Volunteer with Engineering Outreach
Are you passionate about STEM education and looking for opportunities to make a difference? Engineering Outreach offers three ways to get involved as a volunteer! Whether you're a high school student looking to complete your co-op or volunteer service hours, or a university student seeking to give back, we have a program that fits your needs.
Click here to read the Volunteer Code of Conduct
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High School Co-op Program
Our high school co-op placements provide students with hands-on experience in STEM education while earning credits through their school’s co-op program.
Key Details:
- Limited placements available
- Organized in collaboration with the student’s co-op teacher
- Runs Monday to Friday for approximately 3 hours per day
- Hybrid schedule (mix of in-person and online work)
- Unpaid, for academic credit
- Subject to an interview process
Interested in a high school co-op placement?
If you are interested in this type of volunteer opportunity, please have your co-op teacher reach out to Engineering Outreach directly at engineeringoutreach@ontariotechu.ca.
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STEM Horizons | High School Volunteer Program
The STEM Horizons program is designed to help students gain volunteer hours toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma while developing leadership and communication skills. Participants will gain hands-on experience supporting Engineering Outreach events and even have the opportunity to create and deliver their own program!
Program Requirements: To successfully complete the program and receive a minimum of 40 hours, students must:
- Complete 5 hours of training
- Complete 20 hours of shadowing
- Complete 10 hours of curriculum preparation
- Complete 5 hours of presenting
Important Notes:
- This program is divided into four parts. If a student does not complete all four, they will not receive their certificate, and will only receive volunteer hours for the time actually spent dedicated to the program.
- This program is ideal for students looking to develop leadership and teaching skills.
- If you need a more flexible volunteer opportunity, consider our General Volunteer Program instead.
Interested in the STEM Horizons High School Volunteer Program?
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General Volunteer Program
The General Volunteer Program is perfect for high school and undergraduate students who want to support STEM outreach without a set time commitment. This flexible option allows volunteers to sign up for events as they become available.
Key Details:
- Open to high school and undergraduate students
- No required time commitment
- Volunteers must attend at least one training session (offered monthly)
- Opportunities to support a variety of STEM events throughout the year
Timeline & Scheduling: Volunteers can sign up for opportunities in advance based on the following schedule:
Month of Program
Sign-Up Deadline
Training Date
January
November 1st
Mid-November
February
December 1st
Mid-December
March
January 2nd
Mid-January
April
February 1st
Mid-February
May
March 1st
Mid-March
June
April 1st
Mid-April
July
May 1st
Mid-May
August
June 1st
Mid-June
September
July 1st
Mid-July
October
August 1st
Mid-August
November
September 1st
Mid-September
December
October 1st
Mid-October
Interested in the General Volunteer Program for high school or university students?
