Science on Tap volunteers needed!
Our events are professionally recorded, shared on multiple platforms, have a consistent audience, and have educated/entertained THOUSANDS of people. Volunteering with SoT is more than helping out with some schedules or gear – it’s learning and growing as a community!
We are prioritizing the door greeter (esp. for Vancouver) role and the video production role at the moment. Perks: free show admission, a legit reason to geek out with real authors and scientists backstage, and being a part of spreading accessible science!
Door Greeter
Door greeters are a great way to get started with Science on Tap, get to know us, how things run, and get into shows for free!
Day of, show up around 5:30pm (doors are at 6pm), slap a few VIP signs, set up a table, give folks a 1-2 sentence run down, hand them a pencil and sheet, and send them on their way. Gather these back up at the end of the show, and you’re out by 8:45-9pm. Food (usually pizza) provided! You’ll be with about 3 other volunteers and a point person to dictate your every move, I mean answer questions 🙂 No pre-training is required, we’ll walk you through everything when you arrive for your first shift.
We have 2 shows a month (usually), one in Vancouver and one in Portland (no shows in August nor December). You certainly don’t have to attend all the shows! Pick your favorite topics, and the most convenient location, and sign up on our schedule (see below).
Video editing/production
Help us edit/publish videos of our shows! We offer recorded shows to Patreon members, and sometimes YouTube channel in addition. Must have Final Cut Pro experience, though you don’t have to be an expert, nor own the software or even necessarily own a computer. We can work with you. Let us know if you’re interested and we’ll talk more!
INTERESTED?
Great! Fill out our brief Volunteer Registration Form to create your account on our volunteer portal, Volgistics. Once registered, you can easily sign up for shifts, cancel if needed, and stay updated on volunteer news, all from any device, anytime.
Questions or Extra Skills
If you have any questions, or if you’d like to share additional skills and talents to support our team, please reach out to us at volunteer@makeyouthink.org.
Thanks for joining us, we can’t wait to see you at your first shift!
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Make You Think is a non-profit that supports programs like Science on Tap events and A Scientist Walks Into A Bar podcast. We are based in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, but our online events and podcasts are accessible anywhere in the world.
Make You Think strives to create an inclusive environment where all volunteer staff feel welcome and are able to contribute and develop their strengths. We especially welcome applications from persons of color, female-identified persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others with lived experiences that can contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you are comfortable, we invite you to share your identities.