Continuation of awareness and exploratory activities that are grade level appropriate. Montgomery County Volunteers are entered into a central database which can be accessed by individual schools that need their skills. SSE will do this for interested volunteers. We are planning to work with interested schools, primarily through science and engineering departments, to have SSE volunteers meet with groups of students to discuss career options and actual work experiences. This Smithsonian Museum is seeking docent volunteers to help in the Hands On Science Center.
Volunteers engage visitors in hands-on activities at a unique lab bench and at table activities .
Docents may also conduct school and special group programs. The park managers of the Washington, DC, greater metropolitan area need technical assistance with matters concerning flora and fauna, water resources, soil, and other environmental issues. Even if your skills are not in these areas, your help is still urgently needed in this program. Subject areas to be judged include life sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, and social sciences. Please advise the SSE program manager of your availability.