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Volunteer

    Our primary volunteer opportunities happen in March and May.  The online registration link will be available a month or so before those actual dates.  Most occur on a Saturday, and can span 3 hours, or be combined up to 6 hours. 

    Because many Science Olympiad activities take place inside a school, you may assume that it is a school-run program.  Not true.  Macomb Science Olympiad is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, run entirely by volunteers.

    Helping to provide this fantastic learning opportunity for so many highly-motivated students is a very-rewarding experience.  There is plenty of fun to go around.

    There are many levels of volunteers.  You can wade in gradually and test the water or dive in.  You can read more about the various roles below, and where to start.

    Fill out this short survey to let us know what interests you. 

    Volunteer Roles

    Head Coach for a team

    The sad truth is that some schools are without a team simply because no one has stepped up to be their Head Coach.  If you are wondering why your school doesn't have a team, this could be the reason.  You don't have to be a teacher.  Many successful teams are parent-led.

    Every Science Olympiad team has one Head Coach who is responsible for the big picture tasks like team registration and recruiting event coaches.

    If your school does not yet have a team and you would like to learn more, contact us:

    Elementary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Middle or High School: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Event Coach for a team

    Have a direct impact on the experience and success of a pair of students.  This would likely mean meeting with those students on a weekly basis for several months. 

    Don't think you have to be an expert in a subject to be a good event coach.  Usually coaches say they had a great time learning right along with the kids.

    If your child is in an event that you coach, you will find that Science Olympiad is a catalyst for great activities that you never would have done.

    Depending on your interest, contact the Head Coach for your school; or if you don't have a team affiliation, contact one of us:

    Elementary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Middle or High School: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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    Event Supervisor

    The topics in which students compete are called "events".  Each event requires someone to organize and run it at a tournament.  It is not unusual for that person to have some skill or professional background that makes them an appropriate match for the role.  

    We have a handbook that better explains what you can expect as an Event Supervisor.  It was written for Elementary, but is decent regardless.

    The events for the middle and high school tournament rotate more frequently, and thus there is typically a need for new Supervisors each year.

    Tournament Planning Committees

    Our tournaments and related activities to help teams be successful are organized by two committees... one for Elementary and one for Middle and High School.  These groups meet monthly, and collaborate in between those meetings to accomplish the work of Macomb Science Olympiad.  Most activity occurs during the school year.

    Elementary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Middle or High School: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Macomb Science Olympiad

    P.O. Box 763, Sterling Heights, MI 48311

    For questions about volunteer roles, follow the respective information above, or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..