Volunteer
Volunteering for DVSF is a great way to get involved in this fun filled, interactive program. By contributing time and energy you get to see first hand the hard work that middle school and high school students are doing in science research today. You do not need to be in the science field to volunteer for DVSF. The success of our program depends directly on the efforts of volunteers.
Who can be a volunteer?
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You must be at least 18 years of age or older
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You should be friendly, and enjoy working with people
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You should have an interest in promoting science education
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You do not need to know science
What do volunteers do?
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Registration
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Display and Safety (checking student projects for safety)
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Staff the office
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Registration - checking in the students
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Assist with administrative - being a 'runner' or 'others'
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Selling DVSF T-shirts
When can I help?
The annual DVSF is the first week in April. Volunteers may work a 4 hour shift, full day or what ever your schedule allows.
Is training provided to volunteers?
All volunteers receive an orientation. Job-related training is provided by staff from the department in which the volunteer is working that day or shift.
How do I register?
Visit our Fair Management Platform STEM Wizard
https://dvsf.stemwizard.com/public_site/volunteer_register
What are the benefits of volunteering for the Science Fair?
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Meet new people and the brightest young science minds of today
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School credit/community credit/Professional credit
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Free parking and lunch provided
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Touching the life of a "future scientist or engineer"
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Helping DVSF to improve STEM education in the community.