Liberal Arts

• Check out the How Students Can Gain Hands-on Relevant Experience Guide!
• Check out our available “How to Gain Experience to Land the Job you Want” video!
• Review our “Reframing The Narrative Guide”. This workbook helps career changers and job seekers identify and showcase transferable skills from any role.

• Top Virtual Volunteer Opportunities for Students
• Idealist
• Volunteer.gov
• VolunteerMatch
• CatchAFire
• CitizenScience.gov
• Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies – Healthcare
• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association Volunteers
• AARP Volunteer Opportunities
• Social Work Volunteer Opportunities
• I Am Cyber Safe Volunteers
• Cyber Volunteer Resource Center
• GitHub – Open source STEM projects looking for volunteers

Short-term projects for liberal arts majors can focus on research, creative endeavors, community engagement, or skill development, leveraging their strong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills, including:

• Research-based projects:
  • Local history analysis:Research and present a historical narrative about a local landmark or community event using primary sources from archives.
  • Social issue analysis: Conduct interviews and surveys to explore a local social issue, then write a report with recommendations for improvement.
  • Media analysis: Analyze the portrayal of a specific topic across different media outlets, identifying biases and perspectives.
  • Literature review: Explore a particular theme or author within a literary genre and present findings in a written paper.
• Creative projects:
  • Documentary film: Create a short documentary on a local community group or issue, incorporating interviews and visual storytelling.
  • Podcast series: Design and produce a podcast series exploring a niche topic with interviews from experts and diverse perspectives.
  • Digital storytelling: Develop an interactive digital story using multimedia elements to convey a narrative or message.
  • Community art project: Facilitate a collaborative art project with local residents to address a community concern or celebrate cultural diversity.
• Community engagement projects:
  • Volunteer program design: Develop a volunteer program for a local organization, including recruitment strategies and impact assessment.
  • Public awareness campaign: Create a campaign to educate the community about a relevant social issue using creative communication strategies.
  • Community needs assessment: Conduct research to identify the most pressing needs in a local community, then propose solutions.
  • Workshop facilitation: Design and deliver a workshop on a topic related to your major (e.g., writing, public speaking, critical thinking) to community members.
• Skill development projects:
  • Professional writing portfolio: Compile a collection of writing samples showcasing your skills in different formats (e.g., cover letters, persuasive essays, news articles).
  • Data visualization project: Use data analysis tools to visualize complex information on a relevant topic and present findings in a compelling format.
  • Website design: Develop a basic website for a local organization or personal brand, focusing on user experience and visual design.
  • Social media campaign: Design and implement a social media campaign to promote an event or cause, tracking engagement metrics.

Other resources:

• Virtual Internships
• CitizenScience.gov Catalog
• SNHU & Forage Job Simulations – Open to all majors. View the “Gain Experience” section on any Career 360 community page!
• Parkey Dewey Micro-Internships
• Hub Spot Micro-Internships
• Search job board sites like SNHU Handshake or Indeed for “Temporary, Part-time” opportunities
• US Dept of Labor – Seasonal Opportunities
• SeasonalJobs.com
• Federal Internship Portal
  • View the federal page for hiring paths and opportunities for Students & Graduates
• Career 360 Internship Page

• PwC Talent Exchange
• Upwork
• Fiverr
• Freelancer
• Behance
• We Work Remotely Contract Work
• SAM.GOV – Contract Opportunities

• ApprenticeshipUSA
• Difference between an Apprenticeship Program and a Internship Program
• Experiential learning is a short-term educational professional development or training experience opportunity that allows students to explore professional development; certification preparation and/or professional practice experiences, completing a minimum of 60 hours in that experience:
  • Be sure to talk with your academic advisor about experiential learning or elective courses for your degree program, and how to register/enroll!