Volunteer Opportunity with Science Firsthand
The following message is from Science Firsthand
Science Firsthand recognizes that many of Buffalo’s youth do not have not have an opportunity to explore outdoors, be curious and investigate. Science is not available or engaging for them. Science Firsthand offers adults and middle school youth an opportunity to meet one time per week to investigate and explore. While the focus is hands on science, our project promotes the concept that science is integral to daily life and any activity - sports, art, music, machines, gardening… Mentors can engage kids in many kinds of investigations, but the relationship between the youth and mentor is just as important. The benefits for youth with mentors are impressive and Science Firsthand provides the emotional benefits of a mentor and the enrichment of science inquiry.
Many college students look for ways to be involved in the community that allows them to do direct service with individuals. Their contribution can be substantial and long lasting and that is when it is fulfilling and meaningful for the volunteers. Our goal is to offer volunteers a chance to grow and learn right along with the youth they meet, to develop skills that will help them professionally and to directly affect children in their community.
If you have the time and the heart, you can mentor a kid. With a small group or one on one, Science is fun for everyone! Please contact Marilyn Sozanski @ 831-8722 or email marilyn.sozanski@gmail.com
