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This month, two city departments host events to share paid jobs and volunteer opportunities. Virginia Aquarium will host a virtual open volunteer house, and Parks & Recreation will host a fair for work at the Bow Creek Recreation Center.

The details are below, along with information about the career opportunities, volunteers and internships currently available with the city of Virginia Beach.

Virginia Aquarium Virtual Volunteer Open House
February 13, 16:45, virtual

The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center offers meaningful ways to support the environment and local conservation through volunteering. Check out various volunteer opportunities In the Virginia AquariumSuch as animal visitors and conservation visitors through an open virtual volunteer house. Get acquainted and talk to the aquarium staff and learn about volunteers and openings for young people, adults and student experience.

Advance registration is requiredS After registration, a confirmation email will be sent with information on how to join the event.

Fair for work with parks and recreation of Virginia
February 26, 4:00 pm, Bow Creek Recreation Center

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation (VBPR) will host a work fair to find energetic, dedicated employees to fill hundreds of spring and summer part -time positions. The department carries 350-500 employees a year to fill those seasonal positions that have the potential to extend in the fall. Positions with particularly high demand include staff for raising children, saving and rescuers.

VBPR hiring managers and team members will be in place to answer questions about interested candidates. Take a look at the current job openings.

Career opportunities with the city

Serviceing kilograms of the coastline, the city of Virginia Beach offers jobs with generous benefits in 35 departments. Learn more about the current opportunities, benefits and general information about the employment of Virginiabeach.gov/carers.

Weekly recruitment questions and answers to human resources
Thursday, 11am to 1pm, virtual

Do you have questions about a specific description of the work or interview process? A great way to answer your questions is to talk directly to a recruiter. The Human Resources Department hosts weekly virtual questions and answers sessions for anyone interested in a career with the city of Virginia Beach.

Students also have opportunities

If you are a student who wants to get a significant experience to help you start your career or add to your professional research, the city of Virginia Beach has opportunities for you as well.

2025. Summer Youth Employment Program
Send applications by March 12

Residents of Virginia Beach, aged 16-21, can apply for the summer youth’s employment program for 2025. Each year, this opportunity to build a career uses over 100 people to work in various city agencies and private companies. The eight -week program works from June 16 to August 6.

Internships for college students
Applications accepted now and current

The award -winning program for internships of the city of Virginia Beach is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge from their field of study in a professional environment. Depending on the positions available, some interns can even be hired as full -time employees. The current internship opportunities are offered by the departments of budget and management services, parks and recreation, utilities and public works. Apply now to be considered for spring/summer positions.

More volunteer options

The city of Virginia Beach recognizes the huge reserve of knowledge and skills in our community and encourages the people of adults and youth to contribute to their valuable time and talents to different jobs on a volunteer basis.

Through the Volunteer Resources Service, Virginia Beach has several opportunities to donate your talents, which helps the farmers market with educational tours for children to learn more about agriculture or assisting in Community Community Efforts with a Public Community Division for Community Encourage urban initiatives, programs and opportunities for residents to provide feedback. Learn more at virginiabeach.gov/volunteer and see all the available options.