Opportunties Table

 Status TitleOrganization Description Type of Opportunity Department Eligible Grades Have to Apply? Due Date Date Created
ActiveLetter Writing Virtual EventWe Are Artistic

Join us for a letter writing event, where we'll be writing letters using this award-winning, proven tactic to reach potential voters in important upcoming elections. Invite your friends, too and let them know about Vote Forward, a pioneering and innovative program using letters to help volunteers like us turn out

Community ServiceSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYesOctober 4, 2024
ActiveVirtual Volunteer Opportunities with We Are ArtisticWe Are Artistic

We are looking for virtual volunteers to do tasks like: Designing social media posts. Making press releases. Managing our Threads, Facebook page etc. Uploading stuff to our gallery. Doing outreach and reach out to companies to see if they will donate supplies for in-person events, send press releases and find

Community ServiceGeneralSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYesOctober 4, 2024
ActiveEngineering Fieldtrip: OPC’s Youth Environmental Justice and Legal Advocacy Workshop OutreachOffice of the People's Counsel

Workshop Goals and Benefits Empowering Students: The workshop aims to equip students with essential skills in environmental justice advocacy, community organizing, and engaging with governmental regulators. This empowers them to become effective advocates for their own communities and prepares them to become tomorrow's leaders. Skill Development: Students will gain practical knowledge and

WorkshopEngineering AcademySeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYes10/22/2024October 4, 2024
ActiveHBCU College FairHBCU

College fair for all Juniors and Seniors with opportunites for onsite admissions.

OtherGeneralSeniors, JuniorsSeptember 26, 2024
ActiveVirtual SAT Bootcamp and College Admissions WorkshopSchoolhouse

We are a non-profit with the mission of connecting the world with free, peer-to-peer tutoring. We offer free, virtual tutoring programs for high school students. We were founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy in 2020 and have supported 100,000+ students so far. We currently offer three different types of programs.

WorkshopGeneralSeptember 24, 2024
ActiveVolunteer for Soapstone Cleanup and RedesignMaya McLaughlin, Senior at Jackson-Reed

Looking for volunteers to support an Eagle Scout project that one of our seniors is planning and coming up in the next few weeks. The Soapstone Restoration project includes an invasive species and garbage removal to allow for cleaner and healthier environment. This project will be directed by Maya McLaughlin,

Community ServiceGeneral, ScienceSeniorsYes10/31/2024September 22, 2024
ActiveFree Choreography Workshop "Choreo Rhythm & Flow"Glen Echo Park

Free Choreography Workshop: "Choreo Rhythm & Flow" Hip Hop choreography workshop Saturday, 9/28 at Glen Echo Park Ages 13 - 18, space is limited To register: go to Glenechopark.org/dances

WorkshopGeneral, Performing Arts09/28/2024September 22, 2024
ActiveUrban Alliance visits J-RUrban Alliance

The Academy of Finance and Hospitality and Tourism will be hosting Urban Alliance this Thursday, September 26, during 2nd period in the library. They will provide information on potential full-year internships for seniors. Don’t miss this opportunity!

InternshipGeneral, Academy of Finance, Academy of Hospitality & TourismSeniorsSeptember 22, 2024
ActiveAcademy of Finance Work-Based LearningAOF & DC Credit Union

The Academy of Finance is excited to host a 6-part bi-weekly lunch and learn series in Ms. Ward's room, facilitated by the DC Credit Union, starting Tuesday, October 1st. This is a great way to continue learning about financial literacy and explore various fields in finance. It’s also an excellent

WorkshopAcademy of FinanceSeptember 22, 2024
ActiveGoods For Good - Join our Youth Action Board!Goods For Good

Want to take on a leadership role at G4G and in your community and Do Good? If you are in high school and want to serve as a leader in service work, you can apply to be on G4G’s Youth Action Board. Early in the school year, G4G accepts applications

Community ServiceGeneralSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYes10/06/2024September 20, 2024
ActiveJR PTSOUS DEPT OF STATE

Semester, Summer, and Virtual International Exchange Opportunities for Jackson-Reed Students. National Security Language Initiative For Youth (NSLI-Y), Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES), and Future Leaders Exchange Abroad (FLEX) Programs. NSLI-Y (including virtual option), FLEX Abroad and YES Abroad are programs of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of

Summer Program, OtherWorld LangugagesYes11/04/2024September 19, 2024
ActiveLittle Forest Park-Park Clean Up!National Park Service

Join National Park Service volunteers on Sunday, September 22nd from 9 AM - 12 PM, pulling invasive weeds in Little Forest Park. Meet at the corner of 28th and Newlands Sts NW. Students can earn service hours for this activity. Come for a little bit or stay a while -

Community ServiceGeneralSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenSeptember 15, 2024
ActiveMurch Fall FairMurch Elementary

We are hoping to recruit middle and high school students to help us with our annual Fall Fair.  Our Jackson-Reed volunteers were a tremendous help last year!  We hope the fair was a fun way for them to serve their community.We are looking for volunteers to run booths, concessions, crafts,

Community ServiceSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenSeptember 15, 2024
ActiveAfterschool Art Instructor, PK3 - 2ndAbrakadoodle Arts Education

Art Instructor, PK3 - 2nd Location: Janney ES, WDC Days: Monday – Friday Times: 4:45pm - 5:45pm Abrakadoodle of Washington, DC is seeking a high energy instructor for after-school art classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for great pay for part time hours. Do you - Have

JobGeneral, Visual ArtsSeniorsSeptember 12, 2024
ActiveGirl Security National Fellows Program

This program is designed as a 100% virtual training that provides workforce development and an immersive learning experience to explore the content and skills that are critically necessary in addressing the future challenges facing the national security field. No experience in security studies is required, though an interest in the

InternshipGeneralSeniors, JuniorsYes09/22/2024September 12, 2024
ActiveRegeneron Science Talent Search 2025Society for Science

The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. It started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. Application deadline: November 7, 2024. Learn more and apply.

CompetitionEngineering Academy, Health and Biomedical Academy, ScienceSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYes11/07/2024September 12, 2024
ActiveGlen Echo Park Echo Arts Festival Glen Echo Park

Request for J-R student volunteers & attendees! For student volunteers, please contact Emily Crews: ecrews@glenechopark.org

Community ServiceGeneralSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenSeptember 8, 2024
ActiveBritish International School of Washington Global University FairBritish International School of Washington

British International School of Washington (BISW) extends an invitation to Jackson-Reed students and families to attend their annual global university fair on Monday, 16 September 2024 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please register here by Sunday, 15 September 2024. ATTENDING COLLEGES McMaster University, Canada The American University of Paris, France American College of Thessaloniki, Greece University

OtherSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, Freshmen09/15/2024September 6, 2024
ActiveCamp Spark Girls CampDC Fire and EMS Department along with Local 36

The DC Fire and EMS Department along with Local 36 will be hosting a girl's camp on September 28-29, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm daily. This free two-day camp will expose young girls between the ages of 12-17 to career opportunities within the fire service, with the intent

WorkshopYes09/27/2024September 6, 2024
ActiveThe Capital Recruiter Job and Resource Fair

Monday, September 16, 10 am-2 pm DC Stadium Armory 2001 E. Capitol St SE

Job09/16/2024September 6, 2024
ActivePaid Positions for Youth Advocates Available at YWPYoung Women's Project

YWP is recruiting Youth Justice Advocates for the 2024-25 school year to work on mental health, safety, and reproductive justice campaigns doing peer education, training, policy research, and peer support. Youth Advocates work 4-6 hours a week ( 3 hrs in person/1.5 virtual) and are paid $10-17 an hour. Commitment

Community Service, Internship, JobSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYes09/30/2024September 4, 2024
ActiveVolunteer at Van Ness Main StreetVan Ness Main Street

This is a series of Van Ness/Forest Hills community events on Saturday, September 14 from 10 am to 10 pm. Volunteer Interest Form lists a range of opportunities and times. An event coordinator will be in touch to discuss your actual commitment time.

Community ServiceGeneralSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, Freshmen09/14/2024August 31, 2024
ActiveUrban Alliance High School Internship ProgramUrban Alliance

This opportunity connects rising high school seniors to a paid ($17 per hour) school-year internship, job skills training, unique mentoring experiences, and professional development that prepares them for the workforce, college, or trade school. Rising seniors who maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and are eligible for an off-campus early-release

InternshipGeneralSeniorsYes09/20/2024August 30, 2024
Active2025 United States Senate Youth ProgramOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is seeking high-achieving student leaders to participate in the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). DC public, public charter, and private high school juniors and seniors who will be serving in an elected or appointed position during the 2024-25 school

OtherGeneral, Social Studies, WISPSeniors, JuniorsYes10/28/2024August 30, 2024
ActiveMikva Challenge DCMikva Challenge DC

Mikva Challenge DC is now accepting applications for our two citywide, civic engagement, high school programs that provide an opportunity for DC students to elevate their voice in local decision-making with other youth changemakers while earning community service hours, going on field trips, and receiving a stipend. Application deadline: September

Community Service, Internship, WorkshopSeniors, Juniors, Sophmores, FreshmenYes09/17/2024August 30, 2024
 Status TitleOrganization Description Type of Opportunity Department Eligible Grades Have to Apply? Due Date Date Created