Teen Opportunities

Connecting Teens to Environmental Opportunities!

The following list highlights some environmental jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities available for teens in the Chicago area.

Showing 1 - 18 of 18 opportunities (Clear Search)

Position/Organization	Type	Event Date	Salary
Nature Photography Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	6/11/26
Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	6/25/26
Community Paddle Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	6/28/26
Calling of the Frogs Forest Preserve District of DuPage County	Event	7/2/26
Kids’ Fest Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	7/11/26
Crafternoon: Mosaics and Collages Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	7/17/26
Fitness Hike Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	8/1/26
Plant and Paddle Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	8/20/26
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	8/27/26
Fitness Hike Forest Preserves of Cook County	Event	9/10/26
Restoration Workday Volunteer Forest Preserve District of Kane County	Volunteer
Seasonal Roads Preprofessional 2026 Forest Preserve District of DuPage County	Job	11/18/25	$18 - 20/hourly
Seasonal Trails and Streams Worker 2026 Forest Preserve District of DuPage County	Job	11/18/25	$17 - 18/hourly
Seasonal Veterinary Preprofessional 2026 Forest Preserve District of DuPage County	Job	12/12/25	$16/hourly
Natural Areas Restoration Technician Native Restoration Services	Job	1/5/26	$16-$23 DOE
Seasonal Natural Areas Restoration Technician Native Restoration Services	Job	3/9/26	$16-$23 DOE
Seasonal Natural Areas Restoration Technician Native Restoration Services	Job	5/19/26	$16-$23 DOE
Summer Ecology Assistant Fermilab Natural Areas	Internship	4/7/25	$15.00-$22.50

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