How to become a UCSD Neuroscience Outreach Volunteer:

Are you a undergraduate or graduate student at UCSD, Salk or Scripps with a background in neuroscience ?  Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about the brain with others in the community?  If so, the Neuroscience Outreach program encourages you to consider becoming a volunteer.  No previous experience necessary. We will show you all there is to know about teaching our comparative neuroanatomy  and sheep brain modules in our training sessions.  As an outreach volunteer you are under no time obligation. Volunteer for as many events as you can, whether it’s for one hour a year or one event a month, we’re happy to have you along! Please send us an email if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer : Katie Travis and we’ll get you added to our mailing list. For upcoming outreach and training events, please view our Calendar.

If you are interested in volunteering, please subscribe to the Outreach email List

Outreach Volunteer Teaching Materials and Checklist:

Please follow these simple steps before your Outreach visit:

1. Sign up on the Outreach Calendar the dates and times you will be using or a requesting to use Outreach materials

2. Notify Katie Travis ktravis@ucsd.edu, Emily Caparello emilycaporello@gmail.com, or Lara Rangel lrangel@ucsd.edu (Sweetwater events only) that you would like to volunteer for an event or would like to use the outreach materials.

3. Before your visit please review these Teaching Tips.

4. Make sure brains are safety stored for transport and that there is adequate alcohol in each brain container.

5. Following your visit, please return materials promptly so that they may be used for the next event. Please notify Katie Travis ktravis@ucsd.edu if there are any damages or supplies needing replacement(gloves, paper towels, alcohol, etc).

6. Please complete the Outreach Report Form -- This is very important so we can report all the events and make changes and improvements for future events.

7. If you would like to receive reimbursement for gas for your outreach visit. Please fill out and submit the Gas Reimbursement Form and email to Neuro Graduate Program at Neurograd@ucsd.edu.