Volunteer Opportunities
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Help inspire girls to explore tech! We will continue to run virtual workshops this winter. There are many opportunities you can sort through below. We look forward to having you volunteer with us, either as an individual or as a group with your organization!
Note: All volunteers 18+ must have completed background clearances on file with TechGirlz before committing to a volunteer opportunity working with minors.
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CyberSecurity Basics: How to Manage Cyber Risks
Where: Virtual
Topic: Cybersecurity Basics: How to Manage Cyber Risks
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/log in 30 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. …Find Out More
Python Programming
Where: Virtual
Topic: Python Programming
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/log in 30 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. This is a workshop for Philadelphia CS4Philly week. .…Find Out More
Python Programming
Where: Virtual
Topic: Python Programming
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/log in 30 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. This is for Upper Merion Library. .…Find Out More
Scratch Programming
Where: Virtual
Volunteers plan to arrive/log in 30 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please be sure you have worked with Scratch programming before. Workshop plans will be email to you. This is a private workshop for Ed Sniders’ Youth Hockey organization. .…Find Out More
Lights, Camera, Action!
Where: Virtual
Topic: Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
💻 Available Virtually!
Topic will be “Lights, Camera, Action”Please download and read through the workshop plan before offering to volunteer. Background clearances required. https://www.techgirlz.org/topics/ This is a virtual workshop for GirlScouts. …Find Out More
Build Your Own Voice App with VoiceFlow
Where: Virtual
Topic: Build Your Own Voice App with VoiceFlow
💻 Available Virtually!
This event is run in collaboration with Oak Park Public Library. Volunteers plan to arrive/login 15-20 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. …Find Out More
Girls Build! Day Booth Staff
Where: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
Table Staff to help children as they stop by the activity table. The activity on the table will be to take apart a computer and identify a few parts. A training video will be provided to all volunteers. No hardware experience necessary, training video provided. Table Staff to hand out flyers to and talk to…Find Out More
Tell Your Story with Graphics!
Where: Virtual
Topic: Tell Your Story with Graphics!
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 15-20 minutes before workshop time as this in collaboration with the OPPL. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
Think Like a Digital Designer
Where: Virtual
Topic: Think Like a Digital Designer: Unplugged
💻 Available Virtually!
This event is run in collaboration with Chicago Innovation Student Convention and is a private workshop for their participants. Volunteers plan to arrive/login 20-30 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. Previous experience teaching and assisting on this topic is preferred and will be given preference…Find Out More
Podcasting
Where: Virtual
Topic: Podcasting
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 15-20 minutes before workshop time as this in collaboration with the OPPL. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
Introduction to Javascript
Where: Virtual
Topic: Introduction to JavaScript
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 30 minutes before workshop time. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
Internet Safety: How to Stay Safe Online
Where: Virtual
Topic: Internet Safety: How to Stay Safe Online
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 15-20 minutes before workshop time as this in collaboration with the OPPL. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
You Can Be a Photographer: Photography for Marketing
Where: Virtual
Topic: You Can Be a Photographer: Photography for Marketing
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 15-20 minutes before workshop time as this in collaboration with the OPPL. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
SQL & Databases
Where: Virtual
Topic: SQL: Explore & Command Databases
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 30 minutes before workshop time. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
Computer Programming with C++
Where: Virtual
Topic: Computer Programming with C++
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 30 minutes before workshop time. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. All volunteers need to have background clearances on file.…Find Out More
Python Programming
Where: Virtual
Topic: Python Programming
💻 Available Virtually!
Volunteers plan to arrive/login 30 minutes early. BEFORE you offer to volunteer, please download and read through the lesson plans here. Clearances must be on file with TechGirlz.…Find Out More
Topic of your choice, Dec 2nd, 7th, 9th, or 14th
Where: Virtual
Choose from one of our topics. Please download and read through the workshop plan before offering to volunteer. Background clearances required. You will pick one date, 12/2, 12/7, 12/9, or 12/14. This workshop will be from 5:30-7:30 PM EST. This is a virtual workshop for Ed Snider Youth Hockey Girls’ team. …Find Out More
Topic of your choice, Dec 7th, 8th, 9th, *OR* 11th
Where: Virtual
Choose from one of our topics. Please download and read through the workshop plan before offering to volunteer. Background clearances required. You will pick one date, 12/7, 12/8, 12/9, or 12/11. This workshop will be from 4:30-6:30 PM EST. This is a virtual workshop for CS4Philly week. …Find Out More
Topic of your choice, Dec 13th or 20th
Where: Virtual
Choose from one of our topics. Please download and read through the workshop plan before offering to volunteer. Background clearances required. You will pick one date, 12/13 or 12/20. This workshop will be from 6:00-8:00 PM, EST (Log on at 5:30 PM EST) and will be a virtual workshop for Upper Merion Library. …Find Out More
Be a TechGirlz Ambassador!
Where: United States, Virtual
As a non-profit, we rely on referrals. Most people find out about us via word of mouth. As an ambassador you can reach out to local schools, share our social media posts, and everything in-between! This volunteer opportunity accommodates all levels of time commitments and tech savvy. Help us further our reach in as little…Find Out More
Curriculum – Web Concepts Workshop
In this workshop, students will get a brief introduction to how websites work, how they are built, and how to become a web designer. This is a workshop currently in the beginning stages of redevelopment. This workshop is presently heavily discussion-based and needs improvement of peer-to-peer interactive exercises and guided exploration of concepts. This project…Find Out More
Curriculum – Rubik’s Cube Workshop
This is a workshop currently in the beginning stages of development. This project needs someone to build the lecture slides (with in-depth speaker notes), develop the workshop plan and add visual aides/videos. …Find Out More
Curriculum – Hospitality Workshop
TechGirlz would like to add a workshop to its library that helps girls explore technology in the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is one of the largest industries that utilize modern technology in various settings. This project is in the developmental stage, and TechGirlz is searching for resources, innovative ideas, software, instructional technology, platforms, etc.,…Find Out More
Curriculum Developer/Editor
Where: Anywhere, Virtual
Interested in helping to keep our workshops up to date?!?! Please take THIS SURVEY! Once you complete the survey, someone from TechGirlz will contact you about our current curriculum volunteer availabilities. If you have any questions, you can reply directly to this post.…Find Out More
Help Spread the Word!
Where: Anywhere, Virtual
As a non-profit, we rely on referrals. Many of our parents find out about us from a friend. You can volunteer with us by resharing our social media posts and sending flyers to your local schools, community centers, and libraries. Thank you for helping to inspire more girls to explore technology!…Find Out More
Write a Blog Post for TechGirlz.org
Where: Anywhere, Virtual
Interested in writing a recap from a recent TechShop you volunteered at, telling readers about your journey into tech, sharing why you volunteer for TechGirlz? Write your own blog post or respond to questions given to you by our blog manager that our volunteer writers will use to formulate into a post. Additional details on…Find Out More
Organize a Camp!
Where: Anywhere
Organize a spring break or summer camp! We have several virtual camp options. Camps can be 3, 4, or 5 days long, full or half day! To learn more, please go here : https://www.techgirlz.org/techcampz-in-a-box/…Find Out More
Lead Your Own Workshop!
Where: Anywhere, Virtual
Lead Instructor to lead a virtual workshop or in-person workshop in your local community! You pick the time, date, and topic. We help you find teaching assistants! All of our topics are listed here. When you respond, please tell us what city and state you are in so we can connect you with the correct…Find Out More
Help Us Run Workshops That Don’t Run Often!
Where: Anywhere, Virtual
Looking for lead instructor to lead a workshop on a topic that hasn’t run often. We would love to hear if you are interested in running any of them: Architecture and Design: Build Your Own 3D House Investigate Water Pollution Sources using ArcGIS online Solving Genetic Mysteries with Online Tools and Family Histories Podcasting Using…Find Out More
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Is your company or a company you know looking to sponsor events? We would love to talk to you! You can learn more about sponsorship here.
Run your own workshop!
You can always run your own workshop! We have over 50 topics with full workshop plans that you can use for free to organize a workshop in your community. Let us know if you want advice on getting started – we are here to help.