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Volunteer Presenter/Mentor

Stem Coding Lab

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Design, 3D Modeling, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation Engineering, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAID (Computer-Aided Industrial Design), Data Analysis, Data Science, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Literacy, Machine Learning, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Robotics, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Consulting, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
20 days ago
Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators
Volunteer Presenters, Mentors, and Panelists needed for summer tech career literacy program for youth grades 6-8.  As little as 1 hour of your time could inspire the next tech professional. 


About STEM Coding Lab
STEM Coding Lab provides K-8 children with the CS/AI/STEM skills needed to succeed in a digital economy.


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
Volunteer Roles:


Guest Presenters


  • Commitment: One 45-minute interactive session.
  • What you’ll do: Share your career journey and host a "day-in-the-life" activity. Make it hands-on!
  • 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.

2026Schedule & Location
Location: Various sites throughout Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County). You can volunteer for 1, 2 or 3 sessions.


  • Session 1: June 29 – July 9
  • Session 2: July 13 – July 23
  • Session 3: July 27 – August 6

Pre-Program Requirements:


  1. May 2026: 1-hour virtual info session + volunteer application.
  2. June 2026: 1-hour virtual training 


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