Semester of Service Student Volunteer Program

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Student Volunteer Program operates an intentional, year-round recruitment cycle designed around the academic calendar. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career skills.

Student Volunteer Program Essentials

We offer student volunteer hours unpaid. Student volunteers perform only clerical and administrative tasks. Student volunteer experiences usually last one semester, are unpaid, and cannot exceed a six-month period.

To be eligible, you:

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution, participation must be with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled
• Must be in good standing with Academic Institution with a minimum 2.5 GPA 
• Must be at least 18 years old

Student Volunteer Program Terms

The U.S. Marshals Service Student Volunteer Program is offered for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms of each year. There is an open continuous USAJobs vacancy announcement that runs from October 1 – September 30.  You may apply during this period and select the term(s) you would like to be considered for. 

When applying you can choose up to two locations to be considered for.  District locations can be viewed here.  The Arlington, VA Headquarters houses several divisions which can be viewed here.