Become a STEM Youth Mentor
Spring 2020 Opportunities
Lead students through hands on STEM activities under the guidance of a classroom leader and teachers.
What do mentors do?
Mentors will be assigned to either Westminster Community Charter School or Highgate Heights Elementary School, both of which are just a few minutes from UB South Campus. Monday visits are at Highgate Heights Elementary for kindergarten and 1st grade. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday visits take place at Westminster Community Charter School, grades K-5. Lesson plans and materials are prepared by staff ahead of time.
- 4-5 mentors are needed per class
- No experience is required
- Training is provided
- Transportation from North or South Campus is available
This opportunity is powered by National Grid and UB's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Lesson times do not include travel time to and from Westminster or Highgate. Be sure to take this into account when filling out your availability!
Questions?
Contact our outreach coordinator if you have additional questions.
Spring 2020 Schedule
| Dates | Mondays (2/24,3/2,4/6) | Tuesdays (2/25,3/3,4/7) | Wednesdays (2/26,3/4,4/8) | Thursdays (2/27,3/5,4/9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Highgate Heights Elementary | Westminster Charter School | Westminster Charter School | Westminster Charter School |
| Grade Level and Times | Kindergarten First grade | Kindergarten Fifth grade | Second grade Third grade | First grade Fourth grade |