Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) Outreach Volunteer

• Getting a vulnerable sector police check as soon as you are hired for this position (must be submitted before volunteering at the events and volunteers will be responsible for the fee associated with the police check).
• Assisting with the setup and takedown of the event, including preparing activity stations and organizing materials.
• Planning, preparing, and leading STEM experiments alongside other volunteers.
• Encouraging a fun, inclusive, and well-managed environment where participants feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas.
• Supporting participants throughout the activities by answering questions, providing guidance, and ensuring everyone is actively engaged and included.

• Getting a vulnerable sector police check as soon as you are hired for this position (must be submitted before volunteering and volunteers will be responsible for the fee associated with the police check).
• Assisting with the setup and takedown at the schools, including preparing activity stations and organizing materials.
• Planning, preparing, and leading STEM experiments alongside other volunteers.
• Encouraging a fun, inclusive, and well-managed environment where participants feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas.
• Supporting participants throughout the activities by answering questions, providing guidance, and ensuring everyone is actively engaged and included.

The High School Outreach Program aims to encourage high school girls to explore opportunities and career pathways in STEM. Student volunteers will help facilitate two workshops throughout the academic year, one in the fall and one in the winter, which introduces students to a variety of STEM programs and degree pathways.

Volunteers will also serve as mentors through our mentorship program, connecting with their mentees, on a biweekly basis, for guided conversations using provided prompts. In addition, volunteers will help plan and facilitate our main event, “Day in the Life,” where high school students are invited to campus to explore labs, participate in hands-on experiments, and hear from graduate students and professors about their experiences and pathways in STEM. This event is planned to take place in early January.

• Getting a vulnerable sector police check as soon as you are hired for this position (must be submitted before volunteering at the events and volunteers will be responsible for the fee associated with the police check).
• Participating in the High School Outreach mentorship program and meeting with assigned mentees biweekly. Lead mentorship conversations using provided discussion prompts and resources.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of the “Day in the Life” event and supporting hands-on experiments and activities.
• Encouraging a fun, inclusive, and well-managed environment where participants feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas.
• Helping facilitate campus tours and lab experiences for visiting high school students.
• Assisting with the setup and takedown of the event, including preparing activity stations and organizing materials.
• Participating in and speaking at virtual webinars to share your experiences and insights about pursuing STEM at university.

Applications are due on September 28th at 11:59 PM EST. Interviews will be held between September 30th to October 3rd through Zoom.