Become a Volunteer
Do you have a passion for computer science? Are you interested in working with elementary and middle school kids? Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Then theCodeMatrix is perfect for you! We are looking for committed teens in grades 8 to 12 who are willing to volunteer their time and effort in our coding clubs this summer.
Want to learn more about what we work on during the school year? Check out this guide for more information:
Eligibility
- You are in grades 8-12
- You have technical skills (Prior knowledge of coding skills or an interest to learn)
- You have a genuine passion to help teach kids in your community about something you love!
FAQ
What happens after I apply?
We email you to determine an interview time after reviewing your application. This process should take about 1-2 days.
How is the interview done?
The interview is done in an informal way. It is a chance for us to get to know you and for you to ask us any questions you might have. You also get the opportunity to expand on what you have written about yourself in your application.
The interview is done via phone call, Skype, Google Hangouts, or FaceTime. It takes about 10-15 minutes.
The interview is done via phone call, Skype, Google Hangouts, or FaceTime. It takes about 10-15 minutes.
What do you look for in a Club Officer?
We look for trustworthiness, punctuality in communication, and reliability.
Trust: It is really important for us to be able to trust you and for you to be able to trust us. We want to make sure that we build strong connections between all club officers on our team.
Communication: It is extremely vital to have strong communication between club officers, branch leaders, the core team, and adult mentors. Every club officer should respond promptly to emails, forms, and messages through Remind, team group chats, and the Facebook group.
Reliability: We want to be able to depend on you when it comes to finishing projects and assignments and leading kids in activities.
Trust: It is really important for us to be able to trust you and for you to be able to trust us. We want to make sure that we build strong connections between all club officers on our team.
Communication: It is extremely vital to have strong communication between club officers, branch leaders, the core team, and adult mentors. Every club officer should respond promptly to emails, forms, and messages through Remind, team group chats, and the Facebook group.
Reliability: We want to be able to depend on you when it comes to finishing projects and assignments and leading kids in activities.
What do I do as a Club Officer?
Check out tinyurl.com/TCMXProjects17-18 for specific information
How much is the time commitment?
Project Teams will be running on their own schedules with only a few key deadlines. Short term deadlines will be decided by project team members, while long term deadlines will be set by the core team.
Each member of a project team will decide early on what they can commit: 1-2 hours per week, 3-4 hours per week, 5+ hours per week. No one is forced to do anything, but remember–how much you put in is how much you get out of this experience.
There will be monthly Project Team meetings that will typically run for about 2-3 hours depending on the agenda.
Each member of a project team will decide early on what they can commit: 1-2 hours per week, 3-4 hours per week, 5+ hours per week. No one is forced to do anything, but remember–how much you put in is how much you get out of this experience.
There will be monthly Project Team meetings that will typically run for about 2-3 hours depending on the agenda.
What is the training like?
We do most of our training online through online courses that cover our rules, responsibilities, media/design tips, logistics information, and the curriculum. We will also be holding meetings once every 2-3 months where we review status of projects, evaluate past and current work, discuss future opportunities, and review volunteer protocols.
Are there any leadership positions?
The leadership positions we have in the school year are Project Lead and Assistant Project Lead. They are responsible for creating short term deadlines for assignments within projects, organizing and leading meetings, reporting to the core team about the status of the project, and ensuring that project work gets completed on time.
Can I work on more than one project?
Yes, you definitely can. We do encourage volunteers to work on one project, though, because we know how busy high school schedules can be.
