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Operation Airlift 2025 Volunteer

Adler Planetarium
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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    • Details

    Date:
    February 22, 2025
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
    Schedule:Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:A few hours
    Recurrence:One time only
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Education, Science & Technology
    Benefits:
    Training Provided

    Description

    Operation Airlift 2025 Volunteer

    Operation Airlift is an engineering design competition designed to spark imagination and enthusiasm about STEM learning for Chicagoland youth. In this exciting interdisciplinary competition, more than 150 middle schoolers from Chicagoland schools and youth-serving organizations bring their STEM A-game to build the finest remote-controlled airship they can. We’re calling on adult volunteers to collaborate with these young designers and cheer them on as they rise to the challenge!

    To view specific volunteer opportunities and to submit your volunteer application, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/pneQziETGJqJjYQ37

    Operation Airlift is an engineering design competition designed to spark imagination and enthusiasm about STEM learning for Chicagoland youth. In this exciting interdisciplinary competition, more than 150 middle schoolers from Chicagoland schools and youth-serving organizations bring their STEM A-game to build the finest remote-controlled airship they can. We’re calling on adult volunteers to collaborate with these young designers and cheer them on as they rise to the challenge!

    To view specific volunteer opportunities and to submit your volunteer application, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/pneQziETGJqJjYQ37

    Location

    On-site

    Rauner Family YMCA

    2700 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

    How to Apply

    Who we're looking for includes but is not limited to:

    • Enthusiastic, dedicated individuals eager to make a positive impact.
    • Volunteers who are open to collaborating with middle school-aged youth. (Age 11-13)
    • Black and Brown community members who want to share their experience and enthusiasm are highly encouraged to apply.
    • Bilingual individuals who speak Spanish fluently.

    Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 24, 2025

    No experience necessary, we provide training!

    NOTE: * Volunteers are required to pass a background check.

    Who we're looking for includes but is not limited to:

    • Enthusiastic, dedicated individuals eager to make a positive impact.
    • Volunteers who are open to collaborating with middle…
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