Volunteer Opportunities
Scientific Adventures for Girls offers many opportunities to support girls in STEM, whether you’re a high school student, a parent, company, or STEM professional! Watch the video below to learn more about some of our volunteer roles, then sign up for one help us to empower girls to know they belong in STEM.
fun and flexible opportunity!
Great for:
- Teens
- Families
- Teams/Organization/groups
- Individuals
Continuous Opportunities to Inspire
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
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.
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.
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.
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
2026 Positions Full.
Make a community impact by assisting with hands-on STEM engagements at various libraries in the East Bay. Build kid’s confidence around STEM, support problem solving and collaboration, and encourage perseverance.
Time commitment: varies, during summer break
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.