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Volunteer applications close Monday, September 22nd!

 

Houston Science Festival – Science Week volunteers make a valuable contribution to our community event by assisting with registration, surveys, way-finding, photography, hands-on activities, and other support tasks.

 

Scroll down to learn more about volunteering with us!

Community Connectors

Who: Age 18+ STEM enthusiasts with experience coordinating outreach programs for our target beneficiaries
When: Summer and Festival Day

 

Community Connectors will help grow and welcome our community before and during the Houston Science Festival. They roam the event, visit attendees, hand out materials, answer questions, encourage engagement, help attendees find their way, and collect surveys. Community Connectors arrive 30-minutes prior to event start time to receive volunteer materials and stay until the festival concludes.


Festival Champions

Who: STEM enthusiasts 18+ or 14+ with an adult.
When: Festival Day

 

As a Festival Champion, you will play a vital role in our community events. Your support will include tasks like setting up and taking down activity tables and signage, checking in attendees, managing crowds, and providing way-finding assistance.

Before volunteering, you’ll need to complete a 30-minute online training and connect with your designated community event host team for more details.