Position Description

The Volunteer Student Internship Program (VSIP) offers students the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the federal government while still enrolled in an academic program. Through this program, students can contribute to important projects, learn about careers in public service, and build professional networks.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Key aspects of the program:

• Eligibility : VSIP is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution, pursuing high school, undergraduate, graduate, or professional degrees. Applicants must maintain good academic standing and receive permission from their academic institution to participate.
• Program Details : This is an unpaid internship that offers valuable, real-world experience in a federal work environment. Internships can be tailored to students’ academic and career goals, with participants taking on substantive work assignments that directly relate to their field of study.
• Professional Development : In addition to day-to-day work, interns may receive formal training and mentorship, as well as opportunities to attend events and briefings. The program aims to prepare students for potential future careers in public service and the federal government.
• Flexible Work Environment : VSIP provides flexible work schedules that can accommodate students' academic commitments, with the possibility of both part-time and full-time internships during academic semesters or breaks.

This program is a great way for students to immerse themselves in federal service, enhance their resume, and gain practical experience while still pursuing their education.

For more details, visit: https://www.whs.mil/About-WHS/Directorates/Human-Resources-Directorate-HRD/Careers/Specialized-Employment-Programs/Volunteer-Student-Internship-Program| or USAJOBS Students & Grads page .

WHS is the designated support and service provider of human resources, facilities, resource management, contracting, personnel security, research, equal employment opportunity, and executive services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the Military Departments, other select DoD Components in the National Capital Region and beyond, Congress, and the White House.

WHS enables mission partners’ success by delivering high-quality, convenient services which align to and support the National Defense Strategy and provide an exceptional customer experience that exceeds our partners expectation.