Volunteer with SSF

Shooting Stars Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization, powered by the passion and expertise of 100+ dedicated individuals. Our volunteers come from across the United States, including Michigan, New York, and California, as well as from India, the UK, and other global locations.

From student outreach and screening to event planning, program execution, and mentorship, our work is made possible by diverse skill sets and committed individuals. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and be part of a purpose-driven community, we invite you to reach out and explore how you can contribute to our mission.

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Empowering Latino high schoolers to pursue STEM majors, I witnessed exceptional talent and potential. The two-week summer program at Latino Prep underscored the importance of access and equity in unlocking every child's gifts. I was proud to be part of this initiative, opening new perspectives and opportunities for the future

- Priya Arun, Product Manager at RobertHalf

My experience working with the Shooting Stars Foundation to host the TechBridge program was extremely rewarding. As a program manager, I was given the opportunity to work directly with students, introducing them to the STEM field and preparing them to succeed in higher education. Watching students grasp new concepts and quickly applying them to solve real-world challenges was fulfilling beyond words. It was inspiring to see their confidence grow as they overcame obstacles and developed critical skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional futures."

Yara Hassan, Data Science and Economics @ UC Berkeley

I truly enjoy volunteering as a mentor for the Shooting Stars Foundation, a wonderful organization dedicated to empowering young people. Last summer, I had the opportunity to participate in one of their STEM Program, where I guided students in creating marketing plans for their business and app ideas. It was incredibly fulfilling to share my passion for marketing with such ambitious and curious learners, helping them bring their visions to life. Seeing their creativity and enthusiasm made the experience truly rewarding, and I look forward to mentoring again in the future.

Andira Fara, Senior Director, Marketing & Demand Generation, ARC Facilities

Serving as a youth officer for Shooting Stars Foundation is such an amazing and fun opportunity. I’ve got the chance to make a real change in the community while leading hackathons and was able to meet so many great people, while communicating with others with similar interests. This journey has been so great and I hope to help with many more events with Shooting Stars Foundation.

Likhita

Working on the SSFxEAH Game Design camp was an extremely rewarding experience for me. Seeing each and every student gain experience in Scratch, and seeing their faces light up when they made their final projects really made me appreciate the work SSF was putting in to helping underprivileged communities around the United States! I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with students every whose passion and dedication to STEM was extremely visible. I am so glad I was able to be a part of helping these students!

Vishal

I am extremely honored to receive the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award with Shooting Stars Foundation. Grateful for the opportunity to lead the youth team along with organizing a variety of STEM camps nationwide. Thank you to the entire SSF officer group, staff, and alumni for your support. I am looking forward to continuing my community service journey in the future!

- Vishal Swamy, Gold award recipient

I am truly humbled and grateful to receive the Gold Presidential Service Award. This recognition inspires me to continue serving with dedication, and I am honored to contribute to my community in a way that makes a meaningful difference.

- Kannan Ramakrishnan, Gold award recipient

I am honored to have earned the Gold PVSA with Shooting Stars Foundation. I’ve learned so much about what it means to be a positive leader in the community and making an impact. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!

- Ritika Appanagari, Gold award recipient

I’m honored to have received the Gold PVSA with the Shooting Stars Foundation. Throughout this journey, I’ve learned the power of service, the value of working within a team, and the impact of supporting underrepresented youth. I’m so thankful for the people I’ve worked with and everything I’ve learned along the way

- Aksanna Sakthi, Gold award recipient

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award celebrates exceptional commitment to community service. Our youth officers earn this honor through their dedication, logging hours that meet Bronze (100–249), Silver (250–499), or Gold (500+) levels. Their impact inspires us all, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements. Thank you to our volunteer parents and officers for supporting SSF's mission to break the cycle of poverty through STEM education!

- Dr. Elisa Muresan, Officer Manager

Being the founder of the Shooting Stars Entrepreneurship Division has allowed me to share my passion for entrepreneurship with teens around the country, while also empowering other passionate high school students to be leaders in their own communities, in addition to impacting globally.

Vaarun Ramanathan , UC Berkeley Freshman, SSF 2020 President

I currently work as an IoT Engineer at Cognizant. In my free time, I volunteer my time to the Shooting Stars Foundation by teaching and mentoring with the Flutter SDK. I love volunteering because it’s a great way to give back to the next generation of scientists and engineers. In addition, it provides me a great opportunity to solidify the concepts, that I teach, for myself. I love volunteering with SSF and look forward to many more bootcamps and mentoring sessions.

Sam Obe , IoT Engineer, Cognizant SSF Volunteer since 2019

My volunteer work with SSF is concentrated on fundraising and liaising with donors. I also check in with students and help mentor them as they progress in their studies. The most unique part of volunteering with SSF is the visibility of the direct impact that is being made. It is an incredible experience to have sponsored, or helped others sponsor scholars and see them graduate. The magnitude of impact is generational and so unique to Shooting Stars.

Prasanthi Tallapaneni , Oracle, Volunteer from 201

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