About
STEAM Pals is a weekly library event that promotes familiarity with the scientific process for children in elementary school in a comfortable and supportive environment. Volunteers in grades 9-12 partner up with a Little Pal in grades K-3 to serve as a role model for exploring STEAM activities. STEAM Pals occurs at the George Reynolds Library on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 p.m. for 6 weeks.
There is a 30-minute mandatory training and orientation session from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at George Reynolds Library. The Autumn 2026 STEAM Pals begins on Wednesday, September 16 and ends on October 21.
STEAM Pals must be current 9th - 12th grade students.
STEAM Pals will attend a 60-minute mandatory training and orientation session starting at 4:30pm on September 9, 2026, at George Reynolds Library.
On September 16, volunteers will arrive at George Reynolds Library at 4:30pm and will meet with their Little Pals starting at 4:45 p.m. for the first full STEAM Pals session that day.
STEAM Pals Key Responsibilities:
STEAM Pal volunteers will engage with Little Pals while presenting a positive image of the Library in attitude, communications, and appearance.
STEAM Pal volunteers will guide Little Pals through the scientific process, lead scientific inquiry, and help with the journaling of experiments.
STEAM Pal volunteers will be responsible for arriving on time to prepare the meeting room for the day’s STEAM activity, and for leaving both the meeting room and storage room tidy. Volunteers are expected to commit to arriving at 4:30 p.m. and leaving at 6:00 p.m.
The STEAM Pals program is 6 weeks long. STEAM Pals are expected to attend every scheduled session or to provide advance notice if unable to attend.
Volunteers will maintain the confidentiality of Little Pals and their caregivers.
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Shifts (7)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer as a Steam Pal! | 4:30pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | Have fun, get messy, share your enthusiasm of all things STEAM! | 11/15 | Closed |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Volunteer Training | 4:30pm (MT) | 5:00pm (MT) | Attend volunteer training to learn how to be a Big Pal and how to guide Little Pals (3-5) in exciting STEAM activities! Be part of developing the projects. | 6/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer as a Steam Pal! | 4:30pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | Have fun, get messy, share your enthusiasm of all things STEAM! | 10/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer as a Steam Pal! | 4:30pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | Have fun, get messy, share your enthusiasm of all things STEAM! | 11/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer as a Steam Pal! | 4:30pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | Have fun, get messy, share your enthusiasm of all things STEAM! | 11/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer as a Steam Pal! | 4:30pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | Have fun, get messy, share your enthusiasm of all things STEAM! | 11/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer as a Steam Pal! | 4:30pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | Have fun, get messy, share your enthusiasm of all things STEAM! | 11/15 | Over |
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