Nevada Math is a volunteer-based organization. Without our volunteers, we would not be able to provide our programs.
Our volunteer needs are vast, from occasional volunteers to volunteers in leadership positions. These are unpaid positions.
Occasional Volunteer Positions
Family Math Night
Family Math Nights are very dependent upon volunteers. Schools partner with us to bring puzzles, games, art, and other activities that have a math, logic, or strategic basis. The activities range and we guaranty that no matter what your comfort (or discomfort) level with math is, there is an activity waiting for you!
MathRocks!
Each MathRocks! and the annual Nevada State Mathematics Championship needs 2 volunteer proctors to assist the Head Room Proctor during the contest. In this role, you will primarily hand out contest rounds, pick up answer sheets, and circulate during the round to ensure rules are being followed. Having a team of 3 proctors makes the rounds run more efficiently, allows an individual proctor to use the restroom, etc. If you can follow instructions and hold kids accountable to the rules as well, then you are perfect for this role!
Contest Writer
MathRocks! and the State of Nevada Mathematics Championship are written by our Contest Writing Committee. Contest writers submit problems in the summer which are then organized, edited, and prepared for the upcoming program year.
Contest writers need to confirm that they don’t have a conflict of interest (such as a family member who is participating in the contests at or near the level they are writing problems for). Because our contests are for grades 1-12, a wide variety of problem levels are needed.
If you would like to join this committee, please complete the contest writing application and submit to Angela@NNVMath.org.
Regular Volunteer Positions
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the direction of Nevada Math and providing oversight of the organization. Board of Director members are elected by current board members and serve a term of 2 years and may serve multiple terms. Ours is a working board with each board members expected to make a yearly donation, attend bi-monthly board meetings, and be involved in some capacity. Board members should expect to volunteer approximately 36-72 hours per year (an average of 3-6 hours per month), depending on how they choose to be involved. To apply, complete this application and submit it to Angela@NNVMath.org.
Competition Team Coach
Our Competition Team is the program that started Northern Nevada Math Club in 2012 when we first participated in the American Regions Mathematical League (ARML) team contest. Students in this program are in grades 7-12 (approximately ages 12-18). Two practice sessions are held on Sunday afternoons (1:00-3:00pm & 3:30-5:30pm).
Ideally, a coaching “team” is preferred. This allows flexibility given the range of participant abilities and coach schedules. Competition math does not typically go beyond trigonometry but goes sideways (for example, number theory is common in contest but not in secondary school classes). Volunteers are welcome to learn with the participants.
To apply, please complete the volunteer paperwork at the bottom of this page and submit to Angela@NNVMath.org. This position works with children and requires a background check through Nevada Math’s background check provider and completion of applicable UNR paperwork.