About the role#
The Semester of Service Program provides students with a project-based volunteer opportunity to support Federal missions. You will gain hands-on experience and build career skills while working directly with the U.S. Marshals Service. This is an unpaid volunteer position. It does not provide salary, benefits, or a path to permanent employment.
What you'll do#
Your specific duties depend on your assigned office or team. You will contribute to team goals and support daily operations through tasks such as:
- Planning and completing work assignments to meet deadlines.
- Collecting and analyzing relevant information.
- Preparing quality documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Arranging meetings, taking notes, and responding to inquiries.
- Communicating information clearly during formal and informal meetings.
- Collaborating with others to accomplish project objectives.
What you'll need#
To participate, you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and at least 18 years old. You must also meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment at least half-time in an accredited educational institution (trade school, technical institute, college, or university).
- Good academic standing as defined by your institution.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Commitment to volunteering 8 to 20 hours per week for at least 90 days.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Proficiency in written and oral communication.
- Ability to organize multiple assignments simultaneously.
Location & details#
This is an on-site, part-time volunteer role available for the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027 terms. You may select up to two locations from a wide range of cities across the United States and its territories, including Anchorage, Los Angeles, Washington, Miami, Chicago, New York, and many others. Please note that if you cease to be a student at any point during the internship, your participation will be terminated.
About U.S. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice is a government agency based in Washington, DC. It operates to uphold the rule of law, maintain safety, and protect civil rights. The organization employs over 25,000 people and functions as a large federal entity.
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