The school year has begun and its time to consider becoming a school volunteer. You can make a lasting impact to a child, and perhaps set them on a journey towards a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) career. You can volunteer at elementary, middle and high schools in your community.
The Retired School Volunteer Association (RSVA), an association of retired Raytheon employees affiliated with Raytheon, can assist you with training and with placement in your local schools. RSVA members volunteer in the Greater Boston area. They aid teachers with classroom instruction, help with labs and demos, tutor, mentor after school science and math clubs, participate in curriculum development, and work on various committees in the education community. RSVA members have made an impact. Last year they accumulated over 900 volunteer hours impacting 1100 students. Training is available through Northeastern University’s RESEED (Retirees Enhancing Science & Engineering through Experiments & Demonstrations) program (www.bostonreseedcenter.org).
Volunteering is easy. Contact RSVA President Marty Schecter (m_schecter@verizon.net) and he will connect you with an area captain that can coordinate placement in your community. Alternately, you can contact your local school directly to explore volunteer opportunities.