Senate Internships

Students interning with one of my offices will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative process and get a firsthand look at how the federal government works.

Full-time and part-time internships are available in my Washington, DC and Virginia offices year round.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, my office is unable to offer an internship to everyone who applies. Interested candidates should fill out an application by following the instructions and send the completed application to our office at the address provided. The summer session is reserved for rising seniors in college due to the large number of applications we receive during that time of the year. The fall/winter and spring sessions are open to students at any point in their college careers. Preference will be given to Virginia residents and in-state college students.

Interns in my Washington, DC office will get an up close look at the legislative process and see how the U.S. Senate functions. DC Interns research legislative issues, help give tours of the Capitol, attend committee hearings, and provide administrative support to my staff.

For further information about internship opportunities in Senator Webb's Washington, DC office please call (202) 224-4024.

An internship in the State office allows students to see how my work helps Virginians throughout the Commonwealth. Interns assist in research as well as special projects and events. They also perform various administrative tasks such as greeting guests, drafting correspondence, and sorting mail.

For more information about interning in the State offices, please contact JoAnn Pulliam, at (804)-771-2221.

To apply please print and complete the application available for download below and mail it to the appropriate address. For office locations, please click here

Please note, the Summer Session Deadline is the second Friday of April. The Fall and Spring Sessions do not have specific deadlines.

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Living away from home and attending school with students from across the country allows Pages to experience a myriad of new ideas, perspectives, and issues. Pages meet some of the Nation's most prominent leaders and witness firsthand the political debates of the United States Senate, often referred to as the "greatest deliberative body in the world."

Page duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional Complex. Other duties include taking messages for Members, calling them to the phone, preparing the Chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages are paid on the basis of an annual salary of $21,978.

There are four established page sessions. The academic year consists of two semesters which run from early September through mid-January and from mid-January through mid-June. The summer program consists of two sessions which are three or four weeks duration depending on the legislative calendar.

Following classes at the Senate Page School, which extend until 9:45 a.m. or one hour prior to the commencement of the Senate, Pages report for duty to their respective cloakrooms and work until 4:00 p.m. or until the Senate adjourns for the day, whichever is later.

Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence

Pages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence during the school year. The cost of living in the residence hall is $600 per month and includes breakfast and dinner each day. Payment is made through payroll deduction. An initial security deposit of $250 is required before checking in and is refundable when it has been determined that no damage has occurred to the residence.

Webster Hall is located on Capitol Hill. Staff includes the Page Program Director, Administrative Specialist and five proctors. Four proctors reside full-time in Webster Hall. The living quarters include two floors, one of which is designated for young women, the other for young men. Each floor has a community day room for social activity.

Pages must share rooms with each other. Each room is designed for four to six occupants and is furnished with twin size bunk or loft style beds, desks, chairs, and bureaus. Roommates share closet space, a bathroom, and a telephone. Laundry and kitchen facilities are located on the basement level of Webster Hall.

United States Capitol Police maintain a 24-hour security desk and a provision that requires all individuals to present identification and all visitors and guests to sign in. Capitol Police patrol the area by car and foot regularly throughout the day and night. Webster Hall is monitored by a security alarm system and all emergency and safety measures required by the District of Columbia for community life structures are present and enforced.

Pages selected for the Summer Page Program may live with their parents or a relative in the area; alternate housing arrangements must be submitted in writing by a parent or legal guardian for approval by the Page Program Director.

Page Patronage

Senate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator. There are thirty Page positions in the United States Senate; therefore, not all Senators are able to appoint Pages. Due to the limited number of positions and the volume of interested students, competition is keen and, unfortunately, not all students who seek a position can be accommodated.
Requirements for Selection

Application Process

My office requests a page slot each session of the school year. Although I am not guaranteed a page slot every session, my office accepts page applications throughout the year and considers all complete and eligible applicants.

To apply, please print and complete the application available for download below and mail it to address provided within the application. Please note the additional requirements as listed on the applications.

For Virginians with questions about applying please contact Senator Webb's Washington, DC office at (202) 224-4024.

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