Volunteer Opportunities

"I had a great time with the girls and it was a fantastic experience. I loved teaching them new things, seeing them get excited about science, and having a small influence (hopefully!) in their lives".

"I can't say enough about how terrific, helpful & motivating the staff has been. And they always show appreciation".

Learn More about our mentors in our Spring Science Clubs for K-7th grade girls. They serve in Boston, Cambridge, Newton and Lawrence. Looking for other volunteer opportunities with SCFG? Email volunteer [at] scienceclubforgirls [dot] org

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1. Science Clubs engages over 100 mentor-scientists in science and engineering to guide K-7th grade girls in weekly hour-long sessions that focus on hands-on learning. We provide the curriculum and training, you provide the excitement. Working professionals may form a group with a rotating schedule to provide continuity. Commitment: ~3.5 hours/week for ~10 weeks. Fall, Spring or Summer. This includes preparation, leading clubs and debriefing.

Mentor-scientists and engineers attended a 6-hour training January 28th, 2012 and a 1.5 hour on-site orientation the week following. Click for schedule and site information." Questions? Send us an email."

Questions? Send us an email.

2. Mentor our middle or high school Challenge Teams! Depending on your interests, this can range from building rockets to public health to product design to video production to website design. We'll help you develop the curriculum. Commitment: ~3 hours every other Saturday or weeknight.

Send us an email to discuss how to translate your passion into an amazing learning opportunity for our girls.

3. Co-lead our Supper Sisters Mentoring Group! Mentor High School Students and explore the issues of health, hunger and where food comes from! This program will take place Thursday evenings from 6-8pm in Cambridge. APPLY NOW!

4. Check out our one-time commitments if you can't make a long-term commitment but still want to share how exciting science and engineering can be.

5. Science Club for Girls LEGO Volunteer Project SIGN UP - Individuals Only. Build & Check, Label, Check & Glue* Lego DNA/RNA Nucleotides.

6. February Vacation Week will take place from Tuesday, 2/21 through Friday, 2/24. This year's theme for Vacation Week will relate to animals, wildlife, and the environment--a perfect chance to bring your background to our girls! We're looking for volunteers in both Cambridge and Boston for each morning of Vacation Week from roughly 8:30-12, and for each afternoon from roughly 1:00-4:00. The morning sessions will consist of classroom activities, and we would welcome an activity of your own choice if you would like to share any of the work you have done towards your work. Interested? Email volunteer [at] scienceclubforgirls [dot] org.