Volunteer Application | Berkeley Girls in Engineering

Volunteer applications for the 2022 GiE Summer Camp will open on February 21.

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Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to volunteer for the 2022 GiE Summer Camp, applicants must be high school students:

- - Living and attending school in the Bay Area
  - Entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the Fall 2022
  - Must be able to attend a Mandatory Orientation Meeting on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2-4pm

Selection criteria

Students selected to serve as volunteers:

- - Demonstrate a strong interest in and/or desire to learn more about engineering and science
  - Enjoy working with middle school students
  - Are outgoing, friendly, and welcoming
  - Can bring energy and enthusiasm, whether online or in-person
  - Tend to be natural leaders

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers can expect to:

- - Attend camp for the entire session (or sessions)—for Summer 2022, for in-person and/or virtual programming
  - Be a positive role model for campers
  - Bring enthusiasm and interest to learning new things
  - Encourage camper participation
  - Lead games, help answer camper questions, and support camp staff
  - Enrich the camp experience

Cost and Resources

Please note:

- - HS Volunteers attend camp for FREE!
  - HS Volunteers will need a computer/tablet and access to the internet to participate in camp. If you do not have these resources but would like to volunteer, please apply anyway! If selected, we will get you the resources you need to participate.

Application timeline

- - February 21, 2022 — GiE Summer Camp Volunteer Application opens
  - April 1, 2022* — GiE Summer Camp Volunteer Application deadline. *The application may close earlier if we fill all available spots.
  - April 30, 2022 — Volunteer Selection decisions sent by email