Science Volunteer Opportunities in NYC
If you’re a scientist, chances are some inspirational person or some opportunity along the course of your education got you excited about science and helped you to realize your potential. What can you do to give something back? We’ve recently created a webpage of volunteer opportunities to get people thinking about ways to contribute.
Here are just a few projects you can get involved with:
Citizen Sky is looking for volunteers, regardless of science background, to help astronomers figure out why the super-bright star epsilon Aurigae dims every 27 years.
The Science Barge, a sustainable urban farm and environmental education center in New York City, runs with the help of seasonal interns to work in the outdoor classroom and in the greenhouse, facilitating hands-on, sustainability centered education programs. Interns lead activities for students and give tours for the general public.
The BioBus, the coolest science lab / repurposed 1974 transit bus in New York City is looking for volunteers to teach the curriculum, collect biology samples for the bus, help with grant applications, and much more. The BioBus travels to schools, museums, parks, and festivals, bringing science to the people. Visit http://www.biobus.org/ to find out more.
Got more ideas? Leave a comment below. Let’s get a discussion started!
Tags: BioBus, citizen science, science barge
