Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Science Firsthand connects youth ( 9 - 14 yrs) with compassionate adults to explore the natural urban landscape in their neighborhoods, and do hands on science investigations. Science Firsthand mentors come from all backgrounds, ages and interests. Some have science experience, some have experience with youth, and some realize the need for an adult mentor for children. As they ask questions, discuss solutions and share discoveries, foundations for relationships are built. Teams have planted gardens, dismantled simple appliances, flown kites and much more. Mentor and mentees meet weekly, after school at a
partnering community center. Science Firsthand fosters curiosity, opens opportunities to pursue science careers and enriches after school hours.

Mentors find Science Firsthand enriching as well - “I have learned as much from doing this as they have – about myself and comfort zone and what my challenges are.”

Please inquire about becoming a mentor by contacting Marilyn
Sozanski at First Hand Learning, 831-8722 or
marilyn.sozanski@gmail.com.

Orientation and training are provided by the Science Firsthand staff prior to meeting with students. Mentors are requested to have a background check and fingerprinting, with costs covered by Science Firsthand.

This opportunity is sponsored by: First Hand Learning, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) Minorities Low-income / Poverty This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Small Group (2-10) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Environmental Education & Technology We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Child Care Teaching Landscaping Tutoring Math / Science

Contact Person: Bill Rogers, Project Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2495 Main St., #559 Buffalo, NY 14214 (See a map)

Directions:

Firsthand Learning is located on the fifth floor of the TriMain Center, on Main Street between Jewett Ave. and Rodney St. If you are coming from the 198 Expressway, you would go east on Main St.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Amherst Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 min.   Nearest Bus Stop: Main St. & Jewett Ave., 5 min. minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Buffalo
Counties:		Erie
Zip codes:		14201,   14206,   14210,   14212