Ventura County Academic Competitions Seek Volunteers

posted on

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

Location:

Ventura County Superior Court in Ventura

Dates:

Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, 2024

Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, 2024

Time:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Arrive at courthouse at 8:00 AM. Rounds begin 9:00 AM.

Requirements:

Must be an attorney or law student

Register at:

https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Mock-Trial/Volunteers

 

Science Fair - Judges

Location:

Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo

Date:

Friday, March 22, 2024

Time:

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Arrive at location at 8:00 AM. Judging begins at 9:00 AM.

Requirements:

A professional or academic background in science preferred. This may be supplemented by experience working with youth.

Register at:

https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Science-Fair/Volunteers