Volunteer to Grow: STEAM Mentorship as Professional Development

Supporting STEAM learning through volunteering isn’t just about giving back — it’s also a powerful way to gain new skills, explore new roles, and build professional connections. In “What volunteering at youth tech events can do for your professional growth”, guest author Tim Weedon highlights how donating time and expertise to STEAM programs can align with your values and open doors to mentorship, collaboration, and career exploration in emerging fields -technical.ly

Why STEAM volunteering works:

• Values in action — aligning personal passion with mentorship and inclusion efforts.

• Skill networking — take on roles like project manager, UX designer, or data analyst before committing fully.

• Community building — forge authentic connections in supportive shared-mission spaces.

Whether you’re just starting or pivoting mid‑career, volunteering offers a low‑risk opportunity to stretch your skills and clarify your goals.

📝 Read the full guest post by Tim Weeden here:
What volunteering at youth tech events can do for your professional growth

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