Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in STEM is not just about sharing knowledge—it's about lighting a spark of curiosity and passion in the future generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Your expertise and passion is much needed for our upcoming events with local schools, community groups, and partner organizations. We welcome all STEM volunteers, STEM background or not. Sign up today and join us to make a tangible impact in inspiring future STEM leaders through diverse volunteer opportunities!
If this is your first time volunteering with us, please complete our volunteer form so that we can learn more information about you.
Science Works
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL, 60637)
Event Details:
Volunteer With Us at Science Works! Building Bridges, Inc. is excited to return to Science Works, a museum-wide STEAM celebration dedicated to helping young people explore STE(A)M careers, meet professionals, and discover new possibilities for their futures.
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers will support our interactive career exploration station featuring Building a Bridge to the Future You! – Career Game 2.0. Volunteers will engage with students and families, help students explore their interests and career possibilities, and support event setup and cleanup. Volunteers will also help create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment that encourages curiosity and excitement about science.
No STEM expertise is required! Just a willingness to engage, encourage, and inspire!
After-School w/ Lara Academy Pink Panthers
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Agustin Lara Academy (4619 S Wolcott AveChicago, IL 60609)
Event Details:
Volunteer With Us at Lara Academy! Building Bridges, Inc. is excited to support the Lara Academy Pink Panthers through our after-school STEM programming. Volunteers will help create an engaging and encouraging environment where students can explore STEM, build confidence, and discover new possibilities for their futures.
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers will support Building Bridges, Inc.’s after-school STEM activities with the Lara Academy Pink Panthers. Volunteers will engage with students, assist with hands-on activities, encourage participation, and help create a welcoming and engaging environment where students can learn, explore, and build confidence.
No STEM expertise is required! Just a willingness to engage, encourage, and inspire!
STEM Program w/ Armour STEM Magnet School
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 8:4am – 9:45am
Location: Armour STEM Magnet School (950 West 33rd StreetChicago, IL, 60608)
Event Details:
Volunteer With Us at Armour STEM Magnet School! Building Bridges, Inc. is excited to engage seventh-grade students through our hands-on Beverage Chemistry STEM Program. Volunteers will help create an interactive and encouraging environment where students can explore pH, experiment with baking soda and color-changing reactions, and discover the science behind everyday drinks. Through hands-on activities and observation, volunteers will support students as they connect chemistry concepts to real-world applications while building curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking skills in STEM.
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers will support Building Bridges, Inc.’s Beverage Chemistry STEM Program for seventh-grade students. Volunteers will assist with hands-on pH and color-change experiments, engage with students during activities, encourage participation and observation, and help create a welcoming environment where students can explore chemistry, ask questions, and build confidence in STEM.
No STEM expertise is required! Just a willingness to engage, encourage, and inspire!