We need a variety of types of volunteers.
Opportunities for Everyone
Opportunities for High School to Post-College
Opportunities for Science Professionals and Graduate Students
Opportunities for Everyone:
Long-Term Opportunities
Homework Help
Provide elementary-high school aged youth with homework help in multiple subject areas. Help them understand questions, stay on track, and feel supported in their academic success. For High School through retired adults familiar with elementary through high school course work content. Held on Tuesday/Thursday (3-7pm), Wednesday (1-7pm).
Opportunities for High School to Post-College Individuals:
Long-Term Opportunities
Homework Help
Provide elementary-high school aged youth with homework help in multiple subject areas. Help them understand questions, stay on track, and feel supported in their academic success. For High School through retired adults familiar with elementary through high school course work content. Held on Tuesday/Thursday (3-7pm), Wednesday (1-7pm).
Opportunities for Science Professionals and Graduate Students:
Short-Term Opportunities
Career Show and Tell Volunteer
Inspire elementary and middle school students to pursue a career like yours. During this time you will give a brief 10 minute presentation about your career and answer questions from rotating groups of students. Opportunities are available M-F throughout the year. For available dates, please see our Calendar of Opportunities. Click here for more information on Career Show and Tell.
Long-Term Opportunities
College Access Mentor
Support high school students on their pathway to college. Work one-on-one with a student as they prepare their personal statement, FAFSA application, and visit college campuses. Click here for more information on College Access Mentors.
Scientist-in-Residence
Scientists-in-Residence live and work at our Living Lab in San Diego, CA. Interactions between a Scientist in Residence and students and the local community will instill a belief that discovery is possible for everyone. Click here for more information on Scientists-in-Residence.
Homework Help
Provide elementary-high school aged youth with homework help in multiple subject areas. Help them understand questions, stay on track, and feel supported in their academic success. For High School through retired adults familiar with elementary through high school course work content. Held on Tuesday/Thursday (3-7pm), Wednesday (1-7pm).