2010 Science Club Science Fair Committee Member

Duration: From when you join until Mid-May 2010
Location: Work From Home / Attend meetings at University of Toronto St. George Campus as needed
Description of Position / Project: As a member of the Science Fair Committee you will help complete at least one of the goals listed below:
  • Develop a procedure to effectively run the Science Fair Projects at our 8 Gr5 to Gr8 Science Clubs.
  • Strategize a way to make the projects engaging and competitive so our club members can participate in, at minimum, the city wide competitions.

  • Help volunteers in running the Science Fair Projects at the various clubs during the science club term.

  • Organize and coordinate the VoSNL's Science Fair for May 2010.

Why do we want our Science Club students to do a Science Fair Project and participate in a Science Fair?

The general reason is to teach them via demonstrations and in practice what the Scientific Method is and how it is used. The more important reason however is to motivate our students to get educated. Making a Science Fair Project and being able to present it at a Science Fair is a big motivator in itself. It boosts self-confidence by telling the student that they have the ability to do a science experiment. It also enhances communication skills, public speaking skills, writing skills, etc. In all, doing a Science Fair Project significantly improves a students skill set which is why we run them at our clubs.
Benefits to the Volunteer: Other than the sheer satisfaction of contributing to free science clubs that run in underrepresented and underprivileged communities in the Greater Toronto Area, being part of the Science Fair Committee will benefit YOU in the following way:
  1. Add us to your Volunteer Experience Section of your Resume. The position to put is "Science Fair Committee Member".
  2. After some commitment and contribution to our Science Fair Committee, we will act as a Reference for you for any other work or volunteer position you apply to. Based on our recommendations, our volunteers have got hired by the Ontario Science Centre, University of Toronto Science Outreach Summer Program, and various other volunteer positions at Hospitals, Old Age Homes, etc.
  3. Add all the work you do at the Science Fair Committee to your portfolio in order to demonstrate your skills and abilities.
Volunteering Requirement: The following are our requirements:
  1. Have a basic knowledge of the Sciences. A person who has participated in a Science Fair of any sort is preferred.
  2. Able to work independently with minimal supervision and stay committed. If for any reason you are unable to continue, you have the ability to be responsible and inform us in a timely manner.
  3. Attend meetings as needed - They will usually happen Fridays from 7pm to 8pm. If that is not possible, you are still able to still complete assigned tasks.
How to Apply? To apply, please do the following:
  1. CLICK HERE and fill out our Volunteer Application.

  2. To apply for this position in particular, in the volunteer application: in the "Preferred VoSNL Volunteering Positions" section, check mark the "2010 Science Club Science Fair Committee Member" position.
  3. Fill out the rest of the application as required and submit the form.
  4. We will get back to you via email within 5 business days in order to process your application. Make sure to check your email regularly.