Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are seeking volunteers to help present these events for local students. The Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, and Batalla de los Libros will be taking place between January and May of 2025. Nearly 300 volunteer judges and moderators are needed to support more than 1,200 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, Quiz Proctors
Location:
Pacifica High School
Dates:
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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
Science Fair - Judges
Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo
Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Arrive at location at 7:30 AM. Judging begins at 9:00 AM.
A professional or academic background in science is preferred. This may be supplemented by experience working with youth.
https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Science-Fair/Volunteers
Battle of the Books - Moderators
Tuesday, April 29, 2025; Wednesday, April 30, 2025; & Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Arrive at location at 12:15 PM. Rounds begin at 1:00 PM.
No specific experience or background is required. However, it is best if volunteers feel comfortable using technology.
https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Battle-of-the-Books/Volunteers
Batalla de los Libros - Moderators
Thursday, May 22, 2024
Moderators should be able to read and write in Spanish and feel comfortable using technology.
https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Batalla-de-los-Libros/Voluntarios