Interested in joining us as a volunteer? Aren’t really sure if it’s something that fits into your busy schedule? Here’s all you need to know.
We are looking for...
...coders, tutors, anybody with experience in Python programming, who would be willing to spend a few hours a week teaching coding to female students online, through Zoom classes.
Our expectations
Be willing to share your expertise and encourage participation
Teach online courses on Zoom
Stay at least 2 months
Dedicate 1-2h a week
Not a programmer? We are also looking to fill the following roles:
Moderator Dedicate 1-3h each week during 8 weeks to ensure each session runs smoothly and keep students engaged.
"Back-office" roles with more flexible engagement throughout the year:
Curriculum Gangster Create engaging lessons and exercises for our PyGirls, and take part in defining the curriculum.
Translation Ninja Translate our English lessons, so we can reach a lot more girls (FR, DE, SP).
Partnership Builder Build partnerships with corporate and social organizations to recruit participants & volunteers.
Course Operations Throughout Coordinate trainers, moderators, and participants and help troubleshooting problems throughout the course.
Communication Communicate with participants and parents, to answer all their questions are answered.
Volunteer Representative Guide PyGirls volunteers and create excitement for PyGirls, get people involved.
Watch what one of our volunteer trainers says about her role at PyGirls.
What do I get from it?
This is a volunteer position so we can’t offer you anything financially. You do, however, gain a lot pedagogical experience, strengthen your soft skills, and meet a network of other trainers who are all industry professionals.
Are you interested in volunteering for us? Please register via this link, or send us your questions at pygirls@bcg.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I sign up as a volunteer?
What volunteer roles exist?
What's the difference between trainer and moderator roles?
Can I take on more than one role?
How much time is needed for different volunteer roles?
What does the onboarding process look like?
How do I access the PyGirls teaching platform?
Where can I find the curriculum and lesson plans?
How do I prepare for my first session?
Where can I find the backgrounds for Zoom?
Where do I contact if I have technical issues during class?
How do I handle girls at different levels?
How should I handle a disruptive or disengaged participant?
How do I mark attendance?
Contact Us
Have questions? We are more than happy to answer them all. Send us an email at pygirls@bcg.com PyGirls ◆ Boston Consulting Group AG (Switzerland) ◆ Bleicherweg 62 ◆ 8002 Zürich
