Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) Internship
Semester-based internships at the Archaeological Research Institute open to high school, college, and vocational students in departments including archaeology, land stewardship, historic preservation, and education, offered as both paid and unpaid positions with academic advisor coordination available for school credit.
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ARI Teen Immersion: Exploring History (Ages 13-18)
A four-day summer archaeology immersion camp for teens ages 13-18 at the Archaeological Research Institute's base camp, combining excavation at the Guard Archaeological Preserve with lab work, pottery-making, and lessons on ancient techniques integrating STEM and anthropology.
Amache Community Archaeology High School Internship
Competitive internship at the Amache National Historic Site with professional archaeologists.
Cal Day at the Archaeological Research Facility (UC Berkeley)
An annual free open-house event where UC Berkeley's Archaeological Research Facility hosts lectures, panel discussions, lab tours, and hands-on activities (ceramic reconstruction, rock art painting, paleoethnobotany, career talks) for prospective students, families, and the community.
Colonial Williamsburg Public Archaeology Institute
A free, highly selective one-week summer program (two sessions, 10 students each) for students entering grades 9-12, working alongside Colonial Williamsburg archaeologists excavating Custis Square, learning artifact identification, site recording, and interpretation, and concluding with a guided public site tour.
Local Summer Archaeological Field School (Foothill College)
Free 10-day field school teaching survey/excavation at Clear Lake, CA sites.
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology Volunteer & Internship Program
Volunteer and internship placements at UC Berkeley's Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology supporting exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation, registration, and collections management under staff supervision; open to Bay Area community members, with capacity currently limited.