Team NASA - Ames Research Center - Volunteer Opportunities

Ames Exploration Encounter (AEE)

What is it like to be an astronaut, design an airplane, and walk through a Wind Tunnel?

The AEE is a unique interactive education experience designed to stir young people's imaginations and fuel their enthusiasm for science, mathematics and technology.

As a Docent you will guide students through 4 hands-on workstations where students:

Learn the principles of flight and wind tunnels
Use computers to design airplanes
Have the opportunity to see themselves in the roles of astronauts and research scientists on a simulated space mission performing a variety of tasks and experiments
Work with scientific information gathered from space missions and high altitude flights to better understand our planet

Training is provided; you do not need to be an expert to apply! Written curriculum and teaching guidelines are available for home study. Training includes observation sessions with experienced docents and staff and team-teaching prior to first solo teaching experience. Length of training varies according to experience and prior knowledge.

Bi-monthly docent enhancement and training sessions provide unique opportunities to participate in presentations by NASA scientists and researchers and tour facilities no longer open to the general public.

Class sessions meet at Ames Exploration Encounter twice a day Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:30 AM - 12 noon and 1 PM to 3:30PM.

Docent Requirements
Enjoy working with 9 to 11 year old students
An interest in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Commitment to teach a minimum of two sessions a month
Good communication skills
Good vocal projection
Computer literate
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Bi-lingual a plus

For more information, please visit the AEE website >