Volunteer: STEM Playground Leader

About The Organization
Engineers Without Borders - HK
https://www.ewb.hk
Causes
Community Development
Disaster Relief
Education
What We Do
We work to accelerate betterment in the life of disadvantaged communities and promote sustainable development through the empowerment of engineering means
Project Details

What We Need

• Join our 2-hour event on 18 Jan (Sat), 2:00 - 4:00 pm, or in the afternoon
• Work with our team and lead around 10 kids (aged 6-10) to play and learn about STEM through games
• Support our team to improve the program and the games
• We welcome anyone with or without experience!
  Background
  STEAM Playground is a monthly program powered by Engineers Without Borders HK. It is presently held at the YMCA in Cheung Sha Wan on the third Saturday of each month. During each session our volunteers coordinate young kids (age 6-10) to build challenging projects, only using re-used/recycled materials and following open-ended briefs. The program is designed to inspire kids towards STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) through fun and engaging play sessions.
  Why this is important
  In Hong Kong there are numerous jobs in Science and Tech, but many students won't choose a secondary education on these subjects, missing out on potentially lucrative careers. This is particularly the case for female students. At Engineers Without Borders HK, we'd like to change some of the stereotypes that prevent them from fulfilling their potential and show to kids that science can be fun and creative, to inspire them towards subjects that could be life-changing for their future in Hong Kong or elsewhere.
  Project Period
  18 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025
  Location
  Cheung Sha Wan
  Team Project
  You’ll be working with other awesome volunteers.