Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering with Project Invent? Click on each opportunity below to learn about how you can support the next generation of problem solvers!
We recruit volunteers throughout the year, so you can sign up for different types of opportunities that best fit your schedule. After completing our volunteer form, expect to hear back from us with further information and next steps!
Please email Kerry Hynes, our Events and Volunteer Manager, at kerry@projectinvent.org if you have any questions!
Idea Reviewer
Idea review
Give feedback to student teams as they share their invention ideas early in the design process.
Commitment Total: 3 hrs, asynchronous written feedback & one hour event hosted virtually
November, December, & March
Speaker or Judge
Demo Days
Lead a keynote or participate as a judge at one or more of our Demo Day events, where students will demo their products.
Commitment: 3-6 hrs, hosted virtually in May
Prototype Support
Tech Office hours
Provide tech support and guidance to student teams as they build working prototypes.
Commitment Total: 4-8 hours, multiple sessions, hosted virtually, Feb - April.
General Inquiry
Interested in volunteering?
Want to volunteer at Project Invent but you’re not sure where to serve? Fill out a general inquiry and we’ll match you with the role that fits you!
Pitch Coach
Pitch coaching
Coach student teams as they practice pitching their product to prepare for Demo Day events.
Commitment Total: 4-8 hrs, multiple sessions, hosted virtually, March - May.
Sign up to volunteer!
Volunteer of the Year 2023
Killian Evers
Volunteer Search and Rescue, K9 Handler
Killian Evers is our amazing 2023 Volunteer of the Year! With extensive experience in design and managing UX teams at tech giants like Google, Oracle, and PayPal, Killian has generously shared her industry knowledge and expertise with our students by serving nearly 30 hours as an idea review and pitch coach and as a judge at our Demo Day X events.
Volunteer Stories
Priyanka, Product Manager and Volunteer
Learn about why Priyanka volunteers with Project Invent and the power of using your time to invest in the next generation of changemakers.
“I wanted to give back because there were so many people who gave me guidance and mentored me. My main takeaway from volunteering at Idea Review was seeing how the students wanted to learn and grow." - Priyanka
Zaw Thet, Co-Founder and CEO at Exer Labs, Inc
Learn about Zaw’s experience serving as a Demo Day judge and how you can help students gain confidence and challenge themselves to tackle problems and grow.
"I think it's super important to invest in folks that are curious and excited to change the world... there's no better place to start." -Zaw Thet
View Project Invent’s Volunteer Agreement here.