Volunteer Info
As a small (but mighty) team, our volunteers play a major role in our success by allowing us to expand our reach and diversify our services. We're seeking passionate volunteers who are open-minded, creative, and eager to share their experiences with the next generation of leaders. Whether you're a professional programmer, a college coder, or a community member wanting to give back, we'd love to have you as part of our volunteer team!
Opportunities Include…
Leading/Running an event station
Translating and proofreading lessons and activities
Providing event support and logistics assistance
Serving as a mentor or a virtual coach
Developing exciting new content for our K-12 learners
Helping with administrative tasks and lesson plans
Current Volunteer Opportunities
2025 Community Code Jam - Sign up to volunteer today!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:15am to 4:30pm
ESC Region 20, 1314 Hines, SA, TX 78208
Register now - https://bit.ly/jamvolunteer25
🎉 What’s a Community Jam?
Our Community Jam events are FREE, fun, family-friendly gatherings where K-12 students and their grown-ups learn about:
💻 Computer programming
🔐 Cybersecurity & online safety
🌐 Digital concepts and coding languages
Led by volunteer programmers from the community, the goal is to spark creativity, skill-building, and curiosity for tomorrow’s technology workforce. 🚀
🎨 What does a Jam look like?
Think of it as a semi-unstructured, creativity-inspiring experience — no strict agenda, just exploration!
✨ Multiple stations to choose from
✨ Students pick projects that excite them
✨ Some float around and try everything, others dive deep into one project
Volunteers at each station provide guidance and support so kids can think big, explore, and start coding! 🤖💡
🙋 How can I get involved? Do I need to know how to code?
Absolutely anyone can volunteer! 🌟
Help at an activity station 🧩
Support registration & t-shirts 👕
Direct traffic & more 🚦
👉 No coding experience required! There’s a role for everyone.
🕒 What does the day look like for volunteers?
10:15am – Arrive & help with setup
11:30am – Volunteer networking lunch 🍴🤝
12:30pm – Head to volunteer positions
12:45pm – Doors open
1:00–4:00pm – Jam time 💻
4:00–4:30pm – Quick clean-up 🧹
☕ Don’t worry, we’ll keep you fueled with food & coffee all day!
👜 What do I bring?
✅ A photo ID
👕 What do I wear?
All volunteers get a free Jam t-shirt! 🎽
Wear it proudly, or rep your team/company gear.
Dress comfy & wear comfortable shoes — you’ll likely be on your feet. 👟
🅿️ Parking
Yes, there’s free parking on-site! 🚗
👶 Can volunteers under 18 join?
Yes! Volunteers as young as 14 are welcome. 🙌
If under 18, a parent/guardian must stay on site. 👩👧
🎊 We can’t wait to see you at the Jam!
If you have any questions, please email Ashlee Cook at ashlee@youthcodejam.org
Important!
*A Primary Adult Caregiver must register any student volunteer under the age of 18.
Click here to see if your employer offers a donation incentive for your volunteer time!
*Please note that this list is subject to change without notice.
If you are an employer, or an employee of a group that does offer philanthropic support and incentives and is not listed, please contact info@YouthCodeJam.org to make an update!
Other Ways to Get Involved With Youth Code Jam
Donate
Individual donations make a big difference for our organization and students. Donations help us with the following:
Purchase up-to-date technology and learning tools for under-served youth
Provide a Coding Camp scholarship for one young-learner in need
Covers registration for a teacher to attend one Professional Development course
And much more! Consider donating today.
Become a Sponsor
Youth Code Jam relies on the help from sponsors to execute all of our programming from our Community Jams to our Coding Clubs.
If you are interested in being part of creating inclusive opportunities for all youth to experience computer science and explore with code, check out our sponsorship opportunities below.