Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Monday

Showers and thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains to the Gulf Coast on Monday. Thunderstorms with large hail and severe wind gusts are expected Monday afternoon and evening across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

NOAA/NWS Student

Volunteer Program

Summer 2026 Session - Announcement

Applications Due 28 February 2026 Selections Made by Tuesday 31 March 2026

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails! Apply to our summer volunteer program and gain real-world operational meteorology experience. Opportunities are available at the NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) in Las Vegas, NV.

Outcomes | You will: develop an understanding of the culture, responsibilities, and services of the WFO; complete operational training; assist the WFO in providing real-time operational services to its customers; complete a (small) research project that benefits the student and WFO; participate in office outreach activities; receive career counseling; possibly visit other nearby WFOs. Current students may elect to receive credit for the volunteer program and should consult with appropriate university officials.

Schedule |

WFO Las Vegas, NV

Dates: Jun 1 to Aug 15
Frequency: ~2-3 days/week
Hours: 2PM - 6PM

The start and end dates are flexible.

Eligibility | To qualify, applicants must be an undergraduate student entering their junior or senior year or a graduate student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months). Applicants should be pursuing or have a degree in meteorology that meets the U.S. Government Series 1340 requirements (link) or a degree in hydrology that meets the 1315 requirements (link). All volunteers are subject to a mandatory security background check. This position is unpaid.

Application | The selection process will be competitive. Applicants must submit 1) a resume, 2) a single-page cover letter expressing interests, motivation, skills, preferred start/end dates, and which of the four offices applying to, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) one letter of reference (academic). Approximately 1 to 3 volunteers will be selected.

Send applications and questions to:

WFO Las Vegas, NV

Stanley.Czyzyk@noaa.gov

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Monday

NWS Student Volunteer

Summer 2026 Session - Announcement

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails