There are great internship opportunities (many of them are paid) for students interested in the geosciences. Click on the links below to find out more information!
Geo-Launchpad/STEM paid internship
Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS)
Research Opportunities for Two-Year College Students (ROCCS)
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)
The Geologic Society of America
Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability, and Energy
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars
International Research Experience for Students
Biosphere 2 Research Experience for Undergraduates
Student Experiences Aboard Ships
Association of American Geographers (AAG) Internships
National Geographic Internships
American Geosciences Institute
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Environmental Career Opportunities
Based at UCCS, and with support from National Geographic, COGA provides educator resources and materials from organizations with similar goals, as well as opportunities such as workshops for students and educators.
The Trails and Open Space Coalition …is committed to preserving open space and parks and creating a network of trails, bikeways and greenways for the Pikes Peak region.
Envisioning a Colorado where connected, empowered, and sustainable communities have fulfilled their potential economically, environmentally, and socially, the Alliance offers programs, tools and demonstration models to meet this vision.
Motivating and enabling people to become active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
Work(s) together to protect our communities and the planet. The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Our mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.
The Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO) protects and preserves neighborhoods within the Pikes Peak region … (and) aids neighborhoods in working with government and public and private organizations to strengthen the public process and to improve the quality of life for all.
Palmer Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to preserve….majestic views of the mountains and plains, urban areas rich with interconnected open spaces and parks, working rural landscapes with few pockets of development, and landscape linkages that support wildlife and local agriculture.
The City of Colorado Springs has many volunteer opportunities related to transportation, water resources, parks, etc.
El Paso County hosts several local volunteer efforts. Check their website for details.