Trying to volunteer (BA physics)

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The discussion revolves around finding volunteer opportunities related to physics for a soon-to-be graduate entering a different field. Participants explore options for staying connected to physics through volunteering, both online and offline, particularly in New York City.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks known opportunities for volunteering in physics and resources for finding such opportunities, expressing a preference for offline options.
  • Another participant humorously suggests tutoring as a form of volunteering.
  • Some participants propose the idea of informal gatherings or classes as a way to engage with physics and build relationships, suggesting options like evening classes or meetups.
  • There is a suggestion to create a tangible group for physics discussions among forum members.

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Participants express various ideas about how to stay connected to physics, but there is no consensus on specific volunteering opportunities or methods to find them. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple suggestions and no definitive answers.

Contextual Notes

Participants' suggestions vary in terms of feasibility and relevance, and there is uncertainty regarding the availability of specific opportunities in NYC.

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Hi guys,

I am a physics BA about to graduate, entering a job in a different field (finance). Physics/science will always stay close to my heart and I would like to find a way to stay in touch perhaps by doing some related volunteering while working.

I have searched google, found http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ but not much else.

I will be located in NYC. Conservatively, I could dedicate about 2 hours/week.
Online or offline.

Offline/local is better, but how would I go about searching for anything?

I guess my question is two fold - 1) any known opportunities? 2) any known resources/how to go about finding opportunities?

(Hope I posted in the right forum)

Thanks in advance
 
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Wanna volunteer to be my tutor for physics? :)
 
Why not hang out here two hours a week?
 
It seems that in most other cases (e.g. offline) you would build some at least weak form of a relationship and progress.

All great suggestions of course, my hope is for something more tangible, but please throw in whatever ideas everyone has.
 
Are you saying we don't have any relationship? Boo hoo :(

Why not take an evening class? Must be lots of options in NYC. You might find some general classes like "quantum physics for poets", or similar, where you could learn something new, and bring your expertise to the table and teach something as well...

Why not set up a tangible group of physics forum guys that can meetup once a week and jaw about physics?
 
mal4mac said:
Are you saying we don't have any relationship? Boo hoo :(

Why not take an evening class? Must be lots of options in NYC. You might find some general classes like "quantum physics for poets", or similar, where you could learn something new, and bring your expertise to the table and teach something as well...

Why not set up a tangible group of physics forum guys that can meetup once a week and jaw about physics?

haha I like it, thanks.
 

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