Get Involved in Orca Bowl

Information for Volunteers

Orca Bowl would not be possible without the generous support and dedication of volunteers. Each year, over 80 people come together to run an exiting and dynamic competition that helps to engage and inspire high school students in the ocean sciences. Volunteers are essential – whether participating as a member of an Official’s Team, helping with event preparation throughout the year or providing general support during competition day.

Volunteer Roles

Competition Officials — Help to judge/facilitate the team competition rooms, serving as moderators, timekeepers, rules judges, scorekeepers, science judges and room runners. Competition officials are required to attend at least two trainings prior to the event, and be available for the entirety of the competition day. More information on responsibilities of these positions is available online.

General Support Volunteers — Help with event preparation leading up to the competition and with specific tasks (registration, set-up/clean-up, message-running, etc.) on the day of the event.

Enrichment Presenters — Help with lab tour, hands-on experiences and other enrichment activities throughout the competition day.

Team Mentors (for scientists only) — Help share your expertise with Orca Bowl teams prior to the competition. Contact us at orcabowl@uw.edu and we will try to connect you with a team who would benefit from your mentorship.

Question Writers — Help create scientific questions for the competition. Please review the question writing guidelines, and contact us for more information.

Important Details for Competition Volunteers

Mark your calendars! Orca Bowl takes place Feb. 23, 2013

All volunteer officials are required to attend at least two trainings prior to the competition. The 2013 training schedule will be determined by mid-October. Please check back soon for details.

Become an Orca Bowl Sponsor

By becoming an Orca Bowl Sponsor, you are encouraging and supporting the next generation of marine scientists, policy makers, teachers, explorers, researchers, technicians and informed citizens to consider and appreciate the ocean on a regional and global scale.

How you can help:

Sponsorship Levels

Super-Pod ($5000 and above)

J-Pod ($1000-$5000)

K-Pod ($100-$1000)

L-Pod (up to $100)

If you are interested in supporting Orca Bowl, please contact Maile Sullivan at 206.543.2822 or orcabowl@uw.edu
The UW Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Your donation to Orca Bowl is tax-deductible.

Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors!

2012 National Sponsors

2013 Regional Orca Bowl Sponsors

Super-Pod ($5,000 and above)

J-Pod ($1,000 - $4,999)

K-Pod ($100 - $999)

L-Pod (up to $100)