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Published 12/3/25 3:35PM

Teen Volunteers Needed to Lead STEM Saturday Workshops at Sammamish Library

King County Library System
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sammamish, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few weeks
    Commitment Details:
    Time doing the workshops (2-4 hours) as well as planning and preparation during the months leading up to each workshop. We’ll work to develop and refine the topics together. Workshop Dates: March 14th or 28th AND April 11th or 25th
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development
    Good For:
    Teens
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Please see requirements in About section.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    About:

    The Sammamish Library is looking for teen experts (aged 14+) to lead workshops in our STEM Saturdays Spring Series for the months of March and April.

    What to include in the proposal:

    • Design a proposal for 1 to 2 workshops on a STEM-related topic (about 1-2 hours in duration) for an audience aged 8-12.
    • A typical format includes a short lecture/explanation of the science concept and then a hands-on activity. Past workshops examples: How to Make a Balloon-Powered Car, How to Make Slime, and How Stars Live and Die.

    Workload and time commitment:

    • Time doing the workshops (2-4 hours) as well as planning and preparation during the months leading up to each workshop. We’ll work to develop and refine the topics together.
    • Workshop Dates: March 14th or 28th AND April 11th or 25th

    How to Apply:

    Requirements:

    • If your proposal is accepted, Teen Librarian Jessica will send you the link fill out the Volunteer application. Look for an email in the second week of January.
    • Other requirements:
      • WA state background check
      • Parental consent form
      • Volunteer Agreement Form
      • General Volunteer Training (provided by KCLS)
      • Hours and training logged in MyVolunteerPage.com

    Location

    On-site

    Sammamish Library

    825 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98074, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Proposal Deadline: December 31st. Submissions will be reviewed the first week in January.

    Requirements:

    • If your proposal is accepted, Teen Librarian Jessica will send you the link fill out the Volunteer application. Look for an email in the second week of January.
    • Other requirements:
      • WA state background check
      • Parental consent form
      • Volunteer Agreement Form
      • General Volunteer Training (provided by KCLS)
      • Hours and training logged in MyVolunteerPage.com
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