Current Intern/Leadership Opportunities
We encourage all students and their families to check the PHS Intern/Leadership Opportunities webpage weekly to view any and all new opportunities that are open to PHS students to apply to. On this page specifically, we try to provide information on Internship and Leadership Opportunities that become available for students to apply to. These are wonderful experiences that enhance student engagement and leadership exposure, which always looks impressive on resume and future job/college/scholarship applications.
Click HERE to view the list of the Intern/Leadership Opportunities that were posted on the PHS Scholarships Webpage during the 2025-26 school year. There is no guarantee that each of these opportunities will be available again for the 2026-27 school year; however, we are hopeful that they will be and that the timeframes will be similar of their application availability as they were last school year!
Below are mostly local, state, and/or some national Internship/Leadership Opportunities that are currently available for students to apply to:
1) Youth Leadership Pickens Class of 2026-27 (posted on 7/30/26)
-The mission of the Youth Leadership Pickens opportunity is to expose the youth of Pickens County to leadership experiences. PHS students in both grades 11th and 12th grade may apply for this incredible leadership opportunity.
-Click HERE to access the application.
-All applications must be complete and returned directly to the Pickens Chamber of Commerce in person (500 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Jasper, GA 30143) or via email at communications@pickenschamber.com no later than 11am on August 14th.
2) Georgia Kiwanis Emerging Leaders Retreat for GA High School Students (posted on 7/30/26)
-The 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders Retreat, sponsored by the Georgia District of Kiwanis International, is a program that will be held on September 19-20 and is available to all high school students in the state of Georgia who are in 9th - 12th grades for Fall 2026. Teachers, school administrators, community leaders, and Kiwanians are asked to identify any student who they believe could emerge as a leader after being trained in a number of areas related to serving leadership. Students can also self-nominate.
-This fun and interactive experience will be led by America’s Student Leadership Trainer, Dave Kelly. Dave is an award-winning student leadership speaker in both the U.S. and Canada. He is an expert in engaging students in community service. He is a Georgia resident, parent, and Kiwanis member.
- The 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders Retreat will be held at the Georgia FFA/FCCLA Campground in Covington, GA. Check-in begins at 11 am on Saturday, September 19, followed by lunch, and then the program begins. Pick-up will be at noon on Sunday, September 20. Note: Lodging is in bunk houses and students will need to bring either linens or sleeping bags, pillows, etc. A complete list will be sent after registration.
-The registration fee is $125 per student, which includes 3 meals (lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday), snacks and refreshments, lodging for Saturday night, all materials, and more!
-Click HERE to complete the online registration form.
-The deadline to complete the registration form is Friday, August 28th, 2026.
3) Talking Rock Events Committee (TREC) Volunteer Opportunities
-The lovely Talking Rock Community hosts several events throughout the year and is looking for volunteer help.
-For more information and how to sign up to volunteer, please email the Talking Rock Events Committee at events@talkingrockga.com or call/text them at 706-851-9152 (if you text, then please provide your name in the message).
4) Keep Pickens Beautiful (KPB) Teen Squad Volunteer Opportunity
-Want to earn volunteer hours by helping Keep Pickens Beautiful? Then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! You will earn volunteer hours while working outdoors to beautify your community by planting and maintaining gardens, helping with special events, and participating in community clean-ups.
-Click HERE to register now as a KPB Teen and to sign up for summer volunteer hours that will be available on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm at the KPB Office throughout both June and July.
Past Internship/Leadership Opportunities
The following is a list of intern/leadership opportunities that were posted and the deadlines have since passed:
*nothing to post as of 7/30/26.