VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for MATHCOUNTS!
You can help us prepare the next generation of engineers, doctors, scientists and teachers. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and sign up below!
Join us!
From program leads to competition support to scholarship judges, program volunteers make our math programs possible. There are many ways to get involved, and we welcome support from everyone, including parents, alumni, sponsors and math enthusiasts.
Click the buttons to learn more about the most common types of volunteering.
Competition Series
Share your passion for math by coaching a competition team! Coaches prepare students during the school year to compete while building their confidence in problem-solving. Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours.
- Coach a Competition Team (Annual)
- Chapter Competition Day Volunteer (February)
- State Competition Day Volunteer (March)
- National Competition Day Volunteer (May)
National Math Club
Volunteers with a passion for math may be involved in leading a club in their local community or review and score projects virtually.
- Gold Level Honor Roll Reviewer (May, virtual, 2-6 hours)
- Lead a Math Club (Annual, virtual or in-person, 1-5 hours per month)
Math Resources
All year long, volunteers help us create resources virtually for our educators and students to use. For these roles, volunteers are vetted to ensure they have the necessary math expertise and background. Students in middle or high school and relatives of current MATHCOUNTS participants are not eligible for these roles.
Alumni Scholarships
Volunteers help us recognize and support amazing MATHCOUNTS alumni in high school and college by virtually reviewing and scoring scholarship applications to help us determine finalists and winners.
- Alumni Scholarship (January-February)
- Community Coaching Scholarship (June)
Scholarship App Reviewer
Read and score 10-15 applications for the MATHCOUNTS Alumni Scholarship (January-February) or Community Coaching Scholarship (June). Reviewers are given a rubric and anonymized applications, and help us determine the semifinalists and finalists.
No special skills needed.
Virtual, 2-6 hours
Community Coaching Scholarship sign-ups will begin soon!
Math Problem Reviewer
Help edit math problems to help ensure that MATHCOUNTS competitions and resources like the School Handbook are of high quality and error-free.
Expertise in math required
Virtual, 1-4 hours
Candidates will be vetted for necessary skills and background
Cannot be a middle or high school student or relative of a current MATHCOUNTS participant
Sign up here.
Gold Level Honor Roll Project Reviewer
Review math-based art, video and community service projects submitted by Gold Level clubs. Reviewers are given a rubric to determine which Gold Level clubs will receive additional prizes and recognition in our new Gold Level Honor Roll.
STEM, education, communication or art background needed.
Virtual, 2-6 hours
Check back in Spring 2025 to sign up!
Spread the Word
Interested in sharing a volunteer opportunity with others in your organization? Please email us! We'll write a post for you to share.
Match Hours
Many companies donate to match their employees' volunteer hours. After volunteering, please check with your employer about this.
Donate
Please consider supporting our math programs and resources by making a tax-deductible donation to the MATHCOUNTS Foundation!
Advocate
Help us reach more students by encouraging middle schools in your area to participate! Please email us and we can help you get started!