Become a Volunteer!

Become a Volunteer

Science ATL LOVES our volunteers.

Without our volunteers, we could not foster our city’s love of science or broaden access to science learning outside of school and across the metro area. We could not connect local scientists and engineers with teachers to ensure Atlanta’s children know that science is for everyone. We could not show students that STEM professionals are a diverse group of passionate adults who live and work in their neighborhoods (not just goofy men with white hair and jackets). Science ATL could not exist without the help of our hundreds of volunteers each year.

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Volunteer Roles

School and Youth Program STEM Volunteers

STEM professionals visit metro area schools and other youth programs for career talks (including during ASF’s Imagining the Future Day), science fair judging, STEM night programs, and other opportunities to inspire students about STEM topics and careers.

Leadership Coaches

STEM professionals from industry and academia serve as coaches/mentors to middle and high school students in the Chief Science Officers program. Share your professional experiences and support students as they develop their own leadership skills. More info and application at the program webpage.

School Partner

STEM professionals from industry and academia partner with K-12 educators for a 1-year program of monthly classroom interactions in the STEM Professional School Partnership Program program. Applications due August 15, 2022.

Event Support

Assist with events across metro Atlanta occurring during the Atlanta Science Festival and throughout the year. Duties may include setup, cleanup, wayfinding, ushering, crowd control, administering evaluations, and distributing materials.

Event Marketing & Delivery

Distribute/post event materials throughout metro ATL for Science ATL events and/or Atlanta Science Festival. Deliver materials to partners. Requires vehicle and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Discovery Docents

A pilot for trained volunteers to lead Discovery Walks in Cascade Springs Nature Preserve and City of Decatur. We hope to launch these Volunteer led walks in 2022! Stay Tuned.