Our Students Need YOU!
“The number one resource that any community partner or industry can give to school is not equipment or money; it's your time and expertise because they will impact a student for a lifetime.” - Mikle McBride, Long Beach Unified School District.
Just a few hours of your time can change the trajectory of our students’ career journeys! We have various volunteer opportunities available that would suit your time and talent. For more information, please contact Devyn Depree, Program Coordinator, at devyn@expfuture.org.
Multiple Days in May: Carson High School - Senior Defense
Contact: Sandra Rascon - sandra@expfuture.org.
What is senior defense? A rite of passage for all seniors, earning their right to walk the graduation stage. Seniors will make a presentation about their goals, what they’ve learned, and how they’ve grown from 9th to 12th grade.
What is your role? As a part of a panel of “guest observers,” you will provide feedback on their presentation skills and whether they meet all the requirements. (More details attached.)
Time commitment: 2 hours.
M.E.Di.A. Magnet Senior Defense
May 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 2026 @ 10:10 AM – 12:15 PM
Please use this Google Doc to sign up - type your name into the spot you’d like to sign up for.
Global Business, Law, and Government Senior Defense
May 6, 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Wednesday, May 15 - Sato Academy of Math & Science - 9th Grade Project Demonstration Day
Contact: Tandy Nguyen - tandy@expfuture.org
What is Demonstration Day? Students have spent the year designing assistive devices for LBUSD peers as part of the Make:Able challenge, supported by industry feedback sessions and a visit to Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center. This is their opportunity to showcase what they've built and the design process behind it as well as the collaboration and connection involved with the student who they are designing their product for. Your perspective would be incredibly meaningful to them.
Who we are looking for: Professionals with design, engineering, occupational therapy, or disability assistance backgrounds.
What is your role? Panel judges to engage with student teams, provide feedback, and score poster presentations using a simple rubric.
Time commitment: 1 hour block throughout the day
BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER-IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
Make a direct impact in the lives of EXP students! We're looking for speakers from all industries to share their career journey with high school students either in-person or via Zoom. Sign up here.
Be an Inspiration
Work directly with our students at mock interviews or help mentor students’ projects.
Show Case
Your Industry
Exhibit at our career discovery events and share your career journey as a guest speaker
Open Your Door
Open your workplace for job shadowing or site visit.
“My favorite part of the EXP Industry Coaching Program was working with the kids and teaching them new concepts, as well as getting them to think about new ideas and how to tap into their amazing potential.”
-Bob Smith, Watson Land Company, Volunteer Mentor for EXP’s Industry Coaching Program