Why Volunteer with Mouse?
For over 25 years, Mouse has opened doors for historically excluded students through computer science, AI education, career mentorship, and real-world tech experiences. Today, our flagship program, AI League, reaches students across NYC public schools, preparing them to design AI-powered tools, build apps, and solve real problems in their communities.
As a volunteer, your story, expertise, and encouragement make an immediate and lifelong impact. You help students see themselves in tech, grow their confidence, and imagine new possibilities for their future careers.
Just one hour can change a student’s trajectory.
Opportunities are available citywide and online, so you can participate from anywhere.
Ways to Volunteer
Classroom Mentor (Virtual, 3 hours total)
Jan–Mar 2026
Step into a middle or high school classroom (via Zoom) and guide students as they bring their ideas to life. You’ll build authentic relationships, share your professional journey, and help students design digital products that address mental health, climate change, immigration, accessibility, and more.
Mentors join classrooms for two sessions, offering feedback, encouragement, and industry insight that expands students’ social capital and sense of belonging in tech.
In-Class Presentation Judge (In-Person, ~1 hour)
Mar–Apr 2026
Visit a school in person to judge student presentations during their in-school competition round. You’ll help teams refine their ideas and prepare to advance to Emoti-Con, NYC’s citywide youth tech celebration.
Workplace Visit Host (In-Person, 2 hours)
Spring 2026
Open your company’s doors to a group of AI League students. By hosting a workplace visit, you help students build social capital, imagine themselves in professional environments, and gain early exposure that supports future internships and job opportunities.
Virtual Design Expo Mentor (Virtual + Asynchronous, 1-2 hours)
May 2026
Provide written or recorded feedback on student submissions during our virtual expo. More details coming soon.
Take the First Step.
Who Can Volunteer?
Professionals at any stage of their career, from any field where technology plays a role.
We especially welcome volunteers with experience in:
- Software engineering
- UI/UX and design
- Data science & AI
- Product management
- Advertising and marketing
- Finance, media, and law
- IT, supply chain, operations
Whether you’re in the NYC area or across the country, your experience matters, and students are eager to learn from you. Mouse volunteers represent the diversity of NYC itself, including professionals from Amazon, Google, Accenture, Microsoft, Verizon, RBC, CVS Health, and dozens more employers.
Representation matters. Your presence in the classroom helps students see what’s possible.
What are Students Learning?
Volunteers support students enrolled in AI League, where they learn:
AI fundamentals
App design and prototyping
- Ethical problem-solving
- Design thinking
- Community-centered innovation
Students identify a real problem affecting their community, design a digital product to solve it, test their idea, and present it to industry volunteers like you.
Their journey culminates at Emoti-Con, NYC’s annual youth tech expo.
Your Commitment: High Impact, Low Lift
We make it easy for you to make a meaningful difference for the students you support.
- Opportunities range from 1–3 hours total
- Virtual and in-person options available
- All training and materials included
- Flexible scheduling aligned with school needs
Ready to Get Started?
Questions or want to explore corporate group volunteering?
Email volunteer@mouse.org
