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Be the mentor they’ll never forget

You take girls and young women from unsure about STEM to confident and inspired.

With your help, we teach girls and young women that they are needed and wanted in STEM. Through mentorship, hands-on workshops, and in-person events, you help build their confidence, skills, and network—setting them up for lifelong success.

Interested in becoming a volunteer?

Here’s what you can help us do ➡

  • Connect students to mentors who understand STEM pathways

  • Inspire curiosity and courage through workshops and projects

  • Show that creativity, problem-solving, leadership and STEM are for everyone.

Why volunteer with us?

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    Make a meaningful impact

    See the difference your time and guidance can make when you support girls and women in STEM.

  • A woman shows a girl how to use a computer in a classroom setting.

    Develop leadership skills

    You’ll gain invaluable leadership skills while inspiring the next generation of innovators.

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    Find personal fulfillment

    Experience the joy of helping a girl go from unsure about STEM to confident and excited.

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Here are a few of the things you can help with as a volunteer:

    • Assisting students with sign-in

    • Helping students find their sessions around campus (wayfinding)

    • Lead Tech Challenge teams

    • Facilitate workshops to teach students about STEM careers

    • Host a table at TechZone

    • Serve as a committee member to organize and improve programming

    • Grow the Women Innovators partnership network through corporate and individual sponsors

    • Strengthen local educator relationships

How to get started

1. Fill out our Interest Form here: Tell us a little about yourself and your interests.

2. We’ll reach out to you: Our team will reach out to match you with the right opportunity.

3. Join the movement: Step into a role where your time and talents make a real impact.

Still have a few questions?

  • If you care about girls, young women, and STEM, you’re already halfway there! No experience needed—just your passion and willingness to show up.

  • Not at all! We’ll give you all the guidance and support you need to feel confident mentoring, even if this is your first time.

  • There’s a place for every skill set. You can:

    • Mentor or lead a hands-on STEM workshop

    • Help behind the scenes at events (sign-in, wayfinding, logistics)

    • Lead Tech Challenge teams or host a table at TechZone

    • Facilitate workshops to introduce students to STEM careers

    • Volunteer long-term by serving on a committee, growing partnerships, or supporting educators

  • Whether you’ve got an afternoon or a whole semester, we can make it work. One-time events? Ongoing mentorship? We’ll help you find your sweet spot.

  • Yes! Some mentorship and planning roles are totally virtual. But for our hands-on workshops and in-person events, you’ll want to be in Idaho.

  • Absolutely. We’ll prep you with orientation, guides, and ongoing support so you feel confident stepping into your role.

  • 18+ is the official rule. High school and college students may be able to volunteer in certain programs with supervision.

  • Fill out the Interest Form here, and our team will match you with the perfect role. It’s that simple.

Without you, we wouldn’t be here

Be the reason a girl or young woman feels at home in STEM