Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: Engage students in STEM once a month-STEM Saturdays

Spark students’ curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with Northside STEM!

The STEM Activity Facilitator sparks student interest and learning in the STEM Saturday activities, exemplifying the possibilities of pursuing STEM.

STEM Facilitator Tasks:

• Support and assist K-8th grade youth with the activities

• Clarify and explain activity concepts to age groups

• Ask students questions to prompt critical thinking and assess understanding

• Ensure students are engaged with the activities and respectful of others

• Nominate students for event awards- STEM Superstar, Inquiry, Northside Spirit

About STEM Saturdays:

STEM Saturdays are monthly learning events that feature hands-on activities to get K-8th grade youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Northside STEM depends on volunteers to support event registration, hands-on activities, and more. All Volunteers will receive training, an event t-shirt, and boxed lunch in exchange for their time. Our partnership with volunteers ensures that youth will enjoy an accessible, enriching learning experience.

Join us to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem! 

Indicate your interest by filling out our volunteer inquiry form at www.northsidestem.org/volunteer
Please reach out to us at nstem@saoic.org with additional questions/concerns!

Nonprofit: Northside STEM District

Spark students’ curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with Northside STEM!

The STEM Activity Facilitator sparks student interest and learning in the STEM Saturday activities, exemplifying the possibilities of pursuing STEM.

STEM Facilitator Tasks:

• Support and assist K-8th grade youth with the activities

• Clarify and explain activity concepts to age groups

• Ask students questions to prompt critical thinking and assess understanding

• Ensure students are engaged with the activities and respectful of others

• Nominate students for event awards- STEM Superstar, Inquiry, Northside Spirit

About STEM Saturdays:

STEM Saturdays are monthly learning events that feature hands-on activities to get K-8th grade youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Northside STEM depends on volunteers to support event registration, hands-on activities, and more. All Volunteers will receive training, an event t-shirt, and boxed lunch in exchange for their time. Our partnership with volunteers ensures that youth will enjoy an accessible, enriching learning experience.

Join us to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem! 

Indicate your interest by filling out our volunteer inquiry form at www.northsidestem.org/volunteer
Please reach out to us at nstem@saoic.org with additional questions/concerns!

Nonprofit: Northside STEM District

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55405

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Welcome and register youth once/month-STEM Saturdays

Cultivate an exciting, organized environment for students to learn about STEM!

The Event Check-In Manager Volunteer assists K-8th grade students and their families before they move on to the STEM Saturday event activities.

Event Check-In Manager Tasks:

• Check-in event participants and their guardians/parents

• Ensure completion of the Northside STEM media release and Release of Liability forms

• Provide wristbands and raffle tickets to corresponding age groups

• Assist with clean-up of the registration area at 12pm

• Assist with the lunch area setup

About STEM Saturdays:

STEM Saturdays are monthly learning events that feature hands-on activities to get K-8th grade youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Northside STEM depends on volunteers to support event registration, hands-on activities, and more. All Volunteers will receive training, an event t-shirt, and boxed lunch in exchange for their time. Our partnership with volunteers ensures that youth will enjoy an accessible, enriching learning experience.

Join us to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem!

Indicate your interest by filling out our volunteer inquiry form at www.northsidestem.org/volunteer. Please reach out to use at nstem@saoic.org with any additional questions/concerns!

Nonprofit: Northside STEM District

Cultivate an exciting, organized environment for students to learn about STEM!

The Event Check-In Manager Volunteer assists K-8th grade students and their families before they move on to the STEM Saturday event activities.

Event Check-In Manager Tasks:

• Check-in event participants and their guardians/parents

• Ensure completion of the Northside STEM media release and Release of Liability forms

• Provide wristbands and raffle tickets to corresponding age groups

• Assist with clean-up of the registration area at 12pm

• Assist with the lunch area setup

About STEM Saturdays:

STEM Saturdays are monthly learning events that feature hands-on activities to get K-8th grade youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Northside STEM depends on volunteers to support event registration, hands-on activities, and more. All Volunteers will receive training, an event t-shirt, and boxed lunch in exchange for their time. Our partnership with volunteers ensures that youth will enjoy an accessible, enriching learning experience.

Join us to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem!

Indicate your interest by filling out our volunteer inquiry form at www.northsidestem.org/volunteer. Please reach out to use at nstem@saoic.org with any additional questions/concerns!

Nonprofit: Northside STEM District

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55405

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Create a safe and organized event space-STEM Saturdays

Cultivate an environment that allows for STEM-based learning and career exploration!

Age Group Safety Coordinators ensure students and volunteers have time to engage in hands-on STEM activities. They are assigned to support one of the three STEM Saturday age groups-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, from 10:15 am-1:30pm. 

Age Group Safety Coordinator Tasks:

Direct youth to their assigned age group and activity tables Take unsupervised youth to the bathroom Set timers for event activities Announce 5-minute activity transitions to youth and Activity Facilitator volunteers Assist with material clean-up/replenishment between activities Collect completed nomination forms from Activity Facilitator volunteers Assist with event clean-up after lunch

About STEM Saturday:

STEM Saturdays are monthly learning events that feature hands-on activities to get K-8th grade youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Northside STEM depends on volunteers to support event registration, hands-on activities, and more. All Volunteers will receive training, an event t-shirt, and boxed lunch in exchange for their time. Our partnership with volunteers ensures that youth will enjoy an accessible, enriching learning experience.

Join us to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem! 

If you are interested in supporting Northside STEM as the Age Group Safety Coordinator, please fill out our inquiry form at www.northsidestem.org/volunteer. You can also reach out to nstem@saoic.org with any questions or concerns!

Nonprofit: Northside STEM District

Cultivate an environment that allows for STEM-based learning and career exploration!

Age Group Safety Coordinators ensure students and volunteers have time to engage in hands-on STEM activities. They are assigned to support one of the three STEM Saturday age groups-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, from 10:15 am-1:30pm. 

Age Group Safety Coordinator Tasks:

Direct youth to their assigned age group and activity tables Take unsupervised youth to the bathroom Set timers for event activities Announce 5-minute activity transitions to youth and Activity Facilitator volunteers Assist with material clean-up/replenishment between activities Collect completed nomination forms from Activity Facilitator volunteers Assist with event clean-up after lunch

About STEM Saturday:

STEM Saturdays are monthly learning events that feature hands-on activities to get K-8th grade youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Northside STEM depends on volunteers to support event registration, hands-on activities, and more. All Volunteers will receive training, an event t-shirt, and boxed lunch in exchange for their time. Our partnership with volunteers ensures that youth will enjoy an accessible, enriching learning experience.

Join us to build a strong, diverse pipeline of STEM leaders and innovators within the North Minneapolis ecosystem! 

If you are interested in supporting Northside STEM as the Age Group Safety Coordinator, please fill out our inquiry form at www.northsidestem.org/volunteer. You can also reach out to nstem@saoic.org with any questions or concerns!

Nonprofit: Northside STEM District

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55405

Allow Groups: No