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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
Highlighted Opportunities
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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

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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

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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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All Opportunities

ONGOING

Problem of the Week (POTW) Author

Write a set of 2-3 math problems related to your area of work, a holiday or timely news event. POTW problems and solutions are posted online each week for grades 6-8 students and math teachers to use for free.

Math background needed
Virtual, 4-8 hours
Cannot be a middle or high school student

Club Activity Author

Create a game, math exploration or themed problem set for students and educators participating in the National Math Club! MATHCOUNTS adds club activities all year long for thousands of math clubs to use for free.

Math background needed
Virtual, 2-8 hours
Cannot be a middle or high school student

Lead a MATHCOUNTS Program

Work with a middle school or extracurricular group in your community to establish a competition team or math club. Hold weekly or monthly practices to mentor and advise students.

Passion for math needed
Virtual or in-person, 1-5 hours per month

JANUARY

Scholarship App Reviewer

Read and score 10-20 applications for the MATHCOUNTS Alumni Scholarship. Reviewers are given a rubric and anonymized applications, and help us determine the semifinalists and finalists.

No special skills needed.
Virtual, 2-6 hours

FEBRUARY

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

MARCH

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

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

APRIL-MAY

National Competition Volunteer

Help out on-site at the 2023 Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS National Competition, which takes place May 14-15 in Orlando, FL. We'll need volunteers to help with everything from scoring to chaperoning meals to check-in teams.

Background check may be needed
Planned in-person, 2-8 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

JUNE

Scholarship App Reviewer

Read and score 10-20 applications for the Community Coaching Scholarship for MATHCOUNTS alumni. Reviewers are given a rubric and anonymized applications, and help us determine the semifinalists and finalists.

No special skills needed.
Virtual, 2-6 hours

Club Activity Author

Create a game, math exploration or themed problem set for students and educators participating in the National Math Club! MATHCOUNTS adds club activities all year long for thousands of math clubs to use for free.

Math background needed
Virtual, 2-8 hours
Cannot be a middle or high school student

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

AUGUST-DECEMBER

Lead a MATHCOUNTS Program

Work with a middle school or extracurricular group in your community to establish a competition team or math club. Hold weekly or monthly practices to mentor and advise students.

Passion for math needed
Virtual or in-person, 1-5 hours per month

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Match Hours

Many companies donate to match their employees' volunteer hours. After volunteering, please check with your employer about this.

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Donate

Please consider supporting our math programs and resources by making a tax-deductible donation to the MATHCOUNTS Foundation!

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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!