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Volunteer applications close Wednesday, September 24th!

 

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 and STEM Career Ambassadors

Who: STEM enthusiasts 18+ or 14+ with an adult.
When: Astronomy Day Saturday, September, 27, 2025

Astros Tours Friday, October, 3, 2025

 

Volunteer with us at the Houston Science Festival – Science Week and help provide hands-on STEM experiences that will make a real impact on students’ lives. Whether you’re helping with event logistics as a Festival Champion or chatting with future innovators about your STEM path as a STEM Career Ambassador, your support is invaluable to our mission.

Before volunteering, you’ll need to watch a 5-minute online training and connect with your designated team lead for more details.