Afterschool STEM Class Volunteer

Scientific Adventures for Girls is seeking volunteers to spend 1 afternoon per week for the 2026-2027 school year assisting with afterschool STEM programming at Richmond/San Pablo schools.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Who: Individuals 18+

Commitment: Minimum of 1 hour, 1 afternoon per week for 27 weeks Sept 2026- May 2027

Hours: 1-3 hours between 1pm-5:30pm (school depending)

Days: 1 afternoon, 1 weekday (Monday-Friday)

Where: Elementary schools in Richmond/San Pablo

What:

Help teachers facilitate 1-3, 1 hour STEM lessons for elementary school-ages girls.

Topics this year include: Space Science, Climate Solutions, and Light & Color

You do not need to be an expert or knowledgeable in these topics to help engage TK-6th graders in STEM learning.

Responsibilities:

• Support the teacher in delivering project-based, in-person STEM lessons.
• Assist with activity set-up and clean-up.
• Build relationships with students, focusing on socio-emotional development and individual strengths
• For select schools, Spanish is a plus, but not mandatory.

Requirements:

1. Be 18+ years old
2. Attend a virtual training
3. Provide state/district required clearances:
   • Proof of negative TB Test in the last 2 years
   • LiveScan fingerprinting (school district specific, ~$40-$80)
   • Completed CA Mandated Reporter training (or show proof of completion in the past year)

2026-2027 school sites:

• Coronado Elementary (Mondays)
• King Elementary (Mondays)
• Mira Vista Elementary (Mondays)
• Dover Elementary (Tuesdays)
• Sheldon Elementary (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays)
• Chavez Elementary (Wednesdays)
• Lincoln Elementary (Wednesdays)
• Murphy Elementary (Wednesdays)
• Nystrom Elementary (Wednesdays)
• Downer Elementary (Thursdays)
• Valley View Elementary (Thursdays)
• Bayview Elementary (Fridays)
• Lake Elementary (Fridays)
• Peres Elementary (Fridays)
• Tara Hills Elementary (Fridays)
• Washington Elementary (Fridays)