Get Involved - Volunteers MATHCOUNTS® provides a unique opportunity for you to play an integral role in preparing students to enter the workforce equipped with enhanced mathematical skills. Individuals learn that mathematics can be a challenging, fun and rewarding activity. If you have an interest in math and enjoy working with students, MATHCOUNTS is a natural for you.  
Volunteer Coordinators, Doug Scoring Room Volunteers at the
Hendrickson and Pam Maloney Microsoft Conference Center What Can You Do?
Typical volunteer activities for individuals and organizations include: - Personally visit your neighborhood school to encourage participation.
- Help coach a school MATHCOUNTS team.
- Make a school presentation about math in the real world.
- Serve as a proctor, scorer or host at a chapter competition.
- Serve on a committee to organize a MATHCOUNTS program.
- Exactly what a volunteer decides to do and how much time he or she contributes is strictly up to each individual.
Because each volunteer brings his or her special skills to the program, each MATHCOUNTS program contains a unique variety of activities that increase math awareness and bolster community support for improved math education. For instance, volunteers and sponsors have used their talents and resources to create local and state MATHCOUNTS newsletters and Web sites, encourage more girls and minority students to participate and conduct coaching workshops. Those who volunteer for MATHCOUNTS experience the pride of being associated with an effective national program that embodies the highest values of learning and accomplishment. How Can You Get Involved?
Coordinating your involvement through the MATHCOUNTS coordinator in your area is an important first step. Coordinators can help you identify schools to target during the back-to-school registration drive or help you select a participating school in need of coaching assistance. Your offer to assist at a local competition will also be welcomed by the competition committee in your area! To volunteer for the competition, identify your local MATHCOUNTS coordinator and view posted volunteer opportunties. Even if nothing of interest is posted, contact this local individual so that he or she can help connect you with a rewarding volunteer opportunity.
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