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Pittsburgh Science Workshop youth mentor

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ORGANIZATION: Pittsburgh Science Workshop

Work with youth ages 7-14 after-school as they explore and bring their ideas to life! Our free community-based drop-in program provides an abundance of opportunities from building little machines, trying out experiments, inventing, constructing and being creative, and observing and caring for animals and plants. Our goal is to provide an excellent and accessible enrichment opportunity for youth living in a neighborhood classified as in Extreme Need. We welcome caring adults from a variety of backgrounds to help program participants to discover new interests and develop their abilities and confidence. Science or engineering expertise is welcome but is not required. The most important thing is to enjoy working with young people and learning-by-doing, and be encouraging, resourceful, and positive!

29 Shifts

  • Wed Dec 04, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Dec 06, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 4
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Dec 09, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Dec 11, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Dec 13, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 4
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Dec 16, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Dec 18, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Dec 20, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 4
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Dec 23, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Dec 25, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Dec 27, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Dec 30, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Jan 01, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Jan 03, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Jan 06, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Jan 08, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Jan 10, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Jan 13, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Jan 15, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Jan 17, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Jan 20, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Jan 22, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Jan 24, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Jan 27, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 4
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Jan 29, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Jan 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Mon Feb 03, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Wed Feb 05, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 5
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
  • Fri Feb 07, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 4
    Our drop-in program will run MWF 3:30-6pm. You are welcome to help on any of those days for any length of time!
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About Pittsburgh Science Workshop

Location:

1901 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower young people from underserved communities to grow academically, and expand their confidence, through hands-on science and creative ingenuity.

Description

A community science workshop (CSW) is like nowhere else in the world - it is filled with collected rocks and bones, homemade hovercrafts, spinning wobble-bots and live snakes and lungfish. It is a place where neighborhood families can visit for free to explore their own interests and ideas, build projects, learn new skills, and get curious about new science topics. It is a place of community and inspiration. In the workshop, children can learn important science concepts from their own physical, hands-on experiences!

The CSW program model has been growing and thriving for 28 years bringing hands-on, curiosity-driven science to underserved and marginalized communities from Fresno CA to upstate NY. We believe that through experiments, tinkering, and building, children can develop a genuine interest in learning and a positive relationship with the world around them. Help us to bring these benefits to Pittsburgh through our community space on the Northside our fantastic mobile science bus!

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Fri Nov 15, 2024 - Thu Feb 13, 2025
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
This opportunity has 29 shifts

WHERE

Multiple locations Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(40.46041,-80.01858)
 

DATE POSTED

October 23, 2024

SKILLS

  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Youth Services
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Child Development
  • Community Outreach
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-3 hrs per week. We prefer that mentors commit to a consistent time slot. Drop-in programs typically take place weekdays 3-6pm with some weekend opportunities.

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