For Arlingteens

Help Wanted: The Arlington Teen Job Board

Teen Ambassador Positions: Arlington County is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate students from Arlington High Schools to become teen ambassadors for an exciting new project developing the Arlington's Child & Youth Well-Being Plan. Applications close on August 21st.

Summer Camp Jobs Opportunities

Part-time Lifeguard Positions

Skill-building Opportunities 

TEAM Program: Hands-on training in amusement rental business management.

For more information, visit the Arlington Employment Center

View County job openings, apply, and join our Talent Community

Arlingteens Leaders Summer Internship 

Arlington County Government Internships: These positions offer opportunities to qualified individuals with little or no previous professional work experience to help them prepare for a career in a variety of fields of work.

Arlington Career Center Internship Listings

Summer Camp 2025 Volunteer Opportunities: Join a unique opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Sign Up to Remove Invasive Plants

Internships and Skill-building Opportunities

Get Environmental Experience! Join Park Corps. 

Visit Volunteer Arlington to check out a list of volunteer opportunities and their Partner Directory

Did you know that in Virginia, all 14 and 15 year old workers need to get an Employment Certificate (Work Permit) prior to performing any work. The application process can be completed online at the button below.  

Virginia Employment Certification Application

Wondering how to go about writing a resume? Check out these videos from the Arlington Employment Center for some helpful tips.

Wondering how to answer common interview questions? Practice for your job interview with these video tips.

Access Resume Review tools and career coaching with Arlington Public Library's Brainfuse Jobnow.

Arlington Mill Drop-In Teen Program: Come fill your afternoon with a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, board games, ping pong/pool tables and more. Monday through Friday from 2:30-7 p.m.

Check out these Teen Night Events happening at various community centers

After-School Programs at Gunston CC, Thomas Jefferson CC, Kenmore MS, and Wakefield HS

DJ Classes: Learn the basic music production skills needed to create your own beats on a computer

Do you want to join a group of Arlington teens who work to create positive change in our community? Join the Teen Network Board!

Get a Library Card and find a good book at Arlington Public Library

Arlington Public Library Events for Teens

Recreation resources for individuals with special needs

Want more? Visit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Teen Event Page

Find Your Sport (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, etc.) 

Teen Sports Nights

Community Center Drop-Ins (Sport Specific)

Community Center Fitness Membership 

Want more? Visit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Teen Event Page

Register for an Art class

Local Artist Opportunities

Arlington Public Library's Open Lab is a great workspace for personal or collaborative creative projects

Tour our Public Art Collection: Arlington is home to more than seventy permanent public art projects

Find a Park: Did you know 99% of all people in Arlington live within a 10-minute walk of a park?

Apply to be a Park Steward 

Sign Up to Remove Invasive Plants

iRide SmarTrip Card: Arlington students with a registered iRide can ride ART bus and (some) Metrobus routes for free.

Catch a VRE Train: Passengers 18 and under can ride any Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train for free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Children ages 11-18 riding alone will need a valid school, state, or VRE Reduced Fare ID (application is available at www.vre.org).

Arlington Community Foundation  

Collection of Scholarships from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

APS College Resources

Avoid Scholarship Scams

Want more? Consider other Regional and National Collegiate Scholarships 

Federal Student Aid  

Are you a high school graduate looking to gain experience in law enforcement? Arlington County Police Department's Cadet Program is a unique and valuable opportunity where you will receive training, mentorship, hands-on experience, and hourly compensation. Click here to learn more information!

The Registered Apprenticeship Academy 

The Teen Health Clinic, part of the County's Department of Human Services, is open to all teens, regardless of where you live, your gender, or your sexual orientation. Services are low- or no-cost, and include free condoms, pregnancy prevention education, testing for pregnancy, STIs, HIV, and more. 

Additional Resources: 

• The Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau can help with mental health challenges.
• Arlington Public Schools Health Screenings
• Helpful local and national resources for Arlington’s LGBTQIA+ residents
• Resources for kids with special needs 

Mental Health Services

Bullying Prevention and Reporting 

School Safety and Security 

For more resources, visit Health & Safety - Arlington Public Schools (apsva.us)

Arlington Food Assistance: find public assistance programs, food pantries, hot meals, and more

Arlington Public Schools free/reduced meals

Housing and Rent Services

Homeless Services

For additional resources, visit the full Arlington Families page