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 with volunteer opportunities and sign up on on Bulldog Connect. Contact us to discuss opportunities or to learn more!
Off campus
Homework Help- Lincoln Park Middle School (Mondays: 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 to volunteer on Bulldog Connect.
After-School Tutoring- Denfeld High School (Tuesdays: 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 to volunteer on Bulldog Connect.
STARBASE 2.0 (Thursdays: 3:00-4:30 weekly)
UMD students provide support for hands-on STEM activities for Lincoln Park Middle School students with STARBASE teaching experts. Carpooling available. Sign up to volunteer on Bulldog Connect.
On campus
On-campus Guides- Twin Ports Teen Science Cafe
Guide high school campus through campus to attend an engaging "For Teens, By Teens" workshop. Sign up to volunteer on Bulldog Connect.
Astronomy Day (coming in April)
On-campus Guides & Field Trip Leaders- Lake Superior Youth Symposium May 16 & 17
For volunteers staying in the area this summer- Guide 8th- 12th grade students across campus for engaging hands-on activities related to Lake Superior stewardship on Friday May 16. We also need volunteers to lead groups via school bus to various locations in the region for morning field trips on Saturday May 17. T-shirts and meals are provided. Contact [email protected] if you can help.
Check back for more upcoming events.