Student Volunteer (Unpaid Position)

U.S. Department of Labor

Washington, DC
3 days ago

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: The following documents are required from ALL applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY): Resumes: Your resume (two or fewer pages)showing your work experience if any to include start and end dates (Month/Year).Any knowledge, skills or abilities youve gained through education that relate to the vacancy. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position.

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Student Volunteer (Unpaid Position)

Department of Labor

Office of Inspector General

Various OIG Components

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Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as an independent and objective unit within DOL. OIG is responsible for auditing, investigating DOL programs and operations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of the programs; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs and operations.

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Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

New York, NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

GS 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Part-time - (8-20 hours) Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Internships - Student Volunteer Program

Occupations and job series

0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

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Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SV-26-OIG-FO-13020448 Control number 880595200

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Students

Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.

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Open to post-secondary students currently accepted for enrollment, seeking a diploma/degree in an trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution on a full or half-time basis as defined by the educational institution.

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Make an impact while you learn, as a student volunteer. The Fall 2026 program offers students an opportunity to volunteer to support a program-based project that supports real federal missions, gains hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. This position is unpaid.

The Student Volunteer program, authorized by 5 CFR Part 308, enables Federal agencies to engage students in uncompensated work assignments that provide educational experience, career exploration and skill development. These assignments are designed to align with each agencys strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

The main goal of this project is to support and assist OIG Investigators, Auditors, Legal, IT Specialist and/or Human Resources:

Prepare and/ or review files, investigative reports or audits.
Conduct sensitive, complex reviews and investigations.
Analyze, visualize and optimize business processes using the platforms existing audit logs.
Prepare quality documents and keep information confidential.
Collect and analyze relevant information.
Plan and complete work assignments on time.
Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal and informal meetings.
Contribute to team efforts and assist team members to accomplish work goals.
Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Actively enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution (Trade school, technical or vocational institution, junior college, college or university).
Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
Continue enrollment in qualifying academic program for the duration of the volunteer service.
Commit and agree to volunteer, 8-20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.

Qualifications

All eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application.

To be a Student Volunteer, you must meet the below eligibility requirements:

Be at least 16 years old; and 2. Be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited academic institution on an at least part-time basis.

A transcript showing proof of current enrollment is required to be submitted with your application package. Prior to onboarding, proof of enrollment for the semester of your volunteer service is required to verify your eligibility status as a student. *The Ideal Candidate for the Student Volunteer (Unpaid Position). Basic knowledge research and writing skills to be able to research and prepare reports of their findings. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing. Experience with office automation systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
No Recruitment Incentives will be offered.
This position is outside the bargaining unit.
This position is telework eligible based on managements determination.
Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.

If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.

An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in an accredited college or university and vocational or technical institution.

See the Required Documents section of this announcement. If you do not submit a transcript (unofficial or official) indicating your possession of the required education, you will not be considered for this position.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

If the student is not currently enrolled or is between academic programs, the student may have a brief interim period of not more than five months during which the student must demonstrate a bona fide intention of continuing to pursue a course of study immediately after the interim period has ended. This documentation may be provided through an official letter from the academic institution confirming the students status as a continuing student, or similar documentation.

Additional information

Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

This announcement is to recruit Student Volunteers for Fall 2026.

Student Volunteers are not employees of the Federal Government. Therefore, their service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits.

"This position is physically located based on the student volunteer (unpaid) duty location. Incumbents are eligible to telework, subject to supervisor approval, but must also report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period."

Other locations may be negotiable.

"Note: Veterans Preference does not apply. "This is a volunteer position and does not qualify for benefits."

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

This is a Student Volunteer (Unpaid position). A Student Volunteer is not an employee of the Federal Government for any purposes other than injury compensation and laws relating to the Federal Tort Claims Acts. Therefore, service time is not creditable for leave accrual or any other federal employee benefits. Students are not eligible for noncompetitive conversion to positions in the Federal service.

Student Volunteers are eligible to receive transit benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants are encouraged to address their education, experience, and motivation for applying for this opportunity with the Department of Labor on their resume. Experience is defined as paid, unpaid, volunteer, and lived experience as it demonstrates the knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs in this announcement.

You may preview questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13020448

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the knowledge, skills or abilities related to the project needs in this announcement. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.)

Agency personnel will make the final determination concerning your referral status. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. Failure to do so may result in your removal from consideration.

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Student Volunteers are eligible to receive transit benefits.

Required documents

Required Documents

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The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

The following documents are required from ALL applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

Resumes: Your resume (two or fewer pages)showing your work experience if any to include start and end dates (Month/Year).Any knowledge, skills or abilities youve gained through education that relate to the vacancy.
Proof of Eligibility: Academic transcript, evidence of enrollment (e.g., acceptance letter or equivalent), or other official documentation from a qualifying educational institution, career technical education program or service program showing that you meet the eligibility requirements as described in the Education section of this announcement.
Proof of Qualifications: Academic transcripts are sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, as described in this announcement, where you are seeking to qualify, at least in part, on the basis of your education. Unofficial Transcripts must state the students name, name of the school, current GPA/academic standing, past and current coursework with credits for each course, enrollment status, degree program, and proof of enrollment for the current semester. See Qualifications and Evaluations. If you are a graduate-level student, you should also submit your undergrad transcripts with your application.
Proof of Enrollment: Academic transcript or other official documentation from the educational institution proving your status as a student who is currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution. See Qualifications and Evaluations.

The following documents are required if applicable:

Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.

NOTE: OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status

Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.

Agency contact information

Jennifer George

Phone 202-693-5195 Email george.jennifer@oig.dol.gov Address Office of Inspector General

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.

USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agencys point of contact on the job announcement.To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

The following documents are required from ALL applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

Resumes: Your resume (two or fewer pages)showing your work experience if any to include start and end dates (Month/Year).Any knowledge, skills or abilities youve gained through education that relate to the vacancy.
Proof of Eligibility: Academic transcript, evidence of enrollment (e.g., acceptance letter or equivalent), or other official documentation from a qualifying educational institution, career technical education program or service program showing that you meet the eligibility requirements as described in the Education section of this announcement.
Proof of Qualifications: Academic transcripts are sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, as described in this announcement, where you are seeking to qualify, at least in part, on the basis of your education. Unofficial Transcripts must state the students name, name of the school, current GPA/academic standing, past and current coursework with credits for each course, enrollment status, degree program, and proof of enrollment for the current semester. See Qualifications and Evaluations. If you are a graduate-level student, you should also submit your undergrad transcripts with your application.
Proof of Enrollment: Academic transcript or other official documentation from the educational institution proving your status as a student who is currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis at a qualifying educational institution. See Qualifications and Evaluations.

The following documents are required if applicable:

Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.

NOTE: OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information

Jennifer George

Phone 202-693-5195 Email george.jennifer@oig.dol.gov Address Office of Inspector General

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210

Next steps

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Office of Inspector General

Volunteering with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.

The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient, and effective transactions.

The Department of Labor does not make unfavorable hiring decisions on the basis of an applicants previous or current unemployment, or the fact that an applicant has experienced financial difficulty through no fault of his/her own and has undertaken good faith efforts to meet his/her financial obligations. Consideration is given to financial status in relation to appointments only where required by law, regulation, or Executive Order.

Student Volunteer with disabilities can contact the vacancy point of contact listed on the job vacancy announcement to request reasonable accommodations needed for the application process.

Agency contact information

Jennifer George

Phone 202-693-5195 Email george.jennifer@oig.dol.gov Address Office of Inspector General

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210

Summary

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

New York, NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $0 - $0 without compensation Pay scale & grade

GS 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Part-time - (8-20 hours) Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Internships - Student Volunteer Program

Occupations and job series

0099 General Student Trainee

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SV-26-OIG-FO-13020448 Control number 880595200

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