Opportunities for Students in Raleigh, NC
Discover internships, scholarships, volunteer roles, competitions, and youth programs for high school students in Raleigh, NC. Wake Pathways brings Raleigh-area listings together so teens can explore local opportunities without searching dozens of websites.
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Raleigh Parks Summer Day Camp Counselor
City of Raleigh
A paid part-time summer position for teens ages 16 and up to work as day camp counselors with Raleigh Parks and Recreation.
Raleigh Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
City of Raleigh
A training program for teens ages 14 to 16 to learn camp counselor skills and then volunteer with Raleigh Parks summer camps.
Wake County Youth Health Council
Wake County Government
A volunteer leadership group for rising 9th through 12th graders focused on public health initiatives in Wake County.
NC State Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)
NC State University
A one-week summer program at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles where high school students explore textile science, fashion, and design.
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Volunteer
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Sort and pack food at the Raleigh distribution center. Teens 16 and older can volunteer independently; younger teens must be accompanied by…
Habitat for Humanity Wake County Summer of Service
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
A structured summer volunteer program for teens ages 16 to 19 to gain hands-on construction experience building homes in Wake County.
Habitat for Humanity Wake County Construction Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Year-round construction site volunteering for teens ages 16 and up, helping build affordable homes in Wake County.
WakeMed Junior Volunteer Program
WakeMed Health
A hospital volunteer program for high school students ages 16 and older with a six-month minimum commitment at WakeMed facilities.
NC Museum of Art Teens Sketch the Galleries
NC Museum of Art
A free drop-in sketching program for teens ages 13 to 18 at the NC Museum of Art, with upcoming sessions on April 4 and May 2, 2026.
Wake County 4-H Teen Council
Wake County 4-H / NC Cooperative Extension
A 4-H leadership group for Wake County teens who meet monthly to plan youth programs, community events, and service projects.
Wake County 4-H Liberation Out Loud
Wake County 4-H / NC Cooperative Extension
A 4-H program for Wake County high school students centered on social justice education, community organizing, and service.
WakeEd Career Accelerator
WakeEd Partnership
WCPSS partnership program for rising 10th through 12th graders: Business 101 skills, half-day workplace immersions across Wake County, and a…
Raleigh Police Explorer Post 911
Raleigh Police Department
A youth program run by the Raleigh Police Department where teens learn law enforcement skills, participate in community service, and attend…
Dorothea Dix Park TeenSpace Programs
Dorothea Dix Park
Free programs at Dorothea Dix Park for ages 12 to 18, including yoga, art workshops, and a teen creator market.
Wake Tech SAT Prep Course
Wake Tech Community College
An in-person SAT preparation course at Wake Tech Community College with small group instruction for students ages 16 and up.
Raleigh Little Theatre Youth Classes
Raleigh Little Theatre
Six-week acting and theatre classes for youth of various ages at Raleigh Little Theatre, offered in multiple sessions throughout the year.
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Junior Curators
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
A summer program at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for high school students in grades 9 to 12 to engage with museum collections and resea…
Raleigh Police Youth Summer Camps
Raleigh Police Department
Free summer camps run by Raleigh Police Youth Services for young people to explore law enforcement and community safety topics.
The Science House Upcoming K-12 Student Programs
NC State University
NC State Science House camps and workshops statewide in STEM for students from upper elementary through high school.
Imhotep Academy (The Science House)
NC State University
Hands-on chemistry and STEM exploration for middle school students through NC State's Science House.
SECURE IT Summer Academy at NC State
NC State University
One-week cybersecurity day academy at NC State for rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from North Carolina.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Volunteers
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Kitchen, packing, delivery, garden, and farm volunteer roles with the Food Shuttle in the Triangle.
United Way of the Triangle Volunteer
United Way of the Triangle
Discover regional volunteer projects aligned with United Way education, financial stability, and health goals.
Activate Good Volunteer Opportunities
Activate Good
Searchable volunteer postings for Triangle nonprofits and civic events through Activate Good.
NC State Computer Science High School Internship (CEREAL Lab)
NC State University
Four-week, in-person summer computing internship on NC State’s campus: advanced block-based programming, generative AI, curriculum developme…
NC State High School Summer Research Program (Natural Resources)
NC State University
Two-week, daytime summer research experience on or near NC State’s campus exploring forestry and natural resources careers, with lunch provi…
Wake County EMS High School Summer Internship
Wake County Government
Structured summer EMS internship for selected Wake County high school juniors and seniors: academy, simulations, field trips, specialty clas…
Goodnight Scholars Program (First-Year, NC State)
NC State University
Up to about $24,000 per year for eight semesters for eligible in-state NC State first-years in STEM or STEM education majors.
Park Scholarships (NC State University)
NC State University
Four-year merit scholarship at NC State covering tuition, fees, room, board, books, enrichment, and more for selected first-year applicants.
Wake County Animal Center Volunteer
Wake County Government
County-run animal shelter in Raleigh with volunteer roles supporting animals, adoptions, and shelter operations; requirements and training a…
Artspace Raleigh Volunteer
Artspace
Volunteer with a downtown Raleigh nonprofit visual arts center supporting exhibitions, events, education programs, and visitor services.
City of Raleigh Aquatics Lifeguard
City of Raleigh
Part-time lifeguard roles for City of Raleigh year-round and seasonal pools; official page lists a minimum age of 15, swim-test requirements…
Raleigh Youth Council (RYC)
City of Raleigh
City-sponsored teen leadership council for high school students with civic engagement, volunteer projects, and conference opportunities—open…
Wake Summer Teamship (District C partnership)
District C
Team-based summer experience connecting Wake County students with educator coaches to solve authentic employer challenges—often coordinated…