Volunteers needed for STEM+Arts Summit at The University of Portland


Register as a volunteer

Volunteers are needed for the iUrban Teen STEM+Arts Summit, which brings together underrepresented teens for an all-day immersive event at the campus of the University of Portland. This event will include workshops with information focused on STEM+Arts careers.

We will need volunteers in the various capacities listed below. There will be an online volunteer orientation the week of the event.

Team Leads

We will need twenty (20) volunteers to provide student team leadership. We prefer that these volunteers are from a technical background and/or currently in the technical industry – but it’s not required. Team Leads should be outgoing and engaging.

Duties include: Accompany team of students to break out sessions. Engage with students about their thoughts on the presentations. Share experiences of working with technology. Help foster an environment of inclusion and sharing in the sessions and during lunch. We are asking that volunteers arrive at 8:15 am for orientation.

Date: Saturday, May 11
Hours of commitment: Full event

Registration and Workshop Traffic

We will need six (6) volunteers to work at the registration desk. Volunteers will greet youth, sign them in and assign name badges. Following registration, your assistance will be needed to help direct attendants to their correct workshops.

Date: Saturday, May 11
Hours of commitment: Four hours (morning only)

Greeters

We will need four (4) greeters the morning of the event to greet the youth and their parents upon arrival.

Date: Saturday, May 11
Hours of commitment: Two hours (morning only)

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