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SUPPORT ORLANDO MATH CIRCLE

OMC has a wide variety of volunteering opportunities. Whether you are a student, parent or a professional, you will be able to find something that will be a good fit for you based on your interest, passion and time commitment. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using this form. You can always email or call us if you have any questions.

OMC will train its volunteers for teaching math and other activities:

  •  Teach mathematics through one time pop up events or on a regular basis.
  •  Help create entertaining videos that explain most searched math topics online.
  •  Art projects: design and make jewelry that teach math.
  •  Design and illustrate booklets with math puzzles and problems.
  •  Write press releases, video script, blog posts, marketing and Social media post.
  •  Website design and maintenance.
  •  Photography and video production.
  •  Event planning and execution.
  •  Library organization and management: curating books, managing the patrons, book reviews, curating interesting math content for Libib, Pinterest and Flipboard.
  •  Data entry
Richard Feynman’s advice for how to learn something new—prepare to teach it to somebody else.

Orlando Math Circle Code of Conduct For Interaction with Minors

Orlando Math Circle is committed to the safety and protection of minors. Under Florida law, a minor refers to an individual who is under the age of 18. This Code of Conduct applies to all faculty volunteers, staff, volunteers and students representing Orlando Math Circle who interact with minors.

If you have questions about this Code of Conduct, please contact: Margarita Azbel of Orlando Math Circle at m.azbel@orlandomathcircle.org

Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding

I will:

I promise to follow the rules and guidelines in this Code of Conduct while interacting with minors who participate in Orlando Math Circle Programs or any programs that are put on by other organizations in collaboration or partnership with Orlando Math Circle.

I understand that as a person who interacts with minors under the auspices of Orlando Math Circle, I may be required to undergo a criminal history background check. The results must be acceptable to Orlando Math Circle for the purposes of interacting with minors.

I understand that if I am currently enrolled as a student at any college or university and will be interacting with minors, I may be asked to consent to a review of my disciplinary history at college or university of attendance, as well. The results of the review of student disciplinary records must be acceptable to Orlando Math Circle for purposes of working with minors.

If I am required to be alone with a minor in a qualifying Youth Program/Camp or event, I will undergo a background check prior to doing so, or will ask another adult who has already undergone a recent background check and is an Authorized Adult to join me.

I will utilize buddy systems and pursue safety in numbers, e.g. a child who needs to leave the group activity will be accompanied by another child of the same sex.

I will maintain appropriate physical boundaries at all times. I will touch children only in ways that are appropriate, public, and non-sexual.

I will treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy and dignity.

I will use positive reinforcement rather than criticism or comparison when working with minors.

I will not:

I will not engage in private communications with minors via written communication, text messaging, email, or social media or any other means except when related to activities involving Orlando Math Circle business.

I will not touch or speak to a minor (or minors) in a sexual or other inappropriate manner.

I will not inflict any physical or emotional abuse such as striking, humiliating, ridiculing, or degrading minors.

I will not use, possess, or be under the influence of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs at any time while working with minors.

I will not provide transportation to a minor (or minors) unless doing so is an acknowledged component of a program and within the scope of my responsibilities within that program.

I will not accept or give gifts to minors without the knowledge of their parents or guardians.

I will not use profanity in the presence of children and/or youth at any time.

Obligation to Report Possible Abuse or Neglect of a Minor:

I understand every person, including me, has an obligation to report suspected child abuse under Florida law.

Florida law requires that ANY person in Florida who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver or other person responsible for the child’s welfare MUST immediately report that knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline of the Department of Children and Families. The penalty for failing to report is a felony of the third degree. There are also financial penalties for failing to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect.

If you know or suspect that a child under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected, or is at risk of being abused or neglected, you are required to report that to the Florida Abuse Hotline.

Remember, it is not your job to know whether abuse has occurred or not, IT IS YOUR JOB report your concerns!!

How to Make A Report:

Telephone: 1-(800) 96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). This toll free number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with counselors waiting to help you.
TDD: 1-(800) 453-5145
Fax: 1-(800) 914-0004
Online: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/.
For immediate emergencies call 911.

I will comply with the mandatory reporting regulations of the State of Florida. I understand that failure to report suspected child abuse to Florida authorities is against the law.

My signature confirms that I have read this Code of Conduct and that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action.

MC-MAP Webinar Series.

Topic: Training Math Circle Facilitators to Lead A Math Circle Session
Presented by Dr. Brandy Wiegers, previous Associate Director of National Association of Math Circles.
Recording made 8/24/16

Math Circles combine mathematics, problem solving, and community to create engaging out-of-school experiences for our participants. To support successful Math Circle sessions we encourage you to do some form of training for the individuals who will be doing your Math Circle sessions, we call these mathematicians Math Circle Facilitators.

To help you prepare for these concerns we provide a planning checklist of information to share with your Math Circle Facilitators. This list combined with a basic outline of the Circle Training are provided in the webinar.

This is a product of the NAMC Math Circle Mentorship and Partnership (MC-MAP) webinar series.

MC-MAP is a program of the National Association of Math Circles, and is funded by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, the National Security Agency, the National Science Foundation, and the Clowes Foundation.

Summer High School Internship - 2022

Aug 1-5 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

What problems is OMC mathematical outreach solving? Are solutions like math circles, contests and festivals bringing the desired results? How can we iterate the processes and solutions for more impact? Use design thinking approach to answer these questions to improve on existing solutions and create new math outreach projects that you can focus on during the year.

Limited Spots, Register now to reserve yours!

*Time is subjected to change.

Summer HS Internship Program 2019

June 17-20 | June 24-27 | July 22-25 | July 29-Aug 1 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

OMC internship for high school students. Plan a week of activities for younger students. Practice lesson plans. Help OMC plan programs for 2019-2020 school year. Students who do one week of a volunteer internship, will qualify to apply for a paid internship the following week or at the end of the summer.

June 17-20 |  10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Will be updated Soom

June 24-27 |  10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Will be updated Soom

July 22-25 |  10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Will be updated soon

July 29-Aug 1 |  10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Will be updated soon

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