Volunteer Opportunities
The Science Materials Center Needs Volunteers
Volunteers are vital to the smooth operation of the Science Center. We have exciting partnerships with ESD112 programs such as Summer Youth Employment, G.E.D. and Re-Entry Programs. We also provide opportunities for G.A.T.E. Program students and our local senior citizens
During the school year the Science Center receives approximately 400-500 hours of volunteer time. Individuals who are conscientious to detail and enjoy teamwork make great volunteers. Volunteer projects involve prepackaging materials for science kits which includes sorting, counting, weighting, stickering and cutting.
Almost 4,000 science kits will be replenished during the school year. A great time to volunteer is during the months of October, February, May and July.
Interested? Please contact:
Bo Haldeman
360-750-7513 ext. 274
bo.haldeman@esd112.org
Science & Technical Professionals Needed
Are you a scientist or engineer - or do you know any scientists or engineers who could help bring a scientist's perspective to our school?
- We're excited about giving our students the opportunity to learn science through hands-on activities.
- We're part of a 1.2 million dollar National Science Foundation grant to improve science instruction in physical, earth, and biological science over the next four years.
- We're looking for scientists, engineers, and others with strong science backgrounds who would like to help bring hands-on science to our classrooms. Your participation would help our students see scientists as real people and understand how scientists gather information and solve problems.
There are many different roles scientists can play in our plans.
Interested? please contact:
Abbie Dick
(360) 750-7500 ext. 276
abbie.dick@esd112.org
Volunteering for SMART
The organizing committee of SMART is made up of educators and citizens from public and private organizations and agencies who volunteer their time and resources to make this program a reality.
Ways teachers can contribute:
- Participate in the organizing committee
- Present at workshops
- Suggest speakers and topics
- Attend conferences
Ways business and industry can contribute:
- Designate an employee to participate in the organizing committee
- Present at workshop
- Attend conferences
- Sponsor a guest speaker for future conference
- Designate a cash award to be used for supplies or materials or for operating costs to run the conference
- Provide door prizes
- Provide sponsorships for teachers
Volunteer Committee:
| Barb Freeouf Laurie Cripe |
Co-Chair Co-Chair |
| Jo Lynne Roberts Jim Dewey |
Camas |
| Abbie Dick | ESD 112 |
| Lenore Boroughs Tom Archer Kay Jones |
Evergreen |
| Dave Kammeyer | HP |
| Lindy Millman | Longview |
| Kristy Schneider | La Center |
| Tom Wolff Kris Skrutvold |
Vancouver |
| Obed Norman Tamara Nelson |
WSU Vancouver |
Interested? Please contact:
Laurie Cripe
lcripe@egreen.wednet.edu