Volunteer Position Description – Teen Nerd Nite Event Planner
MONOVA – Museum of North Vancouver
Overview:Are you between the ages of 13 to 18 and curious about science, history, or learning? Want to
build leadership experience while having fun by helping plan and promote events for teens?
Nerd Nite North Vancouver, hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver, is looking for youth
Nerd Nite North Vancouver, hosted by the Museum of North Vancouver, is looking for youth
volunteers (ages 13-18) to help organize two youth-centred events that make expert knowledge
fun and easy to understand.
About Nerd Nite:
With over 80 locations worldwide, “Nerd Nites” feature speakers who deliver 15-20 minute talks on complex subjects, but in simple language for better understanding. Each
talk includes a fun, interactive question and answer period in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Teen Nerd Nite was founded in North Vancouver by a group of high school students who heard
About Nerd Nite:
With over 80 locations worldwide, “Nerd Nites” feature speakers who deliver 15-20 minute talks on complex subjects, but in simple language for better understanding. Each
talk includes a fun, interactive question and answer period in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Teen Nerd Nite was founded in North Vancouver by a group of high school students who heard
about Nerd Nite and wanted their own event for teens to learn from experts without studying or tests, to ask questions and to learn more about exciting careers, and to build hands-on leadership experience by helping to organize these events.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- With guidance from adult Nerd Nite North Vancouver organizers, teen volunteers will:
- Plan unique speaker lineups by researching experts, contacting potential speakers, and scheduling talks.
- Develop marketing strategies for promoting events, such as postering, social media, and blog posts.
- Create trivia questions and other Teen Nerd Nite event activities.
Skills and Personal Traits:
- Ability to work in a group with other youth participants
- An interest in science (STEM), history, and learning
- An interest in volunteering for a museum
- A willingness to learn and have fun
Commitment:
(2-4) short planning sessions per month (1.5 – 3 hours per meeting)
(2) Thursday evening events on March 9th and May 11th (3-4 hours each
Application Package: Come to Room 203
monova.ca
Telephone: 604.990.3700
115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7
