Volunteer with Us
I strongly believe in representation. It fosters a sense of possibility and belonging. Project Scientist helps provide young girls with the exposure, mentorship, and resources they need to explore careers in STEAM.
Fiorella Porter, Volunteer, Trane Technologies
Register to be a Volunteer
Join a passionate community of volunteers and help empower the next generation of women in STEM! Choose from hands-on student engagement or behind-the-scenes support.
Volunteers are critical to Project Scientist’s mission. By connecting students with women and professionals in STEM, our volunteers provide invaluable role models, expose students to diverse career paths, and create life-changing experiences that inspire them to dream big. In turn, volunteers gain leadership opportunities, share their passion and journey, and play an active role in shaping the next generation of STEM leaders.
Volunteer Eligibility
Volunteers must be 18+ years, willing to complete background check, and a US resident (Exceptions made for partner employees on a case by case basis); experience in STEM field or industry preferred for program volunteer roles.
Volunteer Program
We have two main volunteer categories:
Program Volunteers – Directly engage with students and classrooms.
General Volunteers – Support behind-the-scenes functions that keep our programs running strong.
All opportunities are posted on our volunteer platform as needed. You can view opportunities once you register on our platform.
Volunteer Roles
STEM Storytellers (Formerly STEM Superstars)
Share your journey and inspire students with presentations and interactive activities.
Classroom Champions
Assist with hands-on classroom challenges, guide students, and enhance learning experiences.
General Volunteers
Support Admin, Development, Programs, and Communications.
Corporate Team Day Volunteers
Allows employee groups to visit our program sites and engage directly with students in hands-on STEM activities.
How to Volunteer
Individual Volunteer:
- Create an account – Sign up and complete your registration on our volunteer platform.
- Complete requirements
- Background check ($40 processing fee, paid directly to the platform)
- Short training video (available anytime on the platform)
- Interview (required for new and non-partner volunteers; instructions on the platform)
- Browse & select shifts – Choose opportunities that fit your schedule, whether in-class, virtual, or behind-the-scenes.
- Track your impact – See your volunteer hours and contributions at a glance.
Team Volunteer:
- Submit your Team Day Request via a brief form.
- Join a short discovery call to align goals, timing, and site availability.
- Project Scientist Handles setup – Your team registers and shows up ready to engage.
- All Team Day Participants will be required to register and sign-up via our volunteer portal and complete a background check.
Volunteer Resources
Reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions and concerns. To help you succeed and feel confident in your role, we have some resources for you:
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