Volunteer Opportunities
Serving as an Ambassador for KAWSE is a great way to add volunteering experience to your resume! KAWSE Ambassadors can serve in a variety of roles for our office, from representing us at K-State events, to community outreach events, like local science fairs or open houses. One of the most popular Ambassador opportunities is hosting high school students during EXCITE Shadow Days events.
EXCITE! Shadow Days: Fall 2020 Dates Coming Soon!
The KAWSE office looks for student volunteers to host high school students for a “day in the life” experience as part of our EXCITE! Shadow Days program. Responsibilities would include hosting one or two high school students on campus at K-State between the hours of 9:15am-3:30pm on the dates we will publish at the beginning of each semester. You do not need to be available for all published dates in order to volunteer. Together, you will go to class, take a tour of campus, visit your favorite spots and answer their questions about college. Students are matched with you based on their interest in your major. Free lunch in the form of a $10 meal card to the K-State Student Union Food Court will be provided for each volunteer and student participant. More details are available on our position description.
*Note: Due to a new format for these dates, ambassadors will now pick their shadow up between 9:15-9:30 from the K-State Student Union.
To volunteer, please complete our online form.
Questions? Need more information? Email the KAWSE office at kawse@ksu.edu or call 785-532-6088.
KAWSE Ambassadors Student Organization
The KAWSE Ambassadors student organization focuses supporting girls' interest in STEM through visits to local middle/high schools. During these school visits, you will have the opportunity to talk with a group of students about your experience as a woman majoring in a STEM field at K-State. You also will be able to discuss the many career opportunities available to women in these majors, and advertise our GROW & EXCITE programs that can help students explore STEM fields. This is a great way to support young girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math!
The main goals of the KAWSE Ambassadors are to:
- Focus on supporting and increasing girls' interest in STEM through visits to local middle and high schools within the state of Kansas.
- Create a network among college women in various STEM disciplines who can share experiences to help one another grow professionally and academically.
- Expand the network of women in STEM to include similarly focused organizations, such as AAUW and SWE, and collaborate with them for events.
- Provide members with professional development opportunities through public speaking and volunteering.
- Remain low commitment while providing high impact opportunities for all involved.
Meetings
Regular member meetings are the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm. February 4 - Student Union Room 208 | March 3 - Student Union Room 303 | April 7 - Zoom | May 5 - Zoom
No RSVP is required to attend these meetings. Snacks are provided at the in-person meetings. We hope to see you there!
Events
Classroom Visits TBD
Contact
Questions? Interested in joining our organization? Click here to contact our Secretary, Payton Masoner. She can add you to our mailing list and give you access to our Ambassadors GroupMail.
List of STEM majors supported by KAWSE
Officers
President - Marisol Munoz
Vice President - Angela Gearhardt
Secretary - Payton Masoner
Community Outreach Chair - vacant
Marketing & Communications Chair - vacant
Fundraising Chair - vacant
Open House Chair - vacant
Social Media Chair - vacant
