There are many different types of youth volunteer opportunities for teens who are looking for early career experience and ways to serve the community. Volunteer jobs abound with almost every non-profit organization, as well as with health care centers, assisted living facilities, community recreation organizations, and public service agencies. Young people who volunteer can work in an office, work with children, help in hospitals, or perform any number of other jobs, depending on their skills and goals.
For teens who want to work with kids and people with special needs, volunteer work can be found at adult assisted-living facilities, nursing homes, day care centers, and social service organizations. Volunteer jobs include reading to clients, playing games and sports with kids, helping prepare meals, and going along as a chaperone on public outings.
For young people who want to get involved in health care, many youth volunteer opportunities are available in hospitals, doctor's offices, and dental offices. These volunteer positions may include helping office staff, helping health care professionals, transporting patients, and giving out reading materials. Candy stripers are young people who aspire to work in health care careers.
Young people looking for youth volunteer opportunities to serve their general community often find unpaid community service jobs. These can include cleaning up parks and roadside trash, working in community recreation centers, and volunteering with social service agencies.