Volunteer Opportunities

What: Help SAfG facilitate a rotation of STEM lessons at a local library.  for elementary school-ages kids. Site and lesson depending, topics include Biomimicry (learning from nature) slime, and Legos.

Commitment: 2-3 hours
Requirements: 15+ years old, brief virtual training
Opportunities:

• Richmond Libraries

  • July 22nd, 27th, & 29th

  • 1:30pm-3:30pm

• Alameda Free Library

  • Saturday, June 16th

  • 1pm-3:30pm

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What: Help teachers facilitate a rotation of 1 hour STEM lessons for elementary school-ages kids. Site and lesson depending, topics could include slime, neuroscience, toy design, Legos, and more.

Commitment: 2-3 hours
Requirements:

1. Be 15+ years old

2. Attend a virtual training

3. If 18 years or over, camp volunteers must also:
   - Provide proof of negative TB Test (good for 2 years)
   - Be fingerprinted (good for 2 years)
   - Complete CA Mandated Reporter training (good for 1 year)

Opportunities:

Richmond

• When: Mondays-Thursdays, June 22nd - July 23rd

• Shift times:

  • Full Day 9am-5pm

  • Half Day 9am-12:30pm or 1pm-5pm

• Where: 1 of 3 Elementary schools in Richmond

Oakland - Tuesdays Available!

• When: Mondays, Tuesdays, OR Thursdays
  June 8 - July 31

• Shift times: 2-3 hours per day (mornings)

• Where: 1 of 3 Boys and Girls Clubs in Oakland

Southern Oakland - Positions FULL!

• When: Monday June 8th & Wednesdays, June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 8th

• Shift times: 12:45pm-5pm

• Where: Korematsu Discovery Academy

Emeryville

• When: June 22nd-25th; June 29-July 1st; and/or July 7th & 9th

• Shift times: 1:00pm-2:45pm

• Where: Anna Yates Elementary

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Classroom Assistant

Applications open August 2026. Help girls build confidence around STEM, support problem solving and collaboration, and develop perseverance by supporting them in our afterschool classroom program. Time commitment: 2-3 hours, 1 day per week, for 27 weeks Sept-May

Role Models

Resuming in October 2026. Visit the girls in their classes to inspire and share with them. We welcome and invite professional female STEM Role Models during each curriculum session to talk about their STEM journey, answer questions and work alongside the girls on that day’s hands-on project.
Time commitment: 2-4 hours.

Sponsor STEM Supplies

Purchase the supplies our students need for STEM activities OR "Adopt a Lesson" by purchasing and assembling supplies for one to ten lessons at your next team or company event! We’ll work with you on a supplies drive. Every little bit counts! Email us to get started.

Family STEAM Event Volunteers

Resuming in October 2026. Lead a project station with a teacher at SAfG’s Family STEAM Events throughout the East Bay. Family STEAM Events, held throughout the year, engage children and their families in hands-on projects.
Time commitment: 2 - 6 hour shifts.

Near Peer Mentors

Applications open August 2026. Are you a high school student who wants to encourage younger girls in STEM, continue your own STEM learning and build leadership skills? Apply to be a Near Peer! Time commitment: entire 27- week school year or 7-10 weeks during a STEM curriculum session. Sign up for STEM Scholar Club to be notified when applications open!

Summer Library Assistant

Make a community impact by assisting with hands-on STEM engagements at various libraries in the East Bay. You’ll help kids build confidence around STEM, support problem solving and collaboration, and develop perseverance. Time commitment: varies, during summer break

Sponsor Session Take-Home STEM Kits

Assemble simple STEM kits (related to our curriculum theme) for our girls to take home and continue their STEM exploration outside the classroom.
Email us to get started.

Help SAfG Do More

Whether you individually donate, start a fundraiser, connect us to your company’s matching gift program, share a grant opportunity or introduce us to a venture capitalist – the girls benefit from any support you give. Let us know if you need any additional information or materials. We’re happy to assist.