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 — 2025-2026
We use a Canvas course for training with volunteer opportunities, and Bulldog Connect to RSVP for events. Contact us to discuss opportunities or to learn more!
Off-Campus Opportunities
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, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1
After-School Tutoring — Denfeld High School (Tuesdays: 3:30-6:00 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 Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 2
STARBASE 2.0 (Wednesdays: 3:30-5:00 weekly)
UMD students provide support for hands-on STEM activities for Ordean Middle School students with STARBASE teaching experts. Carpooling available. Sign up to volunteer on Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, Dec 3
On-Campus Opportunities
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 November 20th
Mole Day (Wednesday 10/22)
Guide high school chemistry students in the College in the Schools program around campus for some chemistry fun. Lab Rotation Guides 9:50-11 am or 10:50 am- 12 pm , Spice Discovery Activity 9:50-11 am or 10:50am- 12 pm, Lunch with Students 11:50am- 1pm, STEM Student Panel 1-1:50pm
Halloween at the Planetarium (Wednesday 10/29 5:30-9 pm)
Help with activities or general volunteering for a large, fun, family friendly event at and around the Planetarium (with candy). Sign up now to volunteer
Check back here for more upcoming events.