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The ATF Student Volunteer Service Program provides educationally related work assignments for students who desire to complement their education with "hands on" experience. With the permission of the educational institution in which the student is enrolled, the student performs the volunteer service. The purpose of the volunteer program is to provide educational enrichment, early career exploration, and to acquaint volunteers with Federal missions.

The majority of student volunteers are in ATF's Criminal Enforcement Programs area, and the volunteers work with Special Agents and assist them with their day to day duties. Activities of volunteers are structured to permit the volunteer to learn about the various functions of ATF Agents without exposing them to the dangers of the profession. Some of the activities performed by volunteers may include:

Assisting agents in classroom training and ATF presentations.

Examination of court records and other public documents.

Observation of court activities (when applicable).

Observing warrant briefings (where applicable).

Participating in disposition and destruction of evidence.

Eligibility

This program is limited to college students in their senior year.

A minimum of three hours per week is required.

Volunteers will be limited to one semester of participation only.

For more information on the program: contact the nearest ATF Criminal Enforcement Field Office.

Volunteer programs in fields other than Criminal Law Enforcement:
Volunteer programs can be arranged in other areas too, such as:

chemistry,

legal research and administrative support.

Individual schools will have their own general requirements for qualifying work assignments to suit the student's academic goals. This allows for a great deal of flexibility in regard to individual student and office needs.

Status of student volunteers in the Federal service
Student Volunteers are not considered to be Federal employees (except for the purposes of injury compensation and the Torts Claims Act,) and therefore may not be converted to a Federal appointment after their scheduled work assignments are completed. However, their service and experience may be credited as related experience for competitive examination purposes. To learn more, go to Studentjobs.gov.

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