Volunteer Internship Program
Broward County’s Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience. Our goal is to offer selected VIP candidates the opportunity to gain insight into the new, dynamic and changing world of public sector employment and prepare them for exciting opportunities with Broward County. The program's goal is to encourage students to pursue careers within County government, while providing a meaningful learning opportunity. Volunteer Interns will also have the opportunity to be mentored by senior staff, contribute to the agency's goals, and make a difference.
Temporary, unpaid placement in a Broward County agency that provides Volunteer Interns with practical and professional work experience.
- Opportunity to work in County Administration, Finance and Administrative Services, Port Everglades, Aviation, Human Resources, Enterprise Technology Services, Libraries, Environmental Protection, Human Services, Transit and many more!
- Volunteer Interns learn the business of a designated agency through their assistance with daily operational tasks and assignments/projects.
- Volunteer Interns will be able to integrate theory with practice in a government environment.
- Ideal for students seeking work experience in their program/major. Volunteer Interns have the potential to receive academic credit based upon their school's internship requirements.
- Minimum duration of assignment is equivalent to one semester or 3- 4 months (spring/winter, summer or fall).
- Volunteer Interns will work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
- Volunteer Interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at an accredited college, university, or a Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredited vocational/technical school and remain an active student throughout the internship period.
- Volunteer Interns must possess an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above.
If selected for the Volunteer Internship Program, a
VIP Release and Waiver of Liability Form will be required to be completed and signed upon the acceptance of the internship. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need their parent/guardian's signature on this form.
