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2 people are interested
Engineer/Science/Communication Mentors needed for specific dates/times
ORGANIZATION: Girl Scouts of Central Texas
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2 people are interested
Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is in need of professionals who can commit 2 hrs and offer Girl Scouts between ages of 9-17 assistance with their challenge project. The challenge is a 4 week process where they are assianged an Austin related engineering challenge relating to either water and drought management, transportation and traffic problems, or green or sustainable building challenges. Over the 4 weeks the various Girl Scout teams are offered 3 dates to come and meet with mentors that might help shed light on their assigned challenge, help clarify team's ideas, explain the various factors that may have yet to be considered, present ways to approach the challenge and give insight to these issues. Mentors may also be asked to give recommendations on how to present finding/ideas or how to find a way to show their results.
If you like science fairs, teaching science, and engineering and would like to help inspire young minds, this volunteer opportunity is for you!
the availabe days times are below. If you are intersted, Please specify which date/time and any special area of expertice (if any)
- Thursday, October 6 th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at GSCTX headquarter (12012 Park Thirty-five circle, 78753
- Tuesday, October 11 th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at GSCTX headquarter
- Sunday, October 16 th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at GSCTX headquarter
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About Girl Scouts of Central Texas
Location:
12012 Park 35 Circle, Austin, TX 78753, US
Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Description
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent organization for girls with a current membership of 3.6 million girls and adults.
Volunteers use their
- expertise,
- skills,
- interests,
- and life experience
to shape fun and enriching leadership experiences for girls, and inspire them to reach their personal best. Volunteers help council staff facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through exciting program opportunities:
- leadership/self-esteem,
- financial literacy,
- travel,
- health/wellness,
- science,
- technology,
- engineering,
- and math.
Volunteers choose from several flexible Pathways (the ways that girls and adults join Girl Scouting) that fit their lifestyles, including
- short-term
- or long-term service
- working either directly or
- indirectly with girls.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12012 Park Thirty-five CircleAustin, TX 78753
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hrs