Oportunidades para estudiantes en Tucson, AZ

Teens interested in law enforcement train with Tucson police officers, ride along on patrol shifts, and compete against other explorer posts around the state. New explorers complete a two-week summer academy first.

A year-round center for people ages 14 to 24 that places eligible youth in paid work experience and internships. It also offers one-on-one career planning and free workshops on resumes, interviews, career exploration and financial literacy.

Teen volunteers hear real cases involving other teens. Jurors only need to show up for a session, while students who want to argue cases as teen attorneys complete a training course and pass the Teen Court Bar Exam.

Youth On Their Own supports students in Pima County who are experiencing homelessness and living without a parent or guardian. Students who stay enrolled and meet program requirements get a monthly stipend, free basic needs from the Mini Mall, and one-on-one success coaching.

Year-round one-stop center for Pima County youth ages 14-24, offering paid work experience, job placement, career coaching and training referrals. This is a separate, year-round program from the county Summer Youth Employment Program.

El Rio Health recruits about 15 Tucson youth ages 14-24 to a youth leadership team that advises its Reproductive Health Access Project, a community health-education initiative. Members help shape outreach and peer education for other young people.

Teen volunteers help staff exhibits, run activities and support events at Children's Museum Tucson. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the museum online form.

Volunteers support museum operations in Tucson. Guest Services is the entry role open to teens; the Docent role carries a two-year commitment and is not the teen path. Call the museum at (520) 881-0606 to start.