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CAGIS is an award-winning, volunteer-based not-for-profit. We are able to operate and maintain low membership fees thanks to donations of time, money, and other resources from individuals, a variety of companies, and provincial and federal governments. Please consider making a donation. We are grateful for all the support we receive. 

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Volunteer for CAGIS!

What do CAGIS Volunteers do?

CAGIS Volunteers (18+) are STEM professionals, parents, teachers, apprentices, post-secondary students, and other interested members of the community. CAGIS Volunteers can help in a number of ways, both at in-person Chapter events or through our Virtual program. The main responsibilities of volunteers include: 

  • help to brainstorm, organize, and plan STEM events for members

  • help with activities and supervision at events

  • do STEM outreach and activities at special events

  • host a CAGIS event in an area of expertise

  • help to run a virtual activity at a CAGIS Virtual session

  • host a CAGIS Virtual session in an area of expertise

The time commitment for a volunteer is approximately 4 hours per month

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What our volunteers say about us

“I saw I could make an impact. By showing the things I was interested in, I could inspire someone else to be interested, too.”
LexieCAGIS Volunteer
Lexie
"It has been a pleasure volunteering with CAGIS over the last 7 years. Not only have I gotten to organize events like the Chemistry of Tie Dye, I've also had the opportunity to learn a lot about different STEM topics like the science of ice skating, fossils and dinosaurs, solar power and electronics, to name a few!"
CarineCAGIS Volunteer
Carine
For me, volunteering with CAGIS is like finding a second family – the community, youth, and staff are all great! I really feel like I belong and I have a chance to give back to my community and to youth interested in STEM.
GerryCAGIS Coordinator
Gerry
Hands-on STEM programming truly helped me discover my love for science. Volunteering with CAGIS gives me the opportunity to become the role model I once looked up to and inspire youth to pursue their passions.
MadynCAGIS Coordinator
Madyn
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Be a STEM Expert!

We need experts in science, technology, trades, engineering, and math!

As a volunteer CAGIS STEM Expert, your name will be entered into a database of individuals with expertise in various topics. You may be consulted about writing or advising on a particular topic, serving on a panel, or being featured as a role model in our newsletter, social media channels, or other outreach initiatives.

If you aren’t available when you are consulted, no problem – you can refer us to another expert or we can contact others in our network.

I want to be a STEM Expert
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Host an Event!

Teach youth about what you do!

CAGIS hosts include STEM professionals, companies and industries, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals with other areas of expertise who are familiar with STEM (e.g. the physics of skating)

Our events often occur at the host’s workplace to give participants a behind-the-scenes view of STEM in action. When a workplace is not conducive to hosting, we can book a room for the event instead. Our events include some information about the host’s area of expertise and fun, hands-on activities. CAGIS will discuss the outline of the event with you and can help brainstorm activities to ensure the event is engaging and age-appropriate.
I want to Host an Event
Start a Local Club

Start a Chapter in your City!

CAGIS chapters are run by volunteers who meet regularly to plan monthly events for their members. CAGIS coordination teams are made up of diverse groups of volunteers including post-secondary students, STEM professionals, parents, high school students, teachers, and more. CAGIS provides training, mentorship, and oversight of new and continuing chapters. CAGIS also provides membership administration and other support.

I want to start a Chapter!

City Based Chapters

  • hold events for girls and gender diverse youth who live in or near a particular city
  • are open to girls and gender diverse youth within the region who would like to be members
  • often hold events at the workplace of the presenter and sometimes at rooms the chapter books at a local university, college, library, or community centre

Community Based Chapters

  • hold events for a particular group of girls and gender diverse youth who are part of a certain community
  • are open to girls and gender diverse youth within the region who would like to be members
  • often hold events at the workplace of the presenter and sometimes at rooms the chapter books at a local university, college, library, or community centre
  • examples include chapters that are formed in a school, a community centre, or for a particular community within a wider region
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Be a Teen Ambassador!

Inspire your peers!

This highly competitive program is for Canadian female, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming teens aged 13-17 with an interest in science, technology, trades, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Limited space is available so we encourage all applicants to think carefully about their submission.

Teen Ambassador applications for the 2023-2024 year are now closed. Applications are expected to re-open in summer 2024 for the 2024-2025 year.

Meet the 2022/23 Ambassadors

Requirements

  • Participate in 12 or more CAGIS Virtual events with your camera on. Most of these sessions will be your choice. CAGIS may specifically request the participation of teen ambassadors at certain sessions.
  • Attend meetings to share your thoughts and opinions.
  • Share your experiences with CAGIS periodically in written and/or video form. A subset may be shared publicly, with your permission (optional).
  • Be an ambassador for CAGIS among your peers and, if you feel comfortable, online on social media. 
  • Work on exciting, special projects with CAGIS and other teen ambassadors.
  • There may be additional optional opportunities throughout the year.

Benefits

  • Receive free CAGIS Virtual membership ($200 value).
  • Meet and interact with amazing experts in STEM fields.
  • Interact with other youth who love STEM.
  • Participate in fun and engaging virtual sessions.
  • Be a role model for younger kids and teens.
  • Count volunteer hours toward requirements in your jurisdiction.
  • Gain valuable experience to build your resumé.
  • Be eligible for letters of reference.