“I wanted classes that actually went somewhere.”
( Get involved )
Volunteer with JSTEM
Run workshops, organize a chapter, or support outreach in your area.
From the field
“The facility had no lab equipment. We brought Arduino kits and ran a weekly workshop.”
“Getting clearance took months. The workshop itself took an hour to set up.”
“Kids asked if they could keep building after class ended. We made sure they could.”
“Nobody had explained how circuits worked before.”
“We started with paper and pencils before the facility approved any hardware.”
ways to volunteer
01
STEM workshop lead
Science, engineering, CS, math
Lead weekly sessions — chemistry demos, Arduino projects, math tutoring, robotics. Come prepared and ready to teach.
02
Chapter organizer
Logistics, outreach, advocacy
Coordinate supply drives, facility partnerships, and local outreach. Contact us if you want to start a chapter in your area.
03
Professional support
Therapy, legal, medical, education
Licensed or professional volunteers who support our therapeutic and reentry work.
( Sign up )
Join the team
One application per person. We'll follow up by email once we review it.
chapters
36
Local chapters running supply drives, facility visits, and workshops
United States
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Tempe, Arizona
- Central Arkansas
- Southern California
- Los Angeles, California
- Irvine, California
- San Francisco, California
- Orange County, California
- Central Valley, California
- Bay Area, California
- Miami, Florida
- Palm Beach, Florida
- Gainesville, Florida
- Pensacola, Florida
- Northern Gulf, Florida
- Western Illinois
- Southern Maine
- Western Massachusetts
- Northern Shore, Massachusetts
- Bergen County, New Jersey
- Salem County, New Jersey
- Cape May County, New Jersey
- Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Olympia, Washington
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Northville, Michigan
- Jericho, New York
- Dallas, Georgia
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- Apple Valley, Minnesota
Events
Book Trade & Book Review
Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Bring a book, take a book, and join a discussion with advocates in the Olympia area.
start a chapter
Start a chapter
Email us if there isn't a chapter near you. We'll help you find a facility, plan a first supply drive, and connect you with other organizers.
Email us to get started