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Free Programs for High School Students in Sacramento

Nichable lists 12 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Sacramento, Davis, Roseville and Elk Grove. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 3 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

Volunteer Shifts

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Volunteer· Sacramento, CA
Opening soon

Volun-teen Program

Fairytale Town
Volunteer· Sacramento, CA
Opening soon

Summer @ City Hall (S@CH)

City of Sacramento Department of Youth
Internship· Paid· Sacramento, CA
Opens Apr 1, 2027 · Due Apr 12, 2027

West Sacramento Home Run Paid Summer Internships

City of West Sacramento Home Run
Internship· Paid· West Sacramento, CA
Opening soon

Teen Advisory Board

Roseville Public Library
Program· Roseville, CA
DeadlineRolling
Program· Sacramento, CA
Opens Jan 5, 2027

Sacramento Youth Commission

City of Sacramento
Program· Paid· Sacramento, CA
Opening soon

Teen Volunteer Program

Sacramento Public Library
Volunteer· Sacramento, CA
DeadlineRolling
Volunteer· Sacramento, CA
DeadlineRolling

Young Scholars Program

UC Davis School of Education
Research· Davis, CA
Opens Jan 1, 2027 · Due Mar 1, 2027
Program· Sacramento, CA
Opening soon

SMUD High School Summer Internship Program

Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Internship· Paid· Sacramento, CA
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in Sacramento?

None of these 12 listings names tuition or a required fee. Listings that charge say so in a cost line and are labeled "Costs money", so they aren't on this page. Smaller costs such as travel or materials can still apply, so confirm on the organization's page before you apply.

How do high school students apply to free programs in Sacramento?

Each listing is run by its own organization and you apply on that organization's site. A free Nichable account shows each listing's deadline and how to apply, and lets you save and track them.