Join System Overload Robotics, a student-led, community-based high school robotics team, as a volunteer mentor or advisor supporting students in engineering, science, project management, and business operations. This opportunity offers meaningful, longer-term engagement with motivated students who are expanding their robotics program and outreach efforts.
We’re seeking LLNL volunteers to serve as technical or business mentors, with particular need for guidance in grant writing, budgeting, and financial planning, as well as engineering and project management support. Volunteers may participate in a one-time session or on an ongoing basis, depending on availability and interest.
This is a flexible opportunity well-suited for volunteers who want to make a deeper impact by mentoring students as they develop technical skills, leadership, and real-world problem-solving experience
Time: Variable; typically, 2–3 hours per session
(Scheduling coordinated directly with the team)
Location: System Overload Robotics
Address: 700 Terminal Circle, Livermore, CA
Hosted by: System Overload Robotics
Audience: High school student
Volunteer Role
Volunteers may support students in one or more of the following areas:
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Engineering, science, and robotics design
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Project management and team organization
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Grant writing, budgeting, and financial planning
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Advising on outreach expansion to middle school students and partner teams
Participation may be one-time or ongoing, depending on volunteer availability.
What’s Provided
A student-led, collaborative environment with motivated team members. No materials are required from volunteers
Why Volunteer
This is a unique opportunity to mentor students in a real-world, student-driven robotics program, support equity in STEM through community outreach, and help young leaders grow both technically and professionally.
How to Participate
If you’re interested in volunteering, please click RESPOND to complete the interest form. SEP will follow up to discuss your availability and how your expertise could best support the team.
