Visit Basics

First you volunteer for a specific event. This means YOU get to choose where you go and what you do. You can find out about these events through e-mail or through our online listing. You then volunteer for the event of your choosing by sending an e-mail to Dr. Bellamy or by using our online form.
Our team helps you prepare. If you need to be trained to teach any of the materials, we will arrange that with you. If you are in NC, we can help you gather and prepare materials. If you are not, we can give you a detailed list of materials and directions. We can even provide you with explanations and questions for the grade level you will be working with. If you want to check out some of our activities, click on "Activities" in the menu. You will not be left to figure things out alone - just tell us what you need!
Go have fun! This is when you actually go on your visit. You will do the activities with students and their teachers. Talk to them! Even if the activity seems mundane to you, it is new and exciting to them! They are thrilled that you are there. Check out some of our student responses. Teachers will help you with the activities as well as any assistants or parents. You can do your visit with another scientist if you need more help. You will do a great job!
Return materials. When you finish your visit, please return all of the kit materials. If something needs to be replenished, leave a note with the kit. Please clean anything that needs immediate attention. It doesn't take long to rinse our materials with water and we've made clean up as easy as possible.
Report back to Dr. Bellamy. We want to know about what you did and NSF wants to know too! Send Dr. Bellamy an e-mail or use the online "Visit Feedback" form to let us know about your visit. How did it go? How many kids were there? What grade/ages? How many teachers? Do we need more materials? Did you get any new ideas? etc. This reflection process is very important!
REPEAT! Once you've had one experience, we hope that you will repeat it many times! If there is anything we can do to make the process run more smoothly, let us know!



About Us Green Chemistry College Opportunities Educators Meet Scientists Activities Pictures Feedback CERSP Members Hall of Fame Why Volunteer Ways to Volunteer Visit Basics Visit Feedback Reports	Visit Basics What should I expect? How does a visit work? First you volunteer for a specific event. This means YOU get to choose where you go and what you do. You can find out about these events through e-mail or through our online listing. You then volunteer for the event of your choosing by sending an e-mail to Dr. Bellamy or by using our online form. Our team helps you prepare. If you need to be trained to teach any of the materials, we will arrange that with you. If you are in NC, we can help you gather and prepare materials. If you are not, we can give you a detailed list of materials and directions. We can even provide you with explanations and questions for the grade level you will be working with. If you want to check out some of our activities, click on "Activities" in the menu. You will not be left to figure things out alone - just tell us what you need! Go have fun! This is when you actually go on your visit. You will do the activities with students and their teachers. Talk to them! Even if the activity seems mundane to you, it is new and exciting to them! They are thrilled that you are there. Check out some of our student responses. Teachers will help you with the activities as well as any assistants or parents. You can do your visit with another scientist if you need more help. You will do a great job! Return materials. When you finish your visit, please return all of the kit materials. If something needs to be replenished, leave a note with the kit. Please clean anything that needs immediate attention. It doesn't take long to rinse our materials with water and we've made clean up as easy as possible. Report back to Dr. Bellamy. We want to know about what you did and NSF wants to know too! Send Dr. Bellamy an e-mail or use the online "Visit Feedback" form to let us know about your visit. How did it go? How many kids were there? What grade/ages? How many teachers? Do we need more materials? Did you get any new ideas? etc. This reflection process is very important! REPEAT! Once you've had one experience, we hope that you will repeat it many times! If there is anything we can do to make the process run more smoothly, let us know! Is English your second language? No problem! We can pair you with someone for the visit. We want you to be involved too! Let us know how to help. Now that you know all about school visits, check out our online listings to pick out an opportunity to volunteer. If you have already chosen one, use our online form to reserve your place!


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