Faculty & Student Volunteer Opportunities
Sciences & Mathematics Outreach offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students who want to support STEM education, gain hands-on experience and engage with students of all ages. We also offer numerous events for faculty to be involved with the greater community.
From large-scale competitions to interactive campus events, volunteers play a vital role in creating meaningful, well-run experiences that inspire curiosity and learning.
Whether you’re interested in science, mathematics, engineering, education or community engagement, volunteering with Sciences & Mathematics Outreach is a great way to give back, build skills and connect with fellow students and faculty while making a real impact.
Fall 2026 Opportunities
Gameday Physics Tailgate
Sept. 19
Time: TBA
Volunteer Opportunities: Setup/cleanup, hospitality
Event Description: Physics Tailgate is a unique opportunity for families to explore the world of physics through demonstrations and presentations. Auburn University faculty and students provide a fun experience for all ages before an Auburn football game. Snacks and drinks are provided.
Destination STEM EXPO
Oct. 1
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., volunteers needed from 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities: Setup/cleanup, logistics, registration, hospitality, security and more!
Event Description: Destination STEM EXPO is an interactive experience and open house where sixth through ninth grade students are invited to Auburn University to explore opportunities in the sciences and mathematics! Auburn University faculty and staff within the science, engineering and math fields will highlight their fields of study.
Destination STEM Summit
Nov. 13
Time: 8 a.m. - noon
Volunteer Opportunities: Setup, general volunteer, breakdown
Event Description: Destination STEM Summit is an annual conference for middle school students. This event features faculty, staff and students from the College of Sciences and Mathematics.
Spring 2026 Opportunities
Mathematical Puzzle Programs
Jan. 23, 2027
Time: TBA
Volunteer Opportunities: Registration, logistics, setup/cleanup, concessions/hospitality, puzzle master, campus runner
Event Description: MaPP gets students learning about and using mathematics to solve puzzles. Content from various areas outside the usual secondary mathematics curriculum is used such as design theory, game theory, number theory, graph theory, topology and more.
Elementary Science Olympiad
Jan. 30, 2027
Time: TBA
Volunteer Opportunities: Registration, general, breakdown/cleanup, test graders, event assistants
Event Description: Science Olympiad is a one-day sports-like science competition involving approximately 1,000 students. Offered each spring semester, Elementary School Science Olympiad is open to 20 teams consisting of 25 students in grades three to six.
State Science Olympiad
Feb. 13, 2027
Time: TBA
Volunteer Opportunities: Registration, general, breakdown/cleanup, test grading, event assistants
Event Description: Science Olympiad is a one-day sports-like science competition involving approximately 2,000 students. Auburn hosts the Alabama State Competition for middle and high school teams each spring.
Alabama Science & Engineering Fair (ASEF)
April 10, 2027
Time: TBA, ACLC
Volunteer Opportunities: Registration, general, breakdown/cleanup, judging
Event Description: ASEF hosts middle and high school regional fair winners from across Alabama. Several students from ASEF advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the premier science competition in the world. ISEF provides a forum for millions of students from over 50 countries, regions and territories to showcase their independent research and compete for nearly $4 million in prizes and scholarships.
