FBI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM  
The 2013 Volunteer Internship Program application will be posted from
October 1st - October 22nd, 2012.
Program Overview
Qualifications
Educational Disciplines
How to Apply
Selection Process
VIP FAQs
Volunteer Internship Program Overview
The FBI Volunteer Internship Program is an unpaid internship opportunity that offers undergraduates (Junior or Senior), graduates or post-doctorate students throughout the country an exciting insider's view of FBI operations and an opportunity to explore career opportunities within the Bureau. The Volunteer Internship Program allows students to work at select Field Office locations and FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC from June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013. FBI Volunteer Interns will spend ten rewarding weeks in the summer working side-by-side with FBI employees on a whole array of organizational matters and in some instances important cases that are vital to the FBI's mission. After completing a summer internship, volunteer internships opportunities are also available throughout the year at selected offices.
With few exceptions, interns will be assigned to FBI Headquarters, the Criminal Justice Information Services in West Virginia and in the 56 field offices. It is crucial that candidates are aware that the travel and commuting costs are the sole responsibility of the student.
Students seeking academic credits from their school through the internship program must submit their request prior to the beginning of the internship.
No matter what career path you eventually choose, serving as an FBI Volunteer Intern will be an experience you will never forget, and one that will benefit you in all of your future endeavors.
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Intern Qualifications
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be enrolled in a college or university that is accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education
- Classified as an Undergraduate (Junior or Senior), Graduate or Post Doctorate Student currently enrolled full-time (a participant cannot be graduating before the program begins)
- Prior to applying and during the program students must have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale and be in good standing with their academic institution
- Must be willing to participate for a term of at least 10 weeks or longer, 40 hours per week (during summer only).
- Continuance during the school year for a minimum of 16 hours per month requires a satisfactory rating from supervisor at the end of the 10 week summer program and space available within the Field Office, resident agency or Headquarters division.
- Must be available if selected to participate in the 2013 Internship program from June 3, 2013 - August 9, 2013
- Must meet FBI employment suitability standards, including policies regarding current and prior usage of illegal drugs, and must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph test, drug test, and personnel security interview (PSI)
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Educational Disciplines
Internship applicants are drawn from a wide range of academic areas that include, but are not limited to: Finance/Accounting, all Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Information System Development, Communications, International Studies, Education, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Foreign Language, History, Journalism, Human Resources, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Archaeology, English, Visual Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, Archives/Library Science, Marketing, Public Relations, Television Production, Business Administration & Management, Master of Business Administration, and many more.
2013 Cyber Initiative: Due to the current critical needs of the Bureau, the Volunteer Internship Program is seeking, but not limited to, individuals who have Cyber related educational backgrounds. These individuals should be majoring in or possess degrees in: Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Information Security, Digital Investigation Management, Network & Communications Management, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Information Technology.
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How to Apply
Headquarters and Field Office locations may consider students for their identified positions all across the United States. Students will only be allowed to apply to Headquarters or to one field office. This office may be close to their permanent address or to the school where they will be residing for the summer. (Multiple field office submissions will not be accepted or reviewed.)
With your application, you must submit your resume and a transcript* to be considered.
*Transcripts or unofficial transcripts should be submitted from the student's last completed semester of school which indicates the cumulative GPA prior to the application date.
The 2013 Volunteer Internship Program application will be posted from
October 1st - October 22nd, 2012.
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Selection Process
The FBI Internship Program is highly competitive. As part of the selection process, FBI representatives from each field office will arrange interviews with the most competitive candidates. Each field office will nominate a designated number of candidates and a Headquarters selection committee will make the final determination. Selections are based on academic achievement, area of study, life/work experiences, and the needs of the FBI. The FBI actively seeks women, minorities and persons with disabilities for participation in the Volunteer Internship Program.
If you are contacted for an interview by an FBI employee, download the following documents and bring these with you to your interview.
Final decisions are generally made by December. Students who are selected will receive a conditional job offer by phone to work as a volunteer intern. The initial offer is conditional because candidates selected must undergo an extensive FBI Background Investigation and receive an FBI Top Secret clearance to participate in the program. The FBI field office nearest to the student's school will contact the student within 45 days of the selection to arrange a preliminary processing appointment. Final official notification of acceptance into the program is contingent upon the successful completion of the background investigation. Selectees will start on June 3, 2013, if backgrounds are favorably adjudicated.
Intern assignments are based on the current skills needed and available internship assignments throughout the Bureau.
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