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Become A Science Fair Volunteer

The Science Fair is looking for volunteers to help on Competition Day, Friday, March 30, 2012. The competition takes place at Heinz Field, Club Levels. Refreshments and a Science Fair t-shirt will be provided FREE!

Venue and parking map for Science Fair volunteers

The following positions are available:

SET-UP ASSISTANTS 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 45 needed
During the Science Fair, you will serve as the students' first point-of-contact on the project floor. You will help students find their project's location and help with larger or multi-piece project displays. More than 1,000 students are expected, and that means over 1,000 projects will need to be set up between 7:00am and 9:30am. Wear your running shoes! Plan to be busy, busy, busy! You will no doubt have FUN in what will seem like chaotic confusion.

INSPECTORS 6:30a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 45 needed
You are the most powerful volunteers. You will receive a list of requirements and an Inspector Checklist to assist in your review of student projects. After they've completed set-up, each student will raise an ORANGE inspection sheet;your cue to do your thing. Over 1,000 students are expected, and that means more than 1,000 projects will need to be inspected between the hours of 7:00am and 9:30am.

STUDENT GUIDES/FLOOR MANAGERS 6:30a - 10:30a, 9:30a - 1:30p or 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You will be strategically placed within Heinz Field and outside Carnegie Science Center to assist with student flow, ensuring movement is done in a safe and timely manner. All shifts are available. Pittsburgh Police will be available as students cross the street. Have FUN!

SPONSOR AWARD RUNNERS 1:30p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wear your running shoes. You will be in all club levels of Heinz Field distributing awards to our sponsors to present to the winning students.

Saturday, March 31: AWARD CEREMONY ASSISTANTS 8:30a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
You will be in all club levels of Heinz Field directing attendees to the awards ceremony.

Additional opportunities are available. Please contact the Science Fair office at kosickl@carnegiesciencecenter.org or (412) 237-1534.

Volunteers are VITAL to the success of the Science Fair. The region's future scientists and engineers depend on your valued help, enthusiasm and support. JOIN US!

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