Volunteer with MATHCOUNTS

	Volunteer Coordinators, Doug Hendrickson and Pam Maloney

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 fit for you.

What Can You Do?

Exactly what a volunteer decides to do and how much time he or she contributes is strictly up to each individual. 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.

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 websites, 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. Please refer to the MATHCOUNTS state pages to find the coordinator for your area.