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UCSF - CURE Research Internship
Students who come from backgrounds considered underrepresented in the sciences, first-generation, and/or low-income Must be a current 11th grader in high school and at least 16 years old by the start of the program Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Must have completed Biology or Chemistry with a grade of B or better Must be able to commit 40 hours a week during the summer
- Location
- Not listed
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Application Closed
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 31
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Paid
Stanford Genomics Research Internship Program at Stanford: GRIPS
GRIPS is a twenty hour, eight week long research intensive experience for high school students. Program participants will be placed in a research laboratory for the summer and conduct genomics research under the supervision of a lab mentor.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Application Closed
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- Internship Opportunities List row 32
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- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente offers qualified high school students age 16 and up paid summer work experience through the LAUNCH (Learn About Unlimited New Careers in Health Care).
- Location
- Not listed
- Age/grade
- 16 Years
- Deadline
- Application Closed
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 33
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Paid
Stanford Medical Institutes of Summer Research
The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students from diverse backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students, helping students to understand how scientific research is performed, and increasing diversity of students and researchers in the sciences.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
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- Deadline
- Application Closed
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- Internship Opportunities List row 34
- Type
- Program
- Pay
- Stipend $500-$1500
UCSF -Summer Researchers in Global Health
Rising Seniors can apply. Summer Researchers in Global Health is a six-week summer internship for rising high school seniors that introduces students to global health concepts and immerses them in challenging, real-life projects. Each summer, qualified students from participating San Francisco Bay Area high schools learn from and work with expert global health researchers at the Institute for Global Health Sciences on the UCSF Mission Bay campus. Due to changing conditions during the COVID pandemic, part or all of the program may need to move online.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
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- Deadline
- No information available as of 3/5/26
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 35
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Interns with financial need may qualify for a stipend of $2,000.
Information and Communication Technologies
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- Age/grade
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- Internship Opportunities List row 36
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- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Girls who Code
Participants will be able to explore coursework in five tracks throughout the program: Data Science + AI, Game Design, Web Development, Cybersecurity, and AI + Society. Beyond coding, students gain real-world insights through virtual Partner Events with leading tech organizations.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
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- Deadline
- Feb 25, 2026
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- Internship Opportunities List row 37
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Computer History Museum
Currently, we are not accepting applications for our Teen Programs. Contact us to learn more about becoming a teen volunteer intern. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnGjJJrM9XJRALr3fexJT4fzj1QprQhDqeJ3S7cPBNXhiH5g/viewform)
- Location
- Not listed
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Currently not accepting applications for teen volunteers.
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- Internship Opportunities List row 38
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Unpaid & Paid
Public Services
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- Internship Opportunities List row 39
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- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Explorer Program
Prospective Candidates must possess an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Currently enrolled or have completed an accredited Firefighter I Academy Possess a valid Driver’s License Be at least 18 years of age Cadets must ride-along minimum of 48 hours per month and complete 5 hours per month in either: Fire Administration, Fire Prevention Bureau, or Fire Training Division
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Typically Recruits during the month of January
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 40
- Type
- Program
- Pay
- Upaid
San Mateo County Explorer Law Enforement (810) & Search and Rescue Program (830)
Most critical times for this position is three months before the fall academy in September (Summertime). Spring academy starts in February! See flyer here with details. 14-21yrs can apply. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OeOf_NnEHEpriOWGX-2E_w2fXeyhdMkN/view?usp=sharing)
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- Age/grade
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- Deadline
- Interested candidates can email: smcsosarpost830@gmail.com or (650)488-1516
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- Internship Opportunities List row 41
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Police Explorer Program, San Mateo Police Department
For ages - 14 to 21 years old To promote and provide positive teenage and young adult activities through police and community involvement and participation.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
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- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 42
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- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Explorer- California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol's Explorer Program is designed for young men and women, 15 to 21 years of age, allowing them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve the people of California through discipline and a commitment to serving their community.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
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- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 43
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- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Close The Gap Foundation
Low income rising Juniors & Seniors. scholars are introduced to essential life skills like public speaking, networking, forging relationships, project management, and college preparation.
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- Not listed
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Expected Summer 2026
- Source
- Internship Opportunities List row 44
- Type
- Internship
- Pay
- Pay not listed
NOTE: The inclusion of a program in this listing is not an endorsement or recommendation by the SMUHSD.
Students and parents should research opportunities and contact the organization for the most updated information.
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- Volunteer Opportunities List row 2
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- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
A Foundation Building Strength
Finding treatments for Nemaline Myopathy (neuromuscular disorders)
- Location
- Palo Alto
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 5
- Type
- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- Location
- Burlingame
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
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- Volunteer Opportunities List row 6
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- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- Location
- Various
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
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- Volunteer Opportunities List row 7
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- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Best Buddies
Creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Virtual opportunities available.
- Location
- San Francisco
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 8
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- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
- Location
- Burlingame
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 9
- Type
- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Burlingame Neighborhood Network
Drill October 4, 2025. Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) encourages neighbors to connect with one another to build a sense of community, become informed about disaster preparedness and support one another during emergencies.
- Location
- Burlingame
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 10
- Type
- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee
Check website for updated application. Application closed. Check back at the start of the new school year.
- Location
- Burlingame
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 11
- Type
- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
California Academy of Sciences
Volunteers must be 18 years old and above.
- Location
- San Francisco
- Age/grade
- 18 Years
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 12
- Type
- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed
California Coastal Cleanup Day
Self-guided, neighborhood, and close to home clean-ups.
- Location
- Various
- Age/grade
- Not listed
- Deadline
- Not listed
- Source
- Volunteer Opportunities List row 13
- Type
- Volunteer
- Pay
- Pay not listed