Greater Houston Section |
ACS-GHS Welcomes Your Participation! Your involvement is what makes the ACS-GHS great. We need volunteers for efforts of various proportion and length - something for everyone. Below are some of the specific volunteer opportunities that we have available. If you are interested in volunteering but don't know where to start, email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org or the GHS Volunteer Coordinator, Maryanne Mores at maryannemores@yahoo.com and we can help you get started. By volunteering with us, you agree to abide by the American Chemical Society Volunteer & Participant Code of Conduct. All adult volunteers at ACS Hosted events, programs, and activities that include youth participation or attendance, including hybrid events (ACS Youth Events) must complete the ACS Background Check prior to participating in an ACS Youth Event. The cost of the background check is covered by ACS and is good for 1 year. Learn more about the ACS Youth Protection Policy or request an ACS Background Check here. Ongoing Volunteer Participation |
Board and Committee Positions We welcome members interested in running for executive board positions, chairing a committee, or sitting on one or more committees. Some specific volunteer needs are listed below: |
Chemistry Outreach Volunteers
Volunteer Exam Proctors Needed to Support High School Chemistry Students It's scholarship season and the ACS Greater Houston Section (GHS) is holding its annual scholarship exam for high school students. We invite community members to participate in this year's scholarship exam day by checking students in, proctoring the exam, and generally cheering them on or sharing a few words of wisdom before or after the test period. We are looking for volunteers to assist with student check-in and exam proctoring. The event is expected to last 4.5 hours; we ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 hours within this time. Saturday, April 25, 2026 Check-In - 9:15 am Exam - 10:00 am Science and Engineering Classroom Building University of Houston 3487 Cullen Blvd. Houston, TX 77204 Share
your love of chemistry with the next generation, and watch them climb
to new heights - we know they would appreciate your support. To volunteer, please contact Ms.Obiageli Nwosu at acsghseducation@gmail.com. | Volunteer Opportunity: STEM Bootcamp - San Jacinto College
Interested in giving back to the next generation of Chemistry Professionals? Please come out for a tutoring opportunity with freshman chemistry students. Multiple dates will be available. Friday, April 10, 2026 9:00 - 11:00 am San Jacinto College Central Campus
8060 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77504 Volunteer Commitment: 3 hours (including prep and travel time) Content: Provided by San Jac professors, aligned with course syllabi Contact Caol.huff@exxonmobil.com for more info. Volunteers Wanted! Celebrating Earth Day at Discovery Green! Join the Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society for a free Chemists Celebrate Earth Week event as part of the 2026 Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green. Learn about this year’s theme, Into the Woods with Chemistry, with exciting hands-on activities as we highlight the essential role of trees and forests in building a sustainable world. Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Discovery Green - Jones Lawn 1500 McKinney St. Houston, TX We need volunteers to help staff the booth. Interested parties should contact us at acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org with their name, phone number and indicate how much time they can commit to the booth. |
