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
There are so many ways volunteers help us ensure our chapter, state and national competitions run smoothly. Competition volunteering includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards.
- Opportunities in February, March and May
- In-person
- 1-8 hours, depending on role
National Math Club
Volunteers with experience in STEM, education, communication, art or filmmaking review student-created math-based art, video and community service projects to determine which Gold Level clubs will receive additional prizes and recognition in our new Gold Level Honor Roll.
- Opportunities in May
- Virtual
- 2-6 hours
Math Resources
All year long, dozens of volunteers with a passion for math help us create resources for our educators and students to use—from Problems of the Week to math club games to our handbook. For these roles, volunteers are vetted to ensure they have the necessary math expertise and background.
- Opportunities year-round
- Typically virtual
- Hours vary depending on role
- 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 reviewing and scoring scholarship applications to help us determine finalists and winners.
- Opportunities in January-February and June-July
- Virtual
- 2-6 hours
Chapter or State Competition Volunteer
Help out on-site at one of our fun, in-person chapter competitions across the country (February) or one of 56 state competitions (March). Our local coordinators often need volunteers to help on-site check-in, scoring and passing out awards/giveaways.
Background check may be needed.
Planned in-person, 1-8 hours depending on role
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
Math Problem Reviewer
Help edit and proofread math problems to help ensure that MATHCOUNTS competitions and resources like the School Handbook are of high-quality and error free. Reviewing typically takes place in winter/spring.
Expertise in math required
Virtual, 1-4 hours depending on role
Potential volunteers will be vetted to ensure they have the necessary skills and background
Cannot be a middle or high school student or relative of a current MATHCOUNTS participant
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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!