Girl Scouts STEM Volunteers Wanted! (Modesto)

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Calling all STEM professionals! Join Girl Scouts in encouraging girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math by volunteering as a STEM Center + MakerSpace Facilitator. Leverage your STEM expertise by volunteering to lead workshops for girls ages 5-18 (already constructed by the Girl Scouts, or work with the Girl Scouts to build your own STEM or maker workshops).

Qualifications:

• Skilled in engineering, programming or robotics
• Experience with making or tinkering
• Interested in supporting the process of learning
• Passionate about encouraging girls to explore STEM disciplines
• Experience working with children ages 5-18, helpful but not necessary
• Can lift a minimum of 5 pounds
• Punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a hands-on learning experience for girls in grades K-12
• Collaborate with Girl Scouts and STEM Center Girl Task Force to produce curriculum and maintain relevant activities for today’s girl and adult learners
• Provide a safe space where participants can celebrate every attempt and project
• Collect feedback with evaluations

Requirements:

• Must be over 18 years old
• Register as an adult member of Girl Scouts and pass a background check ($25 cost to volunteer)
• Attend GSHCC Volunteer Orientation
• Complete STEM Center + MakerSpace volunteer orientation

Benefits of volunteering in this role:

• Gain experience in facilitating and leading group activities for children
• Work in a diverse setting with an emphasis on building girls’ knowledge of sciences, technology and maker skills
• Be a role model in the STEM field for girls
• Expand your professional network; list volunteer work on LinkedIn and be recognized for your contributions and service
• Students: This position is eligible for community service hours (Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.)

Hours:

Workshops are held at the STEM Center anytime between:

• Tuesdays - Fridays: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Workshops are 90 minutes in length, or longer, depending on the specific curriculum.

The GSHCC STEM Center + MakerSpace is a place where girls can incorporate scientific discovery in their lives. Activities will focus on three key aspects of STEM: Engineering, Programming, and Biology & Environmental Science. The center also includes a MakerSpace that encourages the use of design thinking and collaborative problem solving. Through a variety of cooperative learning opportunities and hands-on experimentation, girls will hone key STEM-related skills such as creativity, innovation, critical thinking and problem solving all while having fun and gaining confidence. Plus, they’ll learn about STEM careers and meet female STEM professionals while they’re at it.