Young Adult Mentor
About the Program
Our teen program exists to develop young leaders, with an emphasis on science and conservation. YAMs are an important part of our robotics leagues at the Greensboro Science Center. YAMs aid teachers and coaches to help students reach their full potential on one of our robotics teams. Being a YAM requires good people skills (especially with children ages 10-14), a passion for science and robotics, and the ability to take direction from the lead teacher/coach. You’ll interact with students every team meeting and contribute to their positive experience here at the GSC.
We are currently accepting applications through August 4th at 5:00 pm!
Who can apply?
- Applicants must be at least age 14 by August 1st, 2023.
- Applicants must commit to a 3 to 4 hour team meeting each week from August to December with less than 2 absences. If the team advances to the state tournament, YAMs continue to volunteer in January.
What are the steps to becoming a YAM volunteer?
- Submit an application. Our staff will review all applications and will contact selected candidates to schedule interviews.
- Schedule and successfully complete an interview.
- All candidates who were interviewed for the program will be notified to let them know if they have been chosen for the program.
- Attend training with the Robotics Coordinator.
Teams and Schedule:
- Saturdays:
- Flying Robo Puggles – 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Natty Narwhals – 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Brick Busters – 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Sundays:
- Techno Tamarins – 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Komodo Coders – 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Wednesdays:
- Legosaurus – 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
FAQs
YAMs are an important part of our robotics leagues at the Greensboro Science Center. YAMs aid teachers and coaches to help students reach their full potential on one of our robotics teams. Being a YAM requires good people skills (especially with children ages 10-14), a passion for science and robotics, and the ability to take direction from the lead teacher/coach. You’ll interact with students at every team meeting and contribute to their positive experience here at the GSC.
YAMs commit to a 3 to 4-hour team meeting each week from August to December with less than 2 absences. If the team advances to the state tournament, YAMs continue to volunteer in January.
The fee for our YAM program is $5.00. This includes the cost of your name tag and your volunteer t-shirt which you will wear during your shifts. This is a one-time fee.
Once you complete the form, click the continue button at the bottom. You will receive a confirmation email immediately letting you know that we have received your application. Within a week, we will review your application and email you to set up an interview. We communicate with applicants solely via the email address you provide on your application. Please make sure to check your SPAM folder since our emails occasionally go to SPAM.