Opportunities From: Berkeley Lab

Volunteer: Mentor with NPower & Inspire Tomorrow's Tech Leaders

NPower is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities in the technology sector for those who have traditionally faced barriers to entry. NPower provides free, comprehensive tech training programs for young adults and military-connected individuals from low-to-moderate income communities.

They are currently looking for additional NPowerMATCH mentors to support students in their current cohort, especially mentors in the Pacific and Central Time Zones.  

Mentoring is a simple but meaningful way for professionals to support the next generation of tech talent while also gaining:

Leadership and coaching experience A chance to give back and make a direct impactExposure to diverse emerging talentA rewarding connection with a motivated learner 

Watch their latest info session video to learn more.

Ready to get started? Apply Today! https://npower.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=111972



Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

NPower is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities in the technology sector for those who have traditionally faced barriers to entry. NPower provides free, comprehensive tech training programs for young adults and military-connected individuals from low-to-moderate income communities.

They are currently looking for additional NPowerMATCH mentors to support students in their current cohort, especially mentors in the Pacific and Central Time Zones.  

Mentoring is a simple but meaningful way for professionals to support the next generation of tech talent while also gaining:

Leadership and coaching experience A chance to give back and make a direct impactExposure to diverse emerging talentA rewarding connection with a motivated learner 

Watch their latest info session video to learn more.

Ready to get started? Apply Today! https://npower.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=111972



Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Seeking high school spreadsheet/coding bootcamp TAs (2026)

The Experiences in Research program is a 6-week internship for high school students to work on cutting edge projects alongside experts at Berkeley Lab. Projects will be focused around different aspects of STEM professions including administration, science communication, coding, data science, and experimental research.

We will be providing a virtual spreadsheet/coding bootcamp for interns who will be using spreadsheets and/or coding in their internship projects so they have the skill sets needed to successfully complete their projects. We are looking for TAs for this bootcamp to work with students in small groups as they complete exercises. TAs will be given the exercises beforehand for review. The coding language will be Python and utilize Colab.  
The bootcamp is scheduled to occur on Saturday, June 13th: 10am - 2:30pm (12-12:30pm - lunch break). TAs can choose to attend one or multiple sessions.  
Topics scheduled are as follows (topics are subject to change): 10am - 11am: Spreadsheet (Statistics and data visualization)11am - 12pm: Scripting12:30pm - 1:30pm: Machine Learning - Regression1:30pm - 2:30pm: Machine Learning - Classification (kNN)


For any questions please contact A-LIFT Instruction and Content Manager, Alisa Bettale, abettale@lbl.gov

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

The Experiences in Research program is a 6-week internship for high school students to work on cutting edge projects alongside experts at Berkeley Lab. Projects will be focused around different aspects of STEM professions including administration, science communication, coding, data science, and experimental research.

We will be providing a virtual spreadsheet/coding bootcamp for interns who will be using spreadsheets and/or coding in their internship projects so they have the skill sets needed to successfully complete their projects. We are looking for TAs for this bootcamp to work with students in small groups as they complete exercises. TAs will be given the exercises beforehand for review. The coding language will be Python and utilize Colab.  
The bootcamp is scheduled to occur on Saturday, June 13th: 10am - 2:30pm (12-12:30pm - lunch break). TAs can choose to attend one or multiple sessions.  
Topics scheduled are as follows (topics are subject to change): 10am - 11am: Spreadsheet (Statistics and data visualization)11am - 12pm: Scripting12:30pm - 1:30pm: Machine Learning - Regression1:30pm - 2:30pm: Machine Learning - Classification (kNN)


For any questions please contact A-LIFT Instruction and Content Manager, Alisa Bettale, abettale@lbl.gov

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Volunteers needed for Lab Booth at 2026 Juneteenth Festival

On Sunday, June 21, Berkeley Lab is participating in the 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival. Berkeley's Juneteenth Festival is the longest-running Juneteenth event in Northern California, and our participation is a valuable way for the Lab to share with the local community more about who we are and what we do. That's where you come in. As a volunteer, you will:

Serve as an ambassador for Berkeley Lab and its scientific research, Help explain a kid-friendly hands-on activity, Share information on ways people can engage with the lab, Collect contact information for "Elements", Berkeley Lab's newsletter for members of the local community, and Field any questions we get from visitors to our booth

The event takes place from 11am-7pm in south Berkeley’s five-block Alcatraz-Adeline corridor. 

To learn more about Juneteenth and the history and significance behind this celebration please visit berkeleyjuneteenth.org.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

On Sunday, June 21, Berkeley Lab is participating in the 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival. Berkeley's Juneteenth Festival is the longest-running Juneteenth event in Northern California, and our participation is a valuable way for the Lab to share with the local community more about who we are and what we do. That's where you come in. As a volunteer, you will:

Serve as an ambassador for Berkeley Lab and its scientific research, Help explain a kid-friendly hands-on activity, Share information on ways people can engage with the lab, Collect contact information for "Elements", Berkeley Lab's newsletter for members of the local community, and Field any questions we get from visitors to our booth

The event takes place from 11am-7pm in south Berkeley’s five-block Alcatraz-Adeline corridor. 

To learn more about Juneteenth and the history and significance behind this celebration please visit berkeleyjuneteenth.org.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 94703

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Help Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano sort food donations in May

Berkeley Lab's Community Relations team needs volunteers to join us on Saturday, May 30th to help the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (FBCCS) sort food donations at their Concord warehouse. 

Read the description below for more information:

Warehouse volunteers will help sort and box food donations and box or bag fresh produce.  Working as a team, volunteers will check food for quality, sort by category, and box or bag for distribution in FBCCS 'warehouse sorting areas. This position does require standing and some volunteers may need to lift filled boxes up to 35 pounds.

Things to keep in mind: 

Please wear clothing that you will be comfortable moving around in.  The warehouse does not have heat or A/C, so layers are encouraged.   CLOSED-TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED. No food or drink allowed in the sorting area (water is ok but must be kept in a closed container in designated areas).   Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Location:

FBCCS' Concord Warehouse is located at 4010 Nelson Avenue (94520) in Concord.  Follow the signs to the Volunteer Entrance, located at the back of the building where the trucks are parked. Look for the Volunteer Entrance sign on the far right-hand side of the building. Enter there to get to the Volunteer Sorting Room where you will sign in. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled shift start time.

Upon arrival, you will receive a Berkeley Lab t-shirt. Click the "respond" button to sign-up! 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Berkeley Lab's Community Relations team needs volunteers to join us on Saturday, May 30th to help the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (FBCCS) sort food donations at their Concord warehouse. 

Read the description below for more information:

Warehouse volunteers will help sort and box food donations and box or bag fresh produce.  Working as a team, volunteers will check food for quality, sort by category, and box or bag for distribution in FBCCS 'warehouse sorting areas. This position does require standing and some volunteers may need to lift filled boxes up to 35 pounds.

Things to keep in mind: 

Please wear clothing that you will be comfortable moving around in.  The warehouse does not have heat or A/C, so layers are encouraged.   CLOSED-TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED. No food or drink allowed in the sorting area (water is ok but must be kept in a closed container in designated areas).   Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Location:

FBCCS' Concord Warehouse is located at 4010 Nelson Avenue (94520) in Concord.  Follow the signs to the Volunteer Entrance, located at the back of the building where the trucks are parked. Look for the Volunteer Entrance sign on the far right-hand side of the building. Enter there to get to the Volunteer Sorting Room where you will sign in. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled shift start time.

Upon arrival, you will receive a Berkeley Lab t-shirt. Click the "respond" button to sign-up! 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 30, 2026

Zip Code: 94520

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help troubleshoot circuit design for Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program 2026

The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Machine Learning and Data Science (BLDAP:IPMLDS) is a project-based high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. The program seeks to remove barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.
 
We are seeking TAs for our intro to electronics workshops. TAs will work with small groups of students, answering their questions and providing troubleshooting tips as they assemble simple circuits using a circuit design trainer and Arduino. 
Various dates are available from June 18th to July 9th. Please look at this sheet to sign up for times that work for you. The program will be on site, and we ask volunteers to also join us in-person. 
All volunteers participating in K-12 programs must complete an online working with minors course (~90 minutes), sign and submit a CANRA form, and pass a background check. 
For any questions please contact K-12 Lead Education Facilitator Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov)

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Machine Learning and Data Science (BLDAP:IPMLDS) is a project-based high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. The program seeks to remove barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.
 
We are seeking TAs for our intro to electronics workshops. TAs will work with small groups of students, answering their questions and providing troubleshooting tips as they assemble simple circuits using a circuit design trainer and Arduino. 
Various dates are available from June 18th to July 9th. Please look at this sheet to sign up for times that work for you. The program will be on site, and we ask volunteers to also join us in-person. 
All volunteers participating in K-12 programs must complete an online working with minors course (~90 minutes), sign and submit a CANRA form, and pass a background check. 
For any questions please contact K-12 Lead Education Facilitator Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov)

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 18, 2026 through Jul 9, 2026

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Become an intro to Python/data science TA for Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program 2026

The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Machine Learning and Data Science (BLDAP:IPMLDS) is a project-based high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. The program seeks to remove barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.
  
Our cohort of around 20 students will complete an intro to Python/data science/machine learning course as part of the program. The students will be entering the program with little to no experience coding. The curriculum will cover the following topics: data types, variables, lists, conditionals, loops, numpy arrays, pandas (input/output of dataframes, indexing, slicing, manipulating columns, statistics, various functions for exploratory data analysis), and data visualization with matplotlib. Towards the end of the program, students will apply their knowledge on data sets using data from various Berkeley Lab research projects. Students will also work on machine learning applications.  
We are seeking TAs for our intro to Python/data science course. TAs will work with small groups of students, answering their questions and providing guidance as they work through coding exercises using Jupyter notebooks. TAs will also be asked to grade and provide feedback for weekly challenge notebooks collected from students.  
Various dates are available from June 17th to July 15th. Please look at this sheet and sign up for any dates/times that work best for you. The program will be on-site, and we ask volunteers to join us in person as well.  
All volunteers participating in K-12 programs must complete an online working with minors course (~90 minutes), sign and submit a CANRA form, and pass a background check.  
For any questions, please contact A-LIFT Lead Education Facilitator, Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov).

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Machine Learning and Data Science (BLDAP:IPMLDS) is a project-based high school STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. The program seeks to remove barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.
  
Our cohort of around 20 students will complete an intro to Python/data science/machine learning course as part of the program. The students will be entering the program with little to no experience coding. The curriculum will cover the following topics: data types, variables, lists, conditionals, loops, numpy arrays, pandas (input/output of dataframes, indexing, slicing, manipulating columns, statistics, various functions for exploratory data analysis), and data visualization with matplotlib. Towards the end of the program, students will apply their knowledge on data sets using data from various Berkeley Lab research projects. Students will also work on machine learning applications.  
We are seeking TAs for our intro to Python/data science course. TAs will work with small groups of students, answering their questions and providing guidance as they work through coding exercises using Jupyter notebooks. TAs will also be asked to grade and provide feedback for weekly challenge notebooks collected from students.  
Various dates are available from June 17th to July 15th. Please look at this sheet and sign up for any dates/times that work best for you. The program will be on-site, and we ask volunteers to join us in person as well.  
All volunteers participating in K-12 programs must complete an online working with minors course (~90 minutes), sign and submit a CANRA form, and pass a background check.  
For any questions, please contact A-LIFT Lead Education Facilitator, Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov).

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jul 16, 2026

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Sign up for Pre-Pride Parade Decoration Crew

Help organize and decorate the Pride Float and Shuttle. We will need to organize, beautify,  and pack the truck before the Parade:

Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 3:30-5:00 pm (3 volunteers needed - primp/organize/pack)Saturday, June 27, 2026 (3 volunteers needed - load truck) time TBD Please note: the 10am start time for this shift is a placeholder. We will share the time closer to the date.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Help organize and decorate the Pride Float and Shuttle. We will need to organize, beautify,  and pack the truck before the Parade:

Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 3:30-5:00 pm (3 volunteers needed - primp/organize/pack)Saturday, June 27, 2026 (3 volunteers needed - load truck) time TBD Please note: the 10am start time for this shift is a placeholder. We will share the time closer to the date.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 94720

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sign up to clean up and teardown after the 2026 SF Pride Parade


Take part in the glorious completion of the SF Pride contingent by helping to leave no trace in SF and bring all supplies back to Lambda's storage space. 

We need volunteers to:

(a) pack it all up and

(b) ride back to Berkeley to unpack it

The timing is TBD, depending on the time of parade route completion Sunday afternoon.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs


Take part in the glorious completion of the SF Pride contingent by helping to leave no trace in SF and bring all supplies back to Lambda's storage space. 

We need volunteers to:

(a) pack it all up and

(b) ride back to Berkeley to unpack it

The timing is TBD, depending on the time of parade route completion Sunday afternoon.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 28, 2026

Zip Code: 94105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sign up to be a Lab Coat Concierge for the 2026 SF Pride Parade

Berkeley Lab’s Lambda Alliance has been marching in the San Francisco Pride Celebration since 2017. This year, the Lambda Alliance is partnering with the Labs’ Government and Community Relations Office to once again have a presence at the 2026 SF Pride.

Be a part of the excitement by coordinating multi-colored lab coats for the Marchers. Volunteers are needed for approximately 1 hour before and after the parade. Please sign up as a “Marcher” as well.

The timing for this opportunity is still TBD and will be confirmed the week of the event. The times listed are an approximation based on information from previous years.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Berkeley Lab’s Lambda Alliance has been marching in the San Francisco Pride Celebration since 2017. This year, the Lambda Alliance is partnering with the Labs’ Government and Community Relations Office to once again have a presence at the 2026 SF Pride.

Be a part of the excitement by coordinating multi-colored lab coats for the Marchers. Volunteers are needed for approximately 1 hour before and after the parade. Please sign up as a “Marcher” as well.

The timing for this opportunity is still TBD and will be confirmed the week of the event. The times listed are an approximation based on information from previous years.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 28, 2026

Zip Code: 94103

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sign up to be a float decorator for the 2026 SF Pride Parade


Berkeley Lab’s Lambda Alliance has been marching in the San Francisco Pride Celebration since 2017. This year, the Lambda Alliance is partnering with the Labs’ Government and Community Relations Office to once again have a presence at the 2026 SF Pride.

Be a part of the excitement by decorating the Lab’s Pride parade float on Sunday morning! All decorations will be provided by Lambda Alliance, and we need all hands on deck to get them up before step-off. Show off your talents with string and tape, no artistic skills needed.

The timing for this opportunity is still TBD and will be confirmed the week of the event. The times listed are an approximation based on information from previous years.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs


Berkeley Lab’s Lambda Alliance has been marching in the San Francisco Pride Celebration since 2017. This year, the Lambda Alliance is partnering with the Labs’ Government and Community Relations Office to once again have a presence at the 2026 SF Pride.

Be a part of the excitement by decorating the Lab’s Pride parade float on Sunday morning! All decorations will be provided by Lambda Alliance, and we need all hands on deck to get them up before step-off. Show off your talents with string and tape, no artistic skills needed.

The timing for this opportunity is still TBD and will be confirmed the week of the event. The times listed are an approximation based on information from previous years.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 28, 2026

Zip Code: 94105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sign up to be a contingent/wheel monitor at the 2026 SF Pride Parade


Contingent monitors and wheel monitors are critical to the safety of our participation in the parade. Contingent monitors assure the safety of the marchers in our contingent, whereas wheel monitors ensure the safety of the vehicles in our contingent.

To become a contingent monitor or wheel monitor, you must watch a training video and complete a quiz. This should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

To register, please click on the registration button below, and an email with the training video and quiz will be sent with further instructions as soon as it is available to share. 

* Please note: our step-off time will be shared closer to the date.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs


Contingent monitors and wheel monitors are critical to the safety of our participation in the parade. Contingent monitors assure the safety of the marchers in our contingent, whereas wheel monitors ensure the safety of the vehicles in our contingent.

To become a contingent monitor or wheel monitor, you must watch a training video and complete a quiz. This should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

To register, please click on the registration button below, and an email with the training video and quiz will be sent with further instructions as soon as it is available to share. 

* Please note: our step-off time will be shared closer to the date.


Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 28, 2026

Zip Code: 94105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: March with Berkeley Lab at the 2026 SF Pride Parade in June

The Lambda Alliance ERG is participating in the 2026 SF Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28th, and we hope to have 100 participants to help us celebrate this year. You will be marching alongside our pride parade float and Lab Shuttle. All are welcome to march with us, so please feel free to bring your friends and family to march as a community that supports our commitment to inclusive science.

If you plan to bring family and friends to march in the parade,  let us know by adding a note. Once you respond to the opportunity, you will see a box that says “additional volunteer information.” Please add all names of family/friends who will be joining us at the event so that we have an accurate headcount.

Please note: All employees are responsible for ensuring friends and family are adhering to the parade’s participation guidelines for this event, which will be sent to marchers in a separate email.

Safety Training (REQUIRED): All participants must complete a 5-minute safety training before the event. An email with a link to the training will be shared with you closer to the date. 

Things to keep in mind:

This will be an outdoor eventBring a bottle of water to stay hydratedWear comfy shoes Bring sunblock and/or wear a hat to protect yourself from the sunThere will be limited bathrooms along the marching route, so please plan accordingly

Time: Step-off time will be shared closer to the date

Location: Beale Street & Market Street* (this is an approx. location based on previous years)

The closest BART station is the Embarcadero Station.  BART will be busy so please plan ahead and pick an early train!




Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

The Lambda Alliance ERG is participating in the 2026 SF Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28th, and we hope to have 100 participants to help us celebrate this year. You will be marching alongside our pride parade float and Lab Shuttle. All are welcome to march with us, so please feel free to bring your friends and family to march as a community that supports our commitment to inclusive science.

If you plan to bring family and friends to march in the parade,  let us know by adding a note. Once you respond to the opportunity, you will see a box that says “additional volunteer information.” Please add all names of family/friends who will be joining us at the event so that we have an accurate headcount.

Please note: All employees are responsible for ensuring friends and family are adhering to the parade’s participation guidelines for this event, which will be sent to marchers in a separate email.

Safety Training (REQUIRED): All participants must complete a 5-minute safety training before the event. An email with a link to the training will be shared with you closer to the date. 

Things to keep in mind:

This will be an outdoor eventBring a bottle of water to stay hydratedWear comfy shoes Bring sunblock and/or wear a hat to protect yourself from the sunThere will be limited bathrooms along the marching route, so please plan accordingly

Time: Step-off time will be shared closer to the date

Location: Beale Street & Market Street* (this is an approx. location based on previous years)

The closest BART station is the Embarcadero Station.  BART will be busy so please plan ahead and pick an early train!




Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 28, 2026

Zip Code: 94105

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Mentor for High School Summer Interns - Summer 2026

The Experiences in Research program is a 6-week internship for high school students to work on cutting edge projects alongside experts at Berkeley Lab. We are looking for projects/mentors from both STEM and STEM adjacent fields (experimental, data science, coding, administration, science communication). Project descriptions for summer 2025 can be found here. Mentors/projects that can have interns on-site for at least 2 days / week will be prioritized for 2026.

Please complete and submit the project planner by January 23rd, 2026 for your internship project to be part of the program. Please visit our webpage for more information on commitments and timeline as a mentor.

For any questions please contact Faith Dukes (fmdukes@lbl.gov).

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

The Experiences in Research program is a 6-week internship for high school students to work on cutting edge projects alongside experts at Berkeley Lab. We are looking for projects/mentors from both STEM and STEM adjacent fields (experimental, data science, coding, administration, science communication). Project descriptions for summer 2025 can be found here. Mentors/projects that can have interns on-site for at least 2 days / week will be prioritized for 2026.

Please complete and submit the project planner by January 23rd, 2026 for your internship project to be part of the program. Please visit our webpage for more information on commitments and timeline as a mentor.

For any questions please contact Faith Dukes (fmdukes@lbl.gov).

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jul 24, 2026

Zip Code: 94720

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Seeking data science project mentors for BLDAP 2025-2026

The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program (BLDAP) is a project-based high school STEM program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. BLDAP seeks to remove systemic barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.  
The BLDAP 2025 cohort (21 students) will meet monthly (October - April) on Sunday afternoons or weeknights. In addition to college and career workshops, students will be working in teams to carry out a data science research project highlighting a community issue of their choice. The Berkeley Lab K-12 team is seeking mentors to check-in with the student team about once every other month to give feedback to their work and check on their progress. Check-ins will be conducted virtually over Zoom. We will try to pair mentors as a mentoring team.  
Mentors do not need to be data scientists - any experience working with data and data analysis is welcome! There will be an info session (October 14th at 10 am) to give an overview of the data science project. Most meetings will be held online unless indicated as hybrid.   
Check-in dates and project deliverables are as follows (please note that dates in January through April are subject to change): October 26 (hybrid): Meet mentees, refine research question, and data collection methods November 23 (check-in optional): Data collection ongoing December 14 (in-person; optional): Data collection ongoing; mentors are invited to join a lunch with mentees and BLDAP alumni January 25: Data collection done, data cleaning February 22 (check-in optional): Exploratory data analysis, data visualizations, data modeling March 22: Finalize data visualizations and findings for presentations April 19: Initial drafts of presentations ready for review May date TBD (in-person, optional for mentors): Presentations  
All volunteers participating in K-12 programs must complete an online working with minors course (~90 minutes), sign and submit a CANRA form, and pass a background check.
 
For any questions, please contact the K-12 Lead Education Facilitator, Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov).

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program (BLDAP) is a project-based high school STEM program designed to help participants develop 21st century skills, learn about Berkeley Lab’s research activities, receive college and career guidance, and develop a STEM network in a real-life work environment. BLDAP seeks to remove systemic barriers, such as a lack of access to professional networks and work-based opportunities, by providing strong connections to the scientific community at Berkeley Lab.  
The BLDAP 2025 cohort (21 students) will meet monthly (October - April) on Sunday afternoons or weeknights. In addition to college and career workshops, students will be working in teams to carry out a data science research project highlighting a community issue of their choice. The Berkeley Lab K-12 team is seeking mentors to check-in with the student team about once every other month to give feedback to their work and check on their progress. Check-ins will be conducted virtually over Zoom. We will try to pair mentors as a mentoring team.  
Mentors do not need to be data scientists - any experience working with data and data analysis is welcome! There will be an info session (October 14th at 10 am) to give an overview of the data science project. Most meetings will be held online unless indicated as hybrid.   
Check-in dates and project deliverables are as follows (please note that dates in January through April are subject to change): October 26 (hybrid): Meet mentees, refine research question, and data collection methods November 23 (check-in optional): Data collection ongoing December 14 (in-person; optional): Data collection ongoing; mentors are invited to join a lunch with mentees and BLDAP alumni January 25: Data collection done, data cleaning February 22 (check-in optional): Exploratory data analysis, data visualizations, data modeling March 22: Finalize data visualizations and findings for presentations April 19: Initial drafts of presentations ready for review May date TBD (in-person, optional for mentors): Presentations  
All volunteers participating in K-12 programs must complete an online working with minors course (~90 minutes), sign and submit a CANRA form, and pass a background check.
 
For any questions, please contact the K-12 Lead Education Facilitator, Corbin Shatto (cshatto@lbl.gov).

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 30, 2026

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Sign up to be a mentor

Be A Mentor is dedicated to empowering youth by connecting them with caring, dedicated adults who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement. Be A Mentor programs include both in-person and virtual mentorship opportunities, where mentors commit just one hour a week for a year to build meaningful relationships that foster confidence, personal growth, and success. We seek volunteers who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to make a positive impact on young people's lives. Whether supporting educational goals, helping with community events, or simply being a consistent presence, our volunteers play a vital role in helping youth thrive.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Be A Mentor is dedicated to empowering youth by connecting them with caring, dedicated adults who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement. Be A Mentor programs include both in-person and virtual mentorship opportunities, where mentors commit just one hour a week for a year to build meaningful relationships that foster confidence, personal growth, and success. We seek volunteers who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to make a positive impact on young people's lives. Whether supporting educational goals, helping with community events, or simply being a consistent presence, our volunteers play a vital role in helping youth thrive.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94720

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Pack and deliver meals to homebound seniors

Meals on wheels need volunteers to pack or deliver food to help ensure nutritious, fresh meals get to Berkeley’s homebound seniors. 

Sign up to volunteer with Meals on Wheels by reaching out to them by phone or email:

(510) 981-5250mealsonwheels@berkeleyca.gov

Volunteer by yourself or with a friend, and help brighten up a senior’s day.

Pack and deliver meals for homebound seniors

Volunteers help pack and deliver meals for seniors across Berkeley. You can choose to pack meals, deliver meals, or do both.

You can expect to make 8-15 deliveries during your shift, which should take about an hour of driving.

You can also request a walking or biking route to make deliveries without a car.

Shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Meals on Wheels volunteer shifts are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To volunteer to help pack meals, please arrive by 8:00 am. To volunteer to make deliveries, please arrive between 10:00 – 11:00 am.

You will begin your shift at the Meals on Wheels office:

1925 9th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710

 Requirements

You must be 18 or older to volunteer on your own. Volunteers under 18 are also welcome with adult supervision. Meals on wheels will conduct a background check on all volunteers.

To volunteer, you must provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination. You are up-to-date on vaccinations if you meet one of the following conditions:

It has been less than two months since you received the initial dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or It has been less than five months since you received the second dose of the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna initial series, or You have received a booster.

Please wear a mask while volunteering to protect the safety of our staff, seniors, and fellow volunteers.

To volunteer as a driver, you will need a valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and current auto insurance. You should be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Application process

To start volunteering, please reach out to us by phone or email:

(510) 981-5250mealsonwheels@berkeleyca.gov

We will ask you to fill out a volunteer application form. We will also ask you to give consent for us to run a background check. Once those steps are complete, Meal on wheels will coordinate a day for your first delivery shift!

About Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound seniors across Berkeley. These healthy meals help ensure that seniors are able to get the nutrition they need while living at home. Volunteers play a vital role in providing reliable and friendly delivery service.

The number of clients enrolled in Meals on Wheels has risen from about 140 in 2019 to around 220 today. In our 2021 fiscal year, we served 86,670 meals—a 33% increase from the previous fiscal year.

The program is open to any senior 60 and older who is unable to prepare a balanced meal for themselves. Learn more about how to sign up for Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs for seniors.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Meals on wheels need volunteers to pack or deliver food to help ensure nutritious, fresh meals get to Berkeley’s homebound seniors. 

Sign up to volunteer with Meals on Wheels by reaching out to them by phone or email:

(510) 981-5250mealsonwheels@berkeleyca.gov

Volunteer by yourself or with a friend, and help brighten up a senior’s day.

Pack and deliver meals for homebound seniors

Volunteers help pack and deliver meals for seniors across Berkeley. You can choose to pack meals, deliver meals, or do both.

You can expect to make 8-15 deliveries during your shift, which should take about an hour of driving.

You can also request a walking or biking route to make deliveries without a car.

Shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Meals on Wheels volunteer shifts are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To volunteer to help pack meals, please arrive by 8:00 am. To volunteer to make deliveries, please arrive between 10:00 – 11:00 am.

You will begin your shift at the Meals on Wheels office:

1925 9th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710

 Requirements

You must be 18 or older to volunteer on your own. Volunteers under 18 are also welcome with adult supervision. Meals on wheels will conduct a background check on all volunteers.

To volunteer, you must provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination. You are up-to-date on vaccinations if you meet one of the following conditions:

It has been less than two months since you received the initial dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or It has been less than five months since you received the second dose of the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna initial series, or You have received a booster.

Please wear a mask while volunteering to protect the safety of our staff, seniors, and fellow volunteers.

To volunteer as a driver, you will need a valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and current auto insurance. You should be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Application process

To start volunteering, please reach out to us by phone or email:

(510) 981-5250mealsonwheels@berkeleyca.gov

We will ask you to fill out a volunteer application form. We will also ask you to give consent for us to run a background check. Once those steps are complete, Meal on wheels will coordinate a day for your first delivery shift!

About Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound seniors across Berkeley. These healthy meals help ensure that seniors are able to get the nutrition they need while living at home. Volunteers play a vital role in providing reliable and friendly delivery service.

The number of clients enrolled in Meals on Wheels has risen from about 140 in 2019 to around 220 today. In our 2021 fiscal year, we served 86,670 meals—a 33% increase from the previous fiscal year.

The program is open to any senior 60 and older who is unable to prepare a balanced meal for themselves. Learn more about how to sign up for Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs for seniors.

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94710

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Mentor: Help Students Learn About Robotics At Ygnacio Valley HS

Help Students Learn About Robotics

Ygnacio Valley High School’s robotics team in Concord needs mentors. You can make a huge difference in the lives of some really great kids — even if you’re not a robotics expert.

Why?
• Be the reason a student finishes high school, or goes to college, or likes learning
• Advance your own skills in EE, MechE, software, or project management
• Playing with robots is fun!


What qualifications do I need?
• No robotics or engineering knowledge required! If you’re able to circulate and help keep the students focused, or tell them where to put tools away, or remind them to wear their goggles in the lab, or figure out who isn’t asking for help they need, that’s valuable. If you’re good with project management, even better. Of course, if you want to learn about robotics so you can mentor more, we’re happy to teach you!
• Some availability 3:45pm-6pm on weekdays. We suspect this will be the sticking point for most people. See “What’s Involved” below for details.
• Reliability and communication. If you pride yourself on doing what you say you will, and on letting others know in advance when you won’t be able to deliver (because it happens to everyone), you’ll be a huge help to our understaffed team!


More Info
FIRST (“For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”, www.firstinspires.org) promotes STEM education by sponsoring robotics competitions at several levels, culminating with the First Robotics Competition (FRC) for high school students.

YVHS created an FRC team, named Project 212, in 2018. We lost some institutional knowledge with the pandemic, but gained another mentor in 2022. Now our founding mentor is moving out of state, and our new mentor needs some help.

The FRC season involves teaching students engineering principles, lab safety, proper use of power tools, and many other skills from September through December. In early January, the rules for the new year’s competition are announced. Robots will compete in a
game with new rules, completely different from the previous year. In only 6-8 weeks, each team will figure out a game strategy, figure out how to build a robot to implement that strategy, program and debug their robot, and then compete against other teams. The robots
are entirely student-designed and student-built: Mentors only advise – we aren’t allowed to build, repair, program, or design any robots that compete. It’s impressive and inspirational to watch students take on that challenging timeline and build robots that work!


What’s involved?
• Project 212 meets after school Mondays and Fridays from 3:45pm-6pm (ish). It would be great if you could generally attend at least twice a month. (Arriving late or leaving early is fine.)
• During the “build season” (January through March), we also meet after school on Wednesdays, and also for 8 hours on Saturdays. You aren’t expected to be there every Saturday start to finish, but it’s valuable if you can show up more to help.
• Not required, but fun: Attend competitions with the students and cheer like crazy! (And, yes, help with team logistics.)


Sounds great! How do I get more info?
Please note: This is not a Berkeley Lab hosted program but through a third party (Ygnacio Valley HS). Please email Alyssa Brand at abrand@lbl.gov or lead mentor Jon Solera at  jon@emufarm.org and learn more!

Be a mentor — make a difference

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Help Students Learn About Robotics

Ygnacio Valley High School’s robotics team in Concord needs mentors. You can make a huge difference in the lives of some really great kids — even if you’re not a robotics expert.

Why?
• Be the reason a student finishes high school, or goes to college, or likes learning
• Advance your own skills in EE, MechE, software, or project management
• Playing with robots is fun!


What qualifications do I need?
• No robotics or engineering knowledge required! If you’re able to circulate and help keep the students focused, or tell them where to put tools away, or remind them to wear their goggles in the lab, or figure out who isn’t asking for help they need, that’s valuable. If you’re good with project management, even better. Of course, if you want to learn about robotics so you can mentor more, we’re happy to teach you!
• Some availability 3:45pm-6pm on weekdays. We suspect this will be the sticking point for most people. See “What’s Involved” below for details.
• Reliability and communication. If you pride yourself on doing what you say you will, and on letting others know in advance when you won’t be able to deliver (because it happens to everyone), you’ll be a huge help to our understaffed team!


More Info
FIRST (“For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology”, www.firstinspires.org) promotes STEM education by sponsoring robotics competitions at several levels, culminating with the First Robotics Competition (FRC) for high school students.

YVHS created an FRC team, named Project 212, in 2018. We lost some institutional knowledge with the pandemic, but gained another mentor in 2022. Now our founding mentor is moving out of state, and our new mentor needs some help.

The FRC season involves teaching students engineering principles, lab safety, proper use of power tools, and many other skills from September through December. In early January, the rules for the new year’s competition are announced. Robots will compete in a
game with new rules, completely different from the previous year. In only 6-8 weeks, each team will figure out a game strategy, figure out how to build a robot to implement that strategy, program and debug their robot, and then compete against other teams. The robots
are entirely student-designed and student-built: Mentors only advise – we aren’t allowed to build, repair, program, or design any robots that compete. It’s impressive and inspirational to watch students take on that challenging timeline and build robots that work!


What’s involved?
• Project 212 meets after school Mondays and Fridays from 3:45pm-6pm (ish). It would be great if you could generally attend at least twice a month. (Arriving late or leaving early is fine.)
• During the “build season” (January through March), we also meet after school on Wednesdays, and also for 8 hours on Saturdays. You aren’t expected to be there every Saturday start to finish, but it’s valuable if you can show up more to help.
• Not required, but fun: Attend competitions with the students and cheer like crazy! (And, yes, help with team logistics.)


Sounds great! How do I get more info?
Please note: This is not a Berkeley Lab hosted program but through a third party (Ygnacio Valley HS). Please email Alyssa Brand at abrand@lbl.gov or lead mentor Jon Solera at  jon@emufarm.org and learn more!

Be a mentor — make a difference

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94518

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Support the Pinole Valley Engineering Academy

This year, Pinole Valley High School is seeking volunteers from ALL areas of Engineering to support activities. These activities include speaking opportunities, mock interviews, judging and more.  

A highlighted event includes their Engineering Day/Week being held from September 25-29. Sophomores are taking a course called Principles of Engineering, where they are introduced  to as many engineering/trade disciplines as possible. They are looking for those that may be interested in attending as guest speakers.

Students will be divided into 4 groups, and each group will rotate rooms where they listen to a speaker or participate in a hands-on activity. During the rotations, speakers will stay in the same room. Each speaker would do a 30 minute presentation per group. The Academy would like to have 2 speakers per room to switch off. Hands-on activities are also very welcome.  

We have roughly 55 Sophomores in total. For details on our academy, see the attached.

If you are interested in supporting Engineering Day or supporting us in any other activities we may have, please complete the attached participating form. It includes the list of times for Engineering Week. 

 

Please respond to this note AND complete the participation form linked above. 



Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

This year, Pinole Valley High School is seeking volunteers from ALL areas of Engineering to support activities. These activities include speaking opportunities, mock interviews, judging and more.  

A highlighted event includes their Engineering Day/Week being held from September 25-29. Sophomores are taking a course called Principles of Engineering, where they are introduced  to as many engineering/trade disciplines as possible. They are looking for those that may be interested in attending as guest speakers.

Students will be divided into 4 groups, and each group will rotate rooms where they listen to a speaker or participate in a hands-on activity. During the rotations, speakers will stay in the same room. Each speaker would do a 30 minute presentation per group. The Academy would like to have 2 speakers per room to switch off. Hands-on activities are also very welcome.  

We have roughly 55 Sophomores in total. For details on our academy, see the attached.

If you are interested in supporting Engineering Day or supporting us in any other activities we may have, please complete the attached participating form. It includes the list of times for Engineering Week. 

 

Please respond to this note AND complete the participation form linked above. 



Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Tech Volunteer for Ashby Village

Become a Tech Volunteer for Ashby Village

Ashby Village is a vibrant East Bay nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of a peer-to-peer approach to connect older adults with each other and resources to age well and to remain active and engaged in the places they call home.

Tech volunteers provide technical assistance to members who need support. Even if you consider yourself a basic technology user, your skills are valuable!

Here’s how you can help:

Provide one-on-one tech assistance virtually and in-person with computers, smartphones, tablets, and printers, including installation and setup, internet navigation, software tips, security tips, and general troubleshooting Facilitate tech support groups (iOS/Android, Mac/Windows, etc.) Support and plan workshops and events for our members and volunteers Assist Ashby Village operations with tech needs Collaborate with other technology volunteers to explore solutions to new or growing challenges

Volunteers get to meet and learn from other great volunteers with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, and have the opportunity to strengthen and broaden their skills by teaching others. Share in the joy villagers' experience when they learn something new or solve a problem, and get to know the wonderful people in the village community! Volunteer for as little as an hour or two a month. Those you help will be deeply appreciative.

To learn more about volunteering with Ashby Village contact Jessica Sterling, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at jessica@ashbyvillage.org or complete a volunteer application online here.

 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Become a Tech Volunteer for Ashby Village

Ashby Village is a vibrant East Bay nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of a peer-to-peer approach to connect older adults with each other and resources to age well and to remain active and engaged in the places they call home.

Tech volunteers provide technical assistance to members who need support. Even if you consider yourself a basic technology user, your skills are valuable!

Here’s how you can help:

Provide one-on-one tech assistance virtually and in-person with computers, smartphones, tablets, and printers, including installation and setup, internet navigation, software tips, security tips, and general troubleshooting Facilitate tech support groups (iOS/Android, Mac/Windows, etc.) Support and plan workshops and events for our members and volunteers Assist Ashby Village operations with tech needs Collaborate with other technology volunteers to explore solutions to new or growing challenges

Volunteers get to meet and learn from other great volunteers with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, and have the opportunity to strengthen and broaden their skills by teaching others. Share in the joy villagers' experience when they learn something new or solve a problem, and get to know the wonderful people in the village community! Volunteer for as little as an hour or two a month. Those you help will be deeply appreciative.

To learn more about volunteering with Ashby Village contact Jessica Sterling, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at jessica@ashbyvillage.org or complete a volunteer application online here.

 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94707

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Role Models Needed - Women in Product Design & Engineering

Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) is looking for Women Product Designers and Engineers: Visit 2 East Bay Area elementary schools for a total of 4 hours during February - March (Choose among 22 schools) Be COVID- 19 Vaccinated Share why you love science and your STEM journey with the students Interested? Click here to sign-up 

 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) is looking for Women Product Designers and Engineers: Visit 2 East Bay Area elementary schools for a total of 4 hours during February - March (Choose among 22 schools) Be COVID- 19 Vaccinated Share why you love science and your STEM journey with the students Interested? Click here to sign-up 

 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94607

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer at the Food Pantry

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94720

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Get Involved with Homies Empowerment

Homies Empowerment is an independent, grassroots community-based organization out of East Oakland. They started as a volunteer-run, Jefferson Award-winning, after-school program taking on an approach and a way of seeing gang-impacted youth through an asset-based lens. To provide spaces where youth can heal, thrive and self-actualize, they mirror the positive assets that attract young people to gangs: a sense of belonging, protection, rites of passage, and meeting basic needs. Their after-school program evolved to full-fledged Ethnic Studies and Leadership courses offered throughout Oakland schools.

With the onset of COVID-19, they went from being exclusively a youth-development and educational-focused organization to one that stands in solidarity with the entire community to help meet their urgent food and basic needs. Their Block Clean-Up Crew also came together to contribute to a clean and dignified community environment.

Currently, Homies is operating a Community Care Center, Learning Center, and several food access programs out of their FREEdom Store: Tuesday food distribution, Love Packages, and Loaves and Fishes.

Interested in Volunteering with Homies? Email VolunteerAtHomies@gmail.com or fill out the Volunteer form using this link. 

 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Homies Empowerment is an independent, grassroots community-based organization out of East Oakland. They started as a volunteer-run, Jefferson Award-winning, after-school program taking on an approach and a way of seeing gang-impacted youth through an asset-based lens. To provide spaces where youth can heal, thrive and self-actualize, they mirror the positive assets that attract young people to gangs: a sense of belonging, protection, rites of passage, and meeting basic needs. Their after-school program evolved to full-fledged Ethnic Studies and Leadership courses offered throughout Oakland schools.

With the onset of COVID-19, they went from being exclusively a youth-development and educational-focused organization to one that stands in solidarity with the entire community to help meet their urgent food and basic needs. Their Block Clean-Up Crew also came together to contribute to a clean and dignified community environment.

Currently, Homies is operating a Community Care Center, Learning Center, and several food access programs out of their FREEdom Store: Tuesday food distribution, Love Packages, and Loaves and Fishes.

Interested in Volunteering with Homies? Email VolunteerAtHomies@gmail.com or fill out the Volunteer form using this link. 

 

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94605

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Activities with K-12

This opportunity block will be used to capture activities that were not previously advertised on the galaxy digital site and/or are ongoing opportunities with community organizations.

Managers can assign this block to users for previous volunteer opportunity hours. Please respond to this opportunity and email Faith Dukes (fmdukes@lbl.gov) to update hours. 

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

This opportunity block will be used to capture activities that were not previously advertised on the galaxy digital site and/or are ongoing opportunities with community organizations.

Managers can assign this block to users for previous volunteer opportunity hours. Please respond to this opportunity and email Faith Dukes (fmdukes@lbl.gov) to update hours. 

Berkeley Lab Program: Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Lawrence Hall of Science is Seeking STEM Ambassadors

Share your enthusiasm for science and spark the imagination of visiting families and schoolchildren.

Help kids and families with hands-on science activities at our many special events Deliver demonstrations on our state-of-the-art Science On a Sphere (SOS)®* Work with families in our Ingenuity Lab* and Animal Discovery Room* During the school year, assist our instructors in our school classes and outreach* Be an ambassador of our center and programs out in the community or here at the Hall Weekday or weekend shifts are available

How to Apply

If you're interested in the adult STEM ambassador program, complete the application. You will be contacted for upcoming orientation sessions.

The date for our next adult volunteer orientation will be posted in 2021. Sign up today to attend the upcoming orientation.

The STEM Ambassador Orientation is a two-hour event for new volunteers to learn about the Hall’s mission, programs, and different ambassador opportunities. It provides new ambassadors with a chance to learn about the benefits and/or challenges of being an ambassador for the Hall. STEM Ambassadors will take a tour of the Hall, talk to current ambassadors, and see them in action facilitating in some of the areas where they will be working.

Benefits of Becoming a STEM Ambassador

Receive a 20% discount at the Discovery Corner Toy and Book Store Earn an Family museum membership after 100 hours of service Visit the Lawrence Hall of Science without paying general admission or show fees Know that you helped excite a child’s desire to learn math and science

What is the Commitment?

Available 3–6 hours per month for a minimum of 60 hours (*core opportunities require 2 shifts and 6 hours per month) Access to email communication Regular and active participation in volunteer shifts and activities Complete all forms required and comply with ambassador processes described in the Adult Ambassador Handbook and Teen Ambassador Handbook

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Share your enthusiasm for science and spark the imagination of visiting families and schoolchildren.

Help kids and families with hands-on science activities at our many special events Deliver demonstrations on our state-of-the-art Science On a Sphere (SOS)®* Work with families in our Ingenuity Lab* and Animal Discovery Room* During the school year, assist our instructors in our school classes and outreach* Be an ambassador of our center and programs out in the community or here at the Hall Weekday or weekend shifts are available

How to Apply

If you're interested in the adult STEM ambassador program, complete the application. You will be contacted for upcoming orientation sessions.

The date for our next adult volunteer orientation will be posted in 2021. Sign up today to attend the upcoming orientation.

The STEM Ambassador Orientation is a two-hour event for new volunteers to learn about the Hall’s mission, programs, and different ambassador opportunities. It provides new ambassadors with a chance to learn about the benefits and/or challenges of being an ambassador for the Hall. STEM Ambassadors will take a tour of the Hall, talk to current ambassadors, and see them in action facilitating in some of the areas where they will be working.

Benefits of Becoming a STEM Ambassador

Receive a 20% discount at the Discovery Corner Toy and Book Store Earn an Family museum membership after 100 hours of service Visit the Lawrence Hall of Science without paying general admission or show fees Know that you helped excite a child’s desire to learn math and science

What is the Commitment?

Available 3–6 hours per month for a minimum of 60 hours (*core opportunities require 2 shifts and 6 hours per month) Access to email communication Regular and active participation in volunteer shifts and activities Complete all forms required and comply with ambassador processes described in the Adult Ambassador Handbook and Teen Ambassador Handbook

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 94720

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sign-up to be a Tutor for the Literacy for Every Adult Program

Literacy for Every Adult Program (LEAP)

LEAP is a free program sponsored by the Richmond Public Library in which tutors and learners work one-on-one or in small groups. LEAP's purpose is to help adults develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve their individual goals.

In 1984, The Richmond Public Library started one of the original library-based adult literacy programs.  With the startling recognition that 1 out of 5 adults in our country lacked the basic literacy skills for full participation in community and economic sphere, funding became available for new programs.  Since that time, Richmond residents enrolled in LEAP for a variety of purposes. At first it was to improve basic reading and writing skills, but as time passed LEAP recognized community needs, expanding its services to GED preparation, English as a Second Language, math literacy and computer literacy.

 

To learn more about this opportunity, visit the LEAP website

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Literacy for Every Adult Program (LEAP)

LEAP is a free program sponsored by the Richmond Public Library in which tutors and learners work one-on-one or in small groups. LEAP's purpose is to help adults develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve their individual goals.

In 1984, The Richmond Public Library started one of the original library-based adult literacy programs.  With the startling recognition that 1 out of 5 adults in our country lacked the basic literacy skills for full participation in community and economic sphere, funding became available for new programs.  Since that time, Richmond residents enrolled in LEAP for a variety of purposes. At first it was to improve basic reading and writing skills, but as time passed LEAP recognized community needs, expanding its services to GED preparation, English as a Second Language, math literacy and computer literacy.

 

To learn more about this opportunity, visit the LEAP website

Berkeley Lab Program: Community Relations Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No