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Volunteer Opportunities at StreetCode Academy
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Ctrl+Alt+Volunteer - Tech Support Team
Become a Tech Support Volunteer! Reliable technology is essential for learning, and you can be the one to ensure it’s always ready.
What you’ll do: Use your basic computer skills to provide vital tech support by helping with essential maintenance tasks. This includes charging computers, assisting with software installations and updates, and checking basic hardware like keyboards and speakers.
Time Commitment: Every other Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: StreetCode HQ // 2170 Capitol Ave, East Palo Alto, California 94303
No prior experience needed! If you’re comfortable with basic computer use, we’ll provide any additional training you need. This is a fantastic chance to develop valuable tech skills while making a tangible difference in our students’ education.
Join our supportive team and help us power up learning!
Behind-the-Scenes Support - General Program Assistant
Be the Engine Behind Learning! You play a crucial role in creating the perfect learning environment for our students.
What you’ll do: As a General Program Assistant, you’ll be vital in setting the stage for success. This includes setting up laptops before classes begin, arranging tables, chairs, and other furniture for optimal learning, and tidying up the classroom after sessions.
Time Commitment: Every Monday and Wednesday
Mondays at StreetCode HQ // 2170 Capitol Ave, East Palo Alto, California 94303
Wednesdays at Stanford – Harmony House // 561 Lomita Dr. Stanford, California 94305
- Before Class: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- After Class: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
We encourage volunteers to join us for both before and after classes to maximize their impact!
Mentoring - Tech Class Mentor
Guide and Inspire Our Students! Be a mentor and play a key role in shaping our students’ learning experience.
What you’ll do: Mentors assist the instructor during our Tech Classes, whether that’s class management, general assistance, and/or teaching a lesson.
Time Commitment: 6-7 week commitment, Mondays/Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Location: Varies based on class location. There is a variety of classes to choose from. Check our website for the class details: streetcode.org/classes
Help empower our students and build their confidence in technology!
Corporate Speaker/Host - Industry Insights
Share Your Expertise and Inspire Our Students! Connect with our students by providing real-world insights into various industries and careers.
What you’ll do: As a Corporate Speaker/Host, you can deliver presentations during classes, host special one-time events (Pop-Ups), or invite our students for site visits. Share your career journey and industry knowledge, and answer student questions to broaden their horizons.
Time Commitment: Varies—flexible scheduling depending on your availability and our students’ needs.
Location: Varies depending on the agreed-upon arrangement (StreetCode HQ, Stanford, Corporate Office, etc.).
Bring real-world experience to our students and help them explore potential career paths!
GET INVOLVED
StreetCode relies heavily on volunteers to help us run our programs. The last couple sessions, we had over 60 volunteers coming regularly per quarter, and we’d love for you to be a part of that as well. We are open to anyone regardless of background ages 14+
RESPONSIBILITIES
We have a diverse and vibrant volunteer community that serve StreetCode students through a variety of avenues including peer mentorship, academic tutoring, and community outreach. Volunteers can elect to dedicate their time to recurring programs or add their names to a list of folks willing to be contacted as opportunities arise.
HOW CAN I HELP?
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds who are passionate about working with a diverse student body that spans ages, identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. StreetCode programs are centered in technology, but go beyond programming to include entrepreneurship, computer literacy, the arts, and more. We are in constant need of folks who are willing to share their passion for technology with others. In addition, we have other volunteer opportunities that require no technical background such as community outreach and event management.