California Academy of Sciences: Teen Advocates for Science Communication
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CAL Academy Teen AdvocatesDescription
The TASC Force program focuses on helping young adults to design, build, and implement youth-led programming that enhances science understanding and passion for the natural world. The program’s experiences help youth volunteers explore, explain, and sustain life by providing opportunities to learn from the Academy’s scientists, youth professionals, and the institution's numerous scientific assets. Primary TASC Force activities include:
* Creating public programs that teach science to the Academy’s guests
* Deliver and facilitate science experiences on the public floor
* Build confidence and interpersonal skills through a positive learning community
* Participate in a variety of educational outreach opportunities across the San Francisco Bay Area
Applicant Qualifications
To be eligible for the Teen Advocates for Science Communication, applicants must:
* Be in 8th - 12th grade
* Be interested in delivering youth created programming to guests on the museum floor
* Be able to commit to one program day per week
* Be able to attend monthly all-cohort meetings
* All TASC Force youth receive acknowledgement of their community services hours to the California Academy of Sciences.
Contact information
Email: [email protected]