Opportunity Details | SARSEF Science Ambassadors - Fall 2024 Cohort

Become a SARSEF Science Ambassador!

The Science Ambassador program prepares student scientists and engineers to represent SARSEF at events while promoting STEM accessibility and diversity throughout the community. Ambassadors will attend four training sessions to certify their involvement at community events. Once certified, Science Ambassadors are able to represent SARSEF, facilitate activities at tabling events, and have access to speaking opportunities to share their passion for STEM with PreK-12 students and educators in Southern Arizona.  

Who we are looking for:  

• Student volunteers who are at least 16 years old (high school or college/university/trade school)
• Passionate about STEM and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers 
• Previous participation in one or more of SARSEF’s programs preferred 
• Excellent communication skills, including comfort with public speaking or an interest in building public speaking skills 
• Experience collaborating across diverse groups 
• Responsible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and creative 
• Availability in their schedule to attend trainings and 2-3 community events a month (usually weeknights and Saturdays)

Benefits of Certification:

• Fulfill needed service hours in a fun and impactful environment
• Ability to list program membership and certification on LinkedIn profile as a representative of a leading STEM education nonprofit. 
• Opportunity to network with industry partners at events
• Participate in diversifying access to quality STEM programming and expanding impact to those with the greatest need
• Letters of recommendation written by SARSEF leaders as you continue to volunteer with our organization

Where: Trainings are in-person at SARSEF Office (5049 E Broadway Blvd); community events will be in and around the Tucson area 

When: See training schedule below. Community event opportunities vary from weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekends.

Registration Deadline: Registration for the Fall 2024 cohort will be open from June 1, 2024 through September 5, 2024. All four training sessions are required in order to complete the program.

Fall 2024 Cohort

Four sessions, once a week for four weeks 

Session 1: Thursday, September 5, 7:00-8:30p (in person, SARSEF office)

Session 2: Thursday, September 12, 7:00-8:30p (in person, SARSEF office)

Session 3: Thursday, September 19, 7:00-8:30p (in person, SARSEF office)

Session 4: Thursday, September 26, 7:00-8:30p (in person, SARSEF office)