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Middle and High School Summer Programs
Join SciTrek Secondary as a Classroom Mentor!
We will be recruiting volunteers for our fall 2026 modules soon! Please check back this summer.
Who We Need:
Classroom Mentors (UCSB Undergraduates Ages 17-25)
Inspire middle schoolers through hands-on STEM mentorship as a near-peer guide.
Perks:
- Earn UCSB course credit (1 credit for 30 hours per quarter)
- Build your resume with valuable experience in STEM education
- Transportation is provided
- Connect with peers interested in teaching, STEM, and community service
- Earn volunteer credit for non-course commitments (e.g., fraternities, sororities)
- Cannot be combined with course credit
Commitment:
One SciTrek Secondary Module shift in Spring Quarter requires:
- One two-hour Orientation
- Learn the science experiment and key concepts you'll be teaching
- Develop strategies for engaging effectivly with adolescents in classrooms
- Two classroom visits (2-3 hours per day)
- Shift times include travel time – transportation is provided from the Chemistry building to the schools
- You'll work with a team of SciTrek Mentors and a SciTrek Lead, who will support you on-site and handle transportation
Ready to make an impact?
Email the SciTrek Secondary Program Manager with any questions: chem-scitrekmanager@ucsb.edu.