are. Additionally, I feel that I have gained computer networking skills that will be of great value to me future jobs or personal projects. Although I have been given a massive challenge to overcome by the end of these four weeks, I feel that this internship has allowed me to work in a field that I enjoy, and has overall made me feel much happier. Cristian Morales Los Amigos High School "YCC has helped me prepare for a job or intern by allowing me to participate in a program where they helped me prepare and help fix my resume and how to interview with a mock trial.

Also help me intern with L3. This intern will help me be prepared in how to do a intern because i know that when I go into a College or University the will make me require to be into a Intern.

Not only did I learn from an office environment, but I also take public transportation and I also experience being alone and managing my time in the mornings, during lunch breaks and in the afternoons. Karla Gonzalez Hare High School "The YCC Program helped prepare me how to behave in a work environment such as time management on projects that have to be done in a timely matter.

This internship will help me in the future because it gave me experience that I will never get anywhere such as making a resume, independence, and this internship shows that having a job is not a scary experience then I thought. Jacob Mercado Hare High School "This internship has helped me to meet new people, have new experiences, and helped me prepare for the future that waits ahead of me. Evelyn Serrato Santiago High School "Entering the workforce at first glance seemed terrifying as a young student, but entering the Youth Career Connections program has really opened my eyes to see how to step outside of my bubble and really put effort into becoming an independent and strong leader, as well as a professional working young woman.

Dulce Hernandez Hare High School "The Youth Career Connections program has influenced me in different ways, it opened my eyes to different possibilities; achieve my dreams, get experience, learned how to behave professionally, gained great experience for future work and education, gained tips on how to socialize with people and communication skills. I hope that through this internship, I can reap the value of the concepts I learned in class to apply to the work I am tasked as well as learn more lessons that stem beyond what I am familiar with.

Valerie Tran La Quinta High School "This internship helped me by giving me experience of the insides of how businesses and expanding my skillset for my future.

Nathan Le La Quinta High School "The YCC program helped me a lot, prepare me for the workforce by showing how to behave, what to wear, and what to say during interviews. Emily Dang La Quinta High School "YCC helped me grow as individual, learn in the workforce, learn how to present myself professionally in a business setting, improved communication skills, and networking. This program has showed me how to further my education and career.

My experience from this internship will help me with my future career and education plans. It also heled me establish work skills I need. Paul Kennedy Pacifica High School "The Youth Career Connections program has helped me be more prepared in work environment, given fun opportunity to learn, help improve my networking and connecting with other professionals. Mirian Jordan Bolsa Grande High School "Youth Career Connections has given opportunity to build resume and interview with professionals, also, the kind of workplace I can fit in, what kind of work I would like to do, and what appeals.

Overall, I would consider it was a good experience to go to the YCC workshops. The experience gained has helped me prepare for future interviews. Jordyn Brent Los Amigos High School "Going into office was intimidating but got comfortable with the environment and how nice it is.

Evelyn Arredondo Garden Grove High School "Youth Career Connections has really improved my social skills, such as email communication, phones, and public speaking. These skills helped me in during my internship and the people I worked with. Moreover, I was fortunate enough to go through 6 interviews which have only allowed me to improve my interviews and made me more comfortable.

Moreover the hours of experience will defiantly put me in a more competitive state. This internship exposed me to different types of work environments, ultimately guiding me towards a clearer path for the future.

It also helped me build confidence and interpersonal skills to fit better in the mold of an empathetic, compassionate healthcare provider. This program is geared for students who are considering a career in the medical field as well as those who enjoy helping others. If accepted as a volunteer, you will be assigned one three-hour shift per week and must commit to volunteer a minimum of 75 hours. We apologize in advance if you are not accepted to participate in the program.

We have limited positions and unfortunately cannot accept everyone who applies. For more information, email the volunteer office or call The most important requirement to be a volunteer is a friendly, customer-focused attitude. You do not need medical or clinical experience. Volunteers may help in the thrift store, provide administrative office support, and assist with other special projects.

All ages and groups can participate in off-site activities. Individuals can provide computer and office assistance, help with special projects and the resource room.

Mercy House Transitional Living Shelter Opportunities include helping at special events and donation collections. They are working with city staff and other community partners to offer a variety of recreation, education, human and family services to the families of the Oak View area.

Orange County Rescue Mission Volunteers must be 13 years of age to volunteer. Any volunteer under the age of 17 will need adult supervision.

A variety of opportunities is available and can change from month to month. Please contact us for more information. Special event and zoo monitor opportunities available for volunteers 16 and older. Clerical opportunities are available for volunteers 16 and older.

Visit the website for more information. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County - Irvine Youth and adults of all ages can participate with opportunities for individuals and groups of up to 45 members. Opportunities are not available for court-ordered volunteers. Shadetree Partnership, Inc. Groups of up to volunteer members are invited to volunteer. Court-ordered volunteers will be considered — infractions may not involve drugs, alcohol or any type of violence or abuse.

Special Olympics Orange County Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Opportunities are available for families and groups.