Welcome, Volunteer!

We are so excited to have you join our community of volunteers! SUMM’s Volunteer Program is here to support you in becoming an integral part of our mission to inspire curiosity and learning.

Throughout these modules, we aim to prepare you to create engaging and interactive ways to guide participants through the world of math. We believe that everyone can appreciate the beauty and power of mathematics, and we’re here to create an inclusive and welcoming space where everyone feels valued and inspired.

We encourage you to take your time, ask questions, and fully engage with the modules at your own pace. Your unique perspective and enthusiasm will make a difference in creating an environment where participants and visitors of all ages and backgrounds can connect with math in meaningful ways.

Thank you for your dedication to making the Seattle Universal Math Museum a place where learning, discovery, and community thrive. We’re excited to have you!

Expectations & Benefits of Being a Volunteer

What are SUMM expectations of me as a volunteer?

  • Be positive. Be aware that math is hard for many people and causes them anxiety. 

  • Be dependable, prompt, and reliable. Be aware that as a volunteer you are a representative of the Museum.

  • Be communicative. If you are unable to attend a meeting or event, let us know. 

  • Please keep all visitor and participant information confidential.

  • Adhere to all volunteer policies and procedures.

  • Let us know if you have any concerns about your volunteer experience. We aim to be problem-solvers, both mathematically and socially. 

What are SUMM benefits of volunteering?

  • Have fun with math and related subjects.

  • Help children and adults learn more about math through play.

  • Accrue volunteer hours for community service requirements.

  • Receive support and feedback from board and staff members, including potential recommendations

  • Meet new people, build meaningful relationships and grow your personal and professional network 

  • Make a meaningful difference on your community and create a positive impact on the future of math education and math exploration

Your efforts help make SUMM a success and lead to our opening a physical museum someday soon!

Please complete the following modules and steps in order to begin as a SUMM Volunteer.

If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

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I just signed up for my first volunteer opportunity—yay! What is next?

We are so excited to have you join us at your first volunteer opportunity! About 2 days prior to the scheduled event, you should expect to receive an email from our Education Team with important details relevant to your volunteer event. 

Information that you should expect to receive in the email include: confirmation of address/location of the event, confirmation of meeting time, relevant parking information, an overview of activities and responsibilities for what to expect for the event, and the main point of contact for the event.

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Volunteer Handbook

Please see the Volunteer Handbook for more information around policies, procedures, and expectations of a SUMM volunteer. You will always have access to the handbook as a helpful resource throughout your time with SUMM.

SUMM Volunteer Handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most of our events require volunteers to be 18 or older, but we welcome youth volunteers at some events! If you're between 16 and 18, you can apply with parent/guardian permission—just have them email our Volunteer Coordination team from their own account to give consent. If you're under 16, please email our Volunteer Coordination team before applying.

    Youth volunteers bring great energy and a unique connection to our audiences, and we love having them involved! We follow standards that support the safe and ethical treatment of minors, and we’re excited to have you join our equation.

  • Yes! We are happy to sign off on hours completed for service learning, community engagement, employer matching, etc. We can provide a report of your reported volunteer hours upon request. Please contact our Volunteer Coordination team with your request.

  • As a volunteer, we depend on you to complete your scheduled shifts. We understand that life happens and that occasionally situations may prevent you from being able to do so. 


    If you know that you will not be able to make a shift for an event more than 24 hours before the shift, please contact the Event Main Point of Contact or the Volunteer Coordinator, to change your schedule. 


    If you find that you are unable to attend on the day of your shift, please contact Event Main Point of Contact and let them know that you are unable to come in.

  • We are always looking for special and unique talents to grow our organization! Whether you have cool photography experience or have a background in accounting or you have an awesome idea for a new way to spread math to our communities, we want to have you involved! Please complete the Volunteer Application and there will be a space to indicate your skills or talents. In addition, please feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator directly.

  • Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.