<p>Where are some good places to volunteer for someone who is interested in the sciences, and a little math/computers?? Some things I would except out of the experience who be improved social/leadership skills, a better understanding of certain majors, something significant that will change my life and my view of things. I'm just looking for one or two places. </p>
<p>I have decided already to volunteer at a local library during the summer for a reading program. I also want to do science fair research. What is the best way to conduct experiments and labs? I've heard of people being able to work with college professors and using labs from schools. How do you gain such wonderful opportunites? Thanks in adv. for your help!</p>
<p>I just went about contacting university professors looking for someone who had research positions open for high schoolers. My area also offers countless other research opportunities through organizations such as NIH, J. Craig Venter, NIST, FDA, etc. so be sure to scope out the possibilities.</p>
<p>How about elementary schools or after school programs in your area? Ask if they have tutoring or mentoring buddy programs for high school students. If so, join. If not, establish! Thumbing through the Yellow Pages couldn't hurt either. The main thing is to contact people independently and confidently. If you don't ask, you don't get. If you don't get...nothing will happen to you! You've got nothing to lose so just start making calls/sending emails.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the replies. Has anyone actually undergone the process of being able to work with a college professor on a science fair project?</p>