Opportunities From: TELUS Spark Science Centre

Volunteer: Program Support Volunteer

Program Support Volunteer

The Prototype Project at Spark is a semester-long program that includes a combination of classroom visits and in-person visits to TELUS Spark Science Centre, with a final showcase where students can share what they created with friends and family!

Guided by Spark Science Educators and mentors from the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) fields, students build their own science centre experience prototypes, inspired by the interactive experiences seen at TELUS Spark. Plus, they learn about the design-thinking process, receive mentoring and feedback from the Spark team, and explore a STEAM subject of their choosing.

As a volunteer, you will mentor groups of 3-4 children in grades 4, 5, 6, or 9 through the development of their Prototype Projects. Depending on the day, you may work with different grades at various stages of the project timeline.

Expectations of this role: 

Provide constructive criticism to the students without being too harsh Offer solutions to any technical problems groups may be facing  Collaborate with teachers if needed to clarify concepts

On January 14th, the Celebration of Learning is the final event of Prototype Project, a semester-long program that includes a combination of classroom visits and in-person visits to TELUS Spark Science Centre.

The Celebration of Learning is the final showcase where students can share what they created over the semester with friends and family!   

As a volunteer, you will be helping with the setup of the event, guiding families and students to their assigned tables, assisting throughout the night, and helping with the clean up!  

Shift time: 4:45 pm - 8 pm

Program: Education & School Connections

Program Support Volunteer

The Prototype Project at Spark is a semester-long program that includes a combination of classroom visits and in-person visits to TELUS Spark Science Centre, with a final showcase where students can share what they created with friends and family!

Guided by Spark Science Educators and mentors from the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) fields, students build their own science centre experience prototypes, inspired by the interactive experiences seen at TELUS Spark. Plus, they learn about the design-thinking process, receive mentoring and feedback from the Spark team, and explore a STEAM subject of their choosing.

As a volunteer, you will mentor groups of 3-4 children in grades 4, 5, 6, or 9 through the development of their Prototype Projects. Depending on the day, you may work with different grades at various stages of the project timeline.

Expectations of this role: 

Provide constructive criticism to the students without being too harsh Offer solutions to any technical problems groups may be facing  Collaborate with teachers if needed to clarify concepts

On January 14th, the Celebration of Learning is the final event of Prototype Project, a semester-long program that includes a combination of classroom visits and in-person visits to TELUS Spark Science Centre.

The Celebration of Learning is the final showcase where students can share what they created over the semester with friends and family!   

As a volunteer, you will be helping with the setup of the event, guiding families and students to their assigned tables, assisting throughout the night, and helping with the clean up!  

Shift time: 4:45 pm - 8 pm

Program: Education & School Connections

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Postal Code: T2E 5T2

Allow Groups: No