Volunteer

Call for LEADERS and VOLUNTEERS for 3 TYPES OF ROLES
Massachusetts MATHCOUNTS provides students in grades 6-8 with a valuable foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Each school year, the program serves 800+ middle school students from 100+ schools across MA and has a long history of success.
This vital program is run solely by the grass-roots efforts of volunteers and educators.
This long-standing program has established processes and protocols that new volunteers can leverage to enable their success in the roles outlined below.
New volunteers for roles of Chapter Coordinator and State Coordinator are also invited and encouraged to shadow current coordinators.
Please consider these opportunities for yourself and share them with your network.
QUESTIONS about any role/opportunity?
Contact MATHCOUNTS State Coordinator John Hayden, PE
3 Types of VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
[1] Proctors, Scorers at Chapter & State Competitions (Feb and/or Mar 2027)
Every school year from January through March, nearly 100 volunteers are needed to serve as Proctors and Scorers for Massachusetts MATHCOUNTS Chapter competitions and the State competition. The time commitment is just 3 to 4 hours, and no experience is necessary. You must simply be over 18, able to follow simple instructions, and not be related to a competing student. Chapter Competitions are held at seven testing sites throughout MA, and the State Competition is typically held at a central site.
[2] Chapter Coordinators (Aug 2027-May 2028)
[3] State MATHCOUNTS Coordinator (Shadow this year, before 2027-28 school year)
VIEW ALL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS and consider a role for yourself or share with your network.
2026-2027 School Year CHAPTER COMPETITION SCHEDULE: To Be Announced
IF You Cannot Volunteer in Person… Please sponsor/donate your tax-deductible support:
The seven statewide chapter competitions and the State Competition depend on donations to provide: Food for 900+ students; Trophies for Chapter & State winners; Team Massachusetts T-shirts, Supplies & Postage. Your tax-deductible support of ANY size will greatly benefit the students, and be recognized by more than 1,000 people – including students, parents, volunteers, and perhaps even the media.
View SPONSOR INFO page