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Volunteer with STEM Coding Lab

Volunteer Presenters, Mentors, and Panelists needed for our summer tech career literacy program for youth grades 6-8. As little as one hour of your time could inspire the next tech professional. 
 

The Mission: CS Explorers

STEM Coding Lab is seeking tech professionals to anchor our CS Explorers Career Literacy Program. This isn’t a standard classroom lecture—it’s an interactive, high-energy summer experience designed to show middle schoolers that a career in tech is exciting, creative, and within their reach.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking professionals (or enthusiasts!) of all career levels, with the following areas of expertise that have a desire to inspire the next generation of tech professionals:

  • Design & Art: UX/UI Design, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

  • Data & AI: Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning

  • Robotics & Engineering: Robotics/Automation Engineering, Software Engineering

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2026 Schedule & Locations

Locations: Various sites throughout Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County). Schedule: You can volunteer for 1 or 2 sessions.

  • Session 2: July 13 – July 23

  • Session 3: July 27 – August 6
     

You'll also attend a 1-hour virtual info session + volunteer application and 1-hour virtual training.

 

Have questions? Please ask!

Email Justin James at justin@stemcodingpa.org or call (412) 426-3523.

Volunteer Roles

Guest Presenters
Commitment: 45 minutes per session.

  • What you’ll do: Share your career journey with our students.

  • Deadline: Submit your activity plan 14 days before your scheduled date.
     

Career Panelists 
Commitment: 2 hours per session.

  • What you’ll do: Sit on a professional panel to provide students with feedback on their work. You’ll offer real-world context for the skills they’re learning and keep the encouragement high.
     

Project Mentors
Commitment: 1 hour per session.

  • What you’ll do: Work with small groups (2-3 students) to help them troubleshoot and polish their projects. You are their "technical consultant" and biggest cheerleader.

Sessions you are interested in?
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Your career experience and willingness to engage with our students are what matter most.

  • Our team will contact you with next steps, available opportunities, and details about your volunteer session.

  • Yes. We welcome corporate volunteer groups and can coordinate opportunities for teams to participate together.

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