The IEEE Student Volunteer Program (SVP) is an activity within IEEE that serves IEEE global membership by providing opportunities for IEEE student members to participate in an intern-like capacity supporting IEEE projects. Participating IEEE Student Volunteers gain exposure to real-world problems, acquire valuable practical experience, and build professional networks. Documented IEEE volunteer hours support graduation requirements and career-building goals. The IEEE Student Volunteer Program is an international project, with intent to connect students, universities, and industry to IEEE projects and activities world-wide.

The SVP has new opportunities for current and prospective IEEE Student Members. SVP student volunteers will get broad exposure to the IEEE with specific development of contacts and understanding relevant to their declared major and IEEE discipline area, leading to opportunities for academic growth, professional network development, and career opportunities. The SVP team is international, and volunteers will work remotely, with no travel required. Volunteer positions will be filled on a rolling basis and will be appointed for 6 months with an option to extend as needed. The anticipated level of effort is from one to ten hours per week, which may be adjusted to meet student needs for a specific number of volunteer hours to support graduation requirements. Specific assignments will be negotiated between the SVP team, the student, and the project owner. The actual duration and tasks for each assignment are dependent on the project owner’s needs.