Mentor a table
Sit with three or four kids, keep them going when the design will not line up or the robot will not turn, and let them do the making.
VOLUNTEER · STEM WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS · RICHMOND HILL
Help a kid make
their first thing.
STEAM360 workshops are run by volunteers, many of them high-school and university students, who mentor a table of kids through 3D printing, robotics and coding. You do not need to be an engineer: patience and curiosity matter more. Workshops run on weekends in Richmond Hill, and we confirm your volunteer hours in writing.
WAYS TO HELP
Three ways to volunteer.
Set up and pack down
Help carry in the printers, robots and laptops, lay out the tables, check kids in at the door, and pack everything up at the end.
Share what you do
Study or work in engineering, design, science or tech? Spend ten minutes telling kids what you do and how you got there.
HOW IT WORKS
From hello to your first workshop.
- 1Email us
Tell us a little about yourself, how old you are, and which upcoming workshop you would like to help at.
- 2A short orientation
A quick call or chat before the day: what happens in a workshop, how to help a kid who is stuck, and what to do if someone needs a hand.
- 3Help on the day
Arrive a little early, help with setup, mentor your table, and pack down. Most workshops run two to four hours.
QUESTIONS VOLUNTEERS ASK
About volunteering with STEAM360.
Do the hours count toward the Ontario community involvement requirement?
We confirm the hours you helped in writing after each workshop. Check with your school that STEAM360 workshops qualify; your school’s own form is what counts, so bring it along.
How old do I need to be?
Most volunteers are high-school or university students, and some are parents. If you are not sure you qualify, email us and ask.
Do I need to know 3D printing or coding?
No. We show you the project before the day, and the software is made for beginners. The job is helping a kid stay curious when something does not work the first time.
Where and when are the workshops?
Weekends, at libraries and community venues in Richmond Hill. Every upcoming workshop and its date is on the home page.
Ready to help out?
Email support@steam360.ca with the subject “Volunteering”, tell us a little about yourself, and we will get back to you. Already a volunteer? Sign in at steam360.ca/volunteer.