Be the change you wish to see
We’re excited to invite parent volunteers to help bring the STEAM Explorers Program to life! No teaching experience? No problem. We’ve designed this program to be stress-free, supported, and fun for everyone involved.
STEAM with us 🚀
You don’t need to be a scientist, engineer, or STEAM expert to volunteer, just bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to have some fun with the kids! Volunteers help students explore hands-on projects, work together, ask questions, and discover that learning can be pretty exciting.
Each grade will have a small STEAM Docent Team made up of one Docent Lead to help coordinate the monthly activity and two Support Docents to lend an extra set of hands. We’ll provide the project ideas, materials, and guidance—you help bring the experience to life!
Come build, experiment, create, and maybe make a little mess with us.
Together, we’ll create memorable STEAM experiences for our students—and you might just have as much fun as they do. Sign up to join the team!
Why Volunteer
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Help shape something special. Be part of the growing STEAM program at Holy Spirit and help create experiences our students will remember.
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Spark curiosity. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to life through fun, hands-on projects that encourage kids to experiment, build, create, and ask “what if?”
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Share the experience. Connect with students, teachers, and fellow parents while getting a front-row seat to some pretty amazing discoveries.
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No STEAM experience needed! Your enthusiasm and willingness to jump in are what matter most.
We Make it Easy
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Step-by-Step Project Guides. Everything you need to confidently lead each activity.
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Ready-to-Go Materials. Some supplies are listed, provided and organized so you can focus on having fun with the students.
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Quick Training & Support. We’ll walk you through the activities and make sure you feel comfortable before you lead.
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You’re Never on Your Own. Your Docent Chair, fellow docents and teachers will be there to help every step of the way.
More questions about volunteering? Reach out to hsps.steamdocent@gmail.com — we’d love to have you join us!
FAQs
Do I need experience in STEAM?
Nope! All lesson plans and experiments are pre-developed…we just need you to implement them! The students will watch a video that introduces the concept, so no need to put on your scientist lab coat and channel your inner Bill Nye - unless you want to.
Feel free to add your own spin to it, too!
What are the roles in STEAM Docent?
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We will need one dedicated lead and 2 volunteers for each grade.
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The lead will be in charge of checking inventory, coordinating with the teacher on lesson dates as well as facilitating the project to the class.
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The other volunteers will be supporting the lead and help carry out the instructions across each student.
Do I need to buy materials?
All the materials will be listed and available for use. If any other supplies are needed but not available please let STEAM chair know.
How often do I volunteer?
There is a themed project each month, with 2-3 hours of commitment per project.
The sessions will take place during one of the class's scheduled Science Class.
How do I know what to teach?
Based on which theme you are assigned to, you can go onto the respective Projects page for the lesson tutorials, materials list and videos you need to succeed.
Can I change my assigned project?
Reach out to the STEAM Docent Chair over email, and we can discuss available options and may be able to switch with someone.