Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology Volunteer & Internship Program
Volunteer and internship placements at UC Berkeley's Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology supporting exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation, registration, and collections management under staff supervision; open to Bay Area community members, with capacity currently limited.
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Cal Day at the Archaeological Research Facility (UC Berkeley)
An annual free open-house event where UC Berkeley's Archaeological Research Facility hosts lectures, panel discussions, lab tours, and hands-on activities (ceramic reconstruction, rock art painting, paleoethnobotany, career talks) for prospective students, families, and the community.
San Diego Archaeological Center Volunteer Program
Docent-style volunteer positions at the San Diego Archaeological Center in which volunteers greet visitors, answer questions, and help interpret the museum's archaeological collections for the public; free and unpaid, with periodic application windows.
ARI Teen Immersion: Exploring History (Ages 13-18)
A four-day summer archaeology immersion camp for teens ages 13-18 at the Archaeological Research Institute's base camp, combining excavation at the Guard Archaeological Preserve with lab work, pottery-making, and lessons on ancient techniques integrating STEM and anthropology.
Vindolanda Trust Work Experience Placement
A structured work-experience placement for students aged 16-17 at the Vindolanda Trust's Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Fort and Museum in Northumberland, England, including hands-on excavation assistance, post-excavation and artifact preservation work, and a final project, with opportunities to observe live digs.
Alameda County High School Student Election Worker Program
Alameda County's Registrar of Voters allows eligible high school students to serve as paid Election Workers on Election Day, helping run polling places while earning money and gaining hands-on experience in how elections are administered.
Amache Community Archaeology High School Internship
Competitive internship at the Amache National Historic Site with professional archaeologists.