Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are seeking volunteers to help present these events for local students. The Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, and Science Fair will be taking place next January, February and March. On average, more than 400 volunteer judges and scorers are needed to support the 2,500 students who participate. Please see below for additional information and links to online registration forms where you can sign up to volunteer.
Academic Decathlon – Speech & Interview Judges
Location:
Oxnard High School
Dates:
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Time:
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Arrive on campus at 7:00 AM. Rounds begin at 8:00 AM.
Requirements:
No special requirements
Register at:
https://www.vcoe.org/AcademicDecathlon/Volunteers
Mock Trial - Scoring Attorneys
Ventura County Superior Court in Ventura
Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, 2024
Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, 2024
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Arrive at courthouse at 8:00 AM. Rounds begin 9:00 AM.
Must be an attorney or law student
https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Mock-Trial/Volunteers
Science Fair - Judges
Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo
Date:
Friday, March 22, 2024
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Arrive at location at 8:00 AM. Judging begins at 9:00 AM.
A professional or academic background in science preferred. This may be supplemented by experience working with youth.
https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Science-Fair/Volunteers