Teen Volunteers Needed to Lead STEM Saturday Workshops at Sammamish Library

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) plus planning and preparation prior to the 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:

• Submit your proposal to Teen Librarian Jessica at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R2LRYKX
• 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