Claiborne Parish 4-H is looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to help inspire the next generation of engineers, programmers, and innovators by serving as teachers for its 4-H STEM Robotics Club.
The program, open to students in grades 4 through 12, provides hands-on opportunities for youth to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through robotics challenges, teamwork, problem-solving, coding, and innovation.
According to Claiborne Parish 4-H, the club meets one Monday each month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., making it a manageable commitment for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of local youth.
Who They’re Looking For
Organizers are seeking adults who:
Have an interest in STEM education.
Enjoy working with young people.
Want to encourage creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking.
No robotics experience is required. Training, curriculum, equipment, lesson plans, and ongoing support are all provided through the LSU AgCenter 4-H Program.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers will:
Assist during monthly STEM club meetings.
Encourage teamwork and critical thinking.
Help students design, build, code, and test robots.
Support youth during practices and competitions when applicable.
The estimated volunteer commitment is approximately 2.5 hours per month, with the exception of a November afternoon camp.
Parents are also encouraged to attend meetings to support participating youth.
Why Volunteer?
Claiborne Parish 4-H says volunteering offers an opportunity to:
Inspire future engineers, programmers, and innovators.
Gain experience with robotics and STEM technology.
Make a positive impact on local youth.
Earn volunteer and service hours while gaining professional development experience.
Connect with other educators and community leaders.
Adults interested in becoming part of the Claiborne Parish 4-H STEM Robotics team or families interested in enrolling students this fall can contact Destiny Hightower, 4-H Youth Development and Livestock Agent, at 318-927-3110 or by email at dhightower@agcenter.lsu.edu for additional information.
With the fall semester approaching, Claiborne Parish 4-H hopes to build a strong team of volunteers ready to help local students discover the exciting world of robotics and STEM.