Monday, January 23, 2012

Volunteer Opportunities for Spring Semester



WGBH Time to Invent Club: An afterschool club new to the Curley K-8 School (in JP, off the 39 bus) this year, the Time to Invent club, is a team of afterschool staff and mentors (professionals and college students with backgrounds in science and engineering). Mentors lead activities and introduce kids to invention and technical careers, based on a pre-set curriculum. The program, supported by NU graduates, will run in the spring semester on Thursday afternoons  each week, beginning in February.

Engineering Field trips: The Center for STEM Education runs on campus engineering field trips on campus for Boston students grades 4-6. Our hands-on field trips cover topics such as renewable energy, biomechanics, river pollution and rockets. We need a few extra hands on deck for our upcoming field trips this semester.  Volunteers are welcome to join us for all or part of the field trips, working in small groups asking students questions about what they're learning and making sure they understand the activity and related concepts, and supervising lunch time.  Dates: February 3, March 2, March 23, March 30, April 13, 8:30-1:30pm

Science Classrooms: Volunteers are requested to help a Curley School  (in JP off the 39 bus) elementary science teacher facilitate her lessons during school time. You will help her prep materials, work with students in smallb groups and deliver certain parts of lessons. Volunteers are especially needed in January to help students prepare for their science fair. Times and days are flexible, and can be worked out with the teacher.

Citizen Schools: Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for low-income children across the country. They use a second shift of afternoon educators, who provide academic support, leadership development, and "apprenticeships"—hands-on learning activities taught by volunteers. WHO? Approximately 15 middle school students in 6, 7 or 8th grade-- all eager to learn from you! WHAT? Teach STEM activities. WHEN? 90 minutes each week for 12 weeks on a weekday afternoon in the fall or spring, culminating in a WOW! presentation. Roughly 1-2 hours planning and preparing for your session each week. WHERE? Orchard Gardens K-8, a 15 minute walk from campus, Wednesday afternoons

One-day opportunities on and near campus
- Building Bridges—Sat, February 4—Volunteers are needed to help with registration and supervise activities during high school bridge-building competition
- BESS Pre-college Initiative Day—Fri, Feb 17—Volunteers are needed to lead and engage groups of Boston 10th- 12th grade students learning about engineering and college life
- Science Camp Callback—Tues, Feb 21, 8:30-12—Volunteers help supervise activities & engage small groups of students
- Boston Public School Science Fair— Sat, March 10, all day—Volunteers are needed to help run a sign-in table, facilitate lunch and supervise activities

Contact Lauren: l.horn@neu.edu, 617-373-2626

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