Volunteer Categories & Requirements

Intern Category

A high school, college or university student working on an academic assignment related to a high school’s activity or a college-related career experience.

• Student Internship Brochure
• Length of service varies
• Works under the direct supervision of a high school teacher or a college instructor
• Normally an unpaid position with the county (Paid interns are not covered under these guidelines. Contact the Human Resources department for further guidance.)
• Keeps a volunteer log, provided daily by respective department
• If younger than 18, the parent, guardian or legal custodian permission form is required
• For high school student: Must have the academic institution’s permission to participate
• For high school student: Daily evaluation by county supervisor is required
• For college or university student: Must be processed as a long-term volunteer providing the student is older than 18 and the internship is more than 80 hours
• Requires the Volunteer Position Description Form