Volunteer Opportunities

What do volunteers do?

You may volunteer for as little as a one hour session or as often as once a week.

We want to know what works best for you so we can design an experience that helps you build your resume and ensures your time is well spent. 

We offer a wide range of opportunities:

  • Tutoring
  • Leading activities or demonstrations
  • Assisting with tours or events
  • Serving as a science fair judge or acting as a mentor for young students

We host a lot of events on campus too, so you may be able to help with a one-day event like STEM Discovery Day or Astronomy Day.

Volunteer Activities

We use a Canvas course for training and volunteer sign-ups. Contact us to discuss opportunities or to learn more!

Off campus

After-School Tutoring- Denfeld High School (Wednesdays: 3:30-5:30 weekly)

UMD students provide after-school tutoring and mentoring at as part of the Denfeld After School Happenings (DASH) program. Volunteers need to fill out a Denfeld application at least a week in advance of tutoring for a background check. Carpooling available. Sign up on the Canvas calendar by searching for appointments. 

Homework Help- Lincoln Park Middle School (Thursdays: 3:15-4:30 weekly)

Offer academic support and positive adult mentoring in a culturally responsive setting.  Volunteers need to fill out a Lincoln Park application at least a week in advance of tutoring for a background check. Carpooling available. Sign up on the Canvas calendar by searching for appointments. 

On campus

On-campus Guides- Twin Ports Teen Science Cafe (Friday January 20: 6 or 7:30 pm)

Guide high school campus through campus to attend an engaging "for teens, by teens" workshop. Sign up on the Canvas calendar by searching for appointments. 

STEM Discovery Day (February 4: 8:30 am- 4 pm)

We are looking for various roles and times for volunteers to help give 6-12th graders an engaging on-campus STEM experience. Sign up on the Canvas calendar

 

Check back for more upcoming events.