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. 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
Science and Engineering Fair of Houston Volunteer Judges Wanted! We are currently requesting volunteer judges for the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston. This year the Greater Houston Section is sponsoring a special award for both the junior and senior divisions of SEFH 2026 - The Excellence in Chemical Safety Award. Saturday, February 14, 2026 Judging will take place from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm Fort Bend Epicenter 28505 Southwest Fwy Rosenberg, TX 77471 Please contact Matthew Crosley at matthew.crosley@fluenceanalytics.com for registration details or further information. Volunteer Opportunity: Mind Trekkers STEM Festival The annual Mind Trekkers STEM festival is one of San Jacinto College’s largest STEM outreach initiatives. Nearly 6,000 sixth graders attend this two-day event that features interactive science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities and demonstrations. Volunteers interested in participating in daytime or family night chemistry outreach for students are welcome! Contact Caol.huff@exxonmobil.com for more information. March 5 - 6, 2026 Daytime school field trips for 6th graders & Family Night San Jacinto College - Central CPET Building (Bldg 45) 7901 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77507 March 5 - 6: Daytime school field trips for sixth graders. March 5, 6 - 8 pm: Mind Trekkers Family Night | 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, February 13, 2026 (9:00 - 11:00 am) April (date and time TBD) 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 am - 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. |
