Why Volunteer

  • Help teens see how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is relevant to their lives and futures
  • Develop your writing, editing and leadership skills
  • Work with a professional editing team and publish your work on a popular and trusted website
  • Showcase your online contributions and be a role model for Canadian youth
  • Help secondary students explore a variety of relevant and interesting STEM content
  • Encourage students to contribute their own content through research and action projects.
  • Help develop resources that can enhance classroom and outreach activities.

Ways to Volunteer

  • Contribute an article or career profile – Draw on your own interests and knowledge to show youth how STEM is relevant to their lives!
  • Review content – Help ensure the articles and videos published on CurioCity are up to date and accurate.
  • Other online volunteering opportunities – From moderating online chats to leading action projects, there are a number of other ways to get involved
  • Faire du bénévolat en français – CurioCité est un site Web interactif pour les éducateurs et les élèves de la 8e à la 12e année (2e à 5e secondaire)

Benefits of Online Volunteering

You can make a difference by helping provide educators and students in grades 8-12 (Secondary II-V) with the resources and information they need to inspire and discover.

CurioCity provides the support, opportunities and flexibility you need for a fulfilling and enjoyable experience as an online volunteer.

  • Harness and develop your skills as a writer and online communicator
  • Complement your in-person volunteering or discover a new form of science outreach
  • Find a volunteering opportunity that fits your busy schedule
  • Share your knowledge and passion with students across Canada and around the world
  • Develop a portfolio of your work as a science communicator
Ready to Volunteer? Start Here!