Description
Let's Talk Science @VIU volunteers deliver quality STEM education activities to K-12 school classes in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island. These activities are supported by the national Let's Talk Science program, and are under the supervision of the VIU Let's Talk Science Site Coordinator. Public speaking and engagement, learning about a wide range of STEM subject areas, and working with a team that includes research, technical and educational staff are all part of this volunteer role. Volunteers received training in how to share their STEM passion in a meaningful way, in best educational practices, and VIU safety procedures.
Position Overview
Volunteer duties include timely attendance at, setting up, delivering, and cleaning up after K-12 educational activities and events, staffing public event booths, and providing event site support.
Position Requirements
Volunteers are required to be on-time for events and programs, be organized and responsible, and be STEM enthusiasts. A friendly manner and willingness to talk to the public is important.
Students from programs in VIU's Faculties of Science and Technology, and Education, are best suited to this position, but we welcome all VIU students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, math and teaching to apply. Volunteer training is mandatory and provided through the Let's Talk Science online volunteer portal.
Graduate Attributes Associated
- Oral Communication
- Scientific Literacy
- Active Learning
- Collaboration
- Inquiry and Ways of Knowing
- Disciplinary Expertise
Sign Up Directions
For more information, please contact Public Education Coordinator, Marnie Branfireun / Amie Armet at stemantics@viu.ca
Supervisor phone: 250.740.6609
Additional Comments
Let's Talk Science is coordinated by the Let's Talk Science VIU Site Coordinator, Jessie Goldman, administered within the Faculty of Science and Technology by the STEMantics Program (Coordinators Marnie Branfireun and Amie Armet) and formally supervised by Deep Bay Marine Field Station Manager Carl Butterworth)