Pay it forward, Contribute to your community, Become a Hackathon Mentor!

What if I'm not a programmer?

• It's ok!

• There are many different careers in the STEM industry, and all of them are valuable to a successful team.  Students can benefit from mentors who come from a broad background. 

Do mentors need to stay the entire event?

• No!

• We request that you volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours anytime throughout the event, but if you have just an hour to spare, we will gladly take that as well.

• The hours we most need mentors is between 6:00pm-11pm Friday.

Can I be a Mentor and a Judge?

• Yes! It's actually really great to see the progress the students make by the end of the event, in just under 24 hours!

What's in it for you?

• Networking- In past years we have had over 70 professionals from the STEAM industry participate as mentors.

• Benefit from the opportunity to solidify your knowledge by answering student questions.

• An opportunity to influence the next generation of tech professionals. 

When is the next hackathon?

• Friday, January 10 - Saturday, January 11, 2025

Location?

• VCOE Conference Center - 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo CA

Volunteer Information

• View the Volunteer Manual for more details about the event and volunteering >> Hackathon Volunteer Manual

Have more questions about volunteering? 

• Contact Dana Thompson, Director of Education Technology, at dmthompson@vcoe.org.