The Merck Institute coordinates these efforts and provides technical support. Make-up of Volunteer Teams. Teams are composed of Merck scientists and employees at all levels within company. The Merck Institute encourages all employees to participate, and to make a contribution commensurate with their interests, abilities, and time available. Roles of Volunteers.
Volunteers directly support teachers and students in a variety of ways.
Act as an adviser or a mentor to teachers about science content. Act as a resource to teachers to help plan and deliver lessons. Work with teachers to plan presentations by other scientists. Act as role models for students in the classroom. Merck volunteers also play roles less directly related to the classrooms.