Call for Volunteers: National Chemistry Week Outreach Event

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in our upcoming National Chemistry Week (NCW) Outreach Event at the Orlando Science Center on Saturday, October 17!

Join us for a fun and engaging day of hands-on science activities as we bring chemistry to life and inspire curiosity and excitement about science in our community.

Volunteers are needed to:

  • Lead or assist with hands-on chemistry activities and demonstrations
  • Help participants explore the chemistry and science of construction
  • Explain scientific concepts in a fun, engaging, and accessible way
  • Assist with event setup and cleanup
  • Welcome and interact with visitors throughout the event

Important: All adult volunteers must complete the ACS-required background check prior to participating in the event, in accordance with the ACS Youth Protection Policy.

Instructions for completing the background check can be found here:
https://www.acs.org/volunteer/explore/youth-protection-policy.html?elqE=18666&elqC=10729

After completing the background check, please register for the event using the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctMVgpT7f_U2XTBsq3qnKLubap9gsqPooa7EnuOk4xS5xMBg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

For questions or additional information, please contact the event coordinator, Dr. Denisia Popolan-Vaida, at denisia.popolan-vaida@ucf.edu.

We greatly appreciate your willingness to volunteer and help make this National Chemistry Week event a success. We look forward to seeing you at the Orlando Science Center!

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