Become a Volunteer Facilitator for From Classrooms to Careers: How AI is Shaping Our Pat

Are you interested in working alongside Close Up instructional staff to facilitate conversations around AI with a diverse group of high school students? We’re looking for volunteers to serve as trained facilitators during From Classrooms to Careers: How AI is Shaping Our Paths, a NextGen Roundtable deliberation hosted by Close Up, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab. You’ll work with small groups of students during two deliberations: one on AI & Education and the other on AI & the Workforce.  

This program will take place in Houston from December 3-6, 2025. As a volunteer, you’ll receive a $250 stipend for participating. 

 We’re looking for volunteers who:  

• Are available for half a day of training on Wednesday, December 3, from 1-4pm CST. 
• Are available Friday, December 5, from 8:30am-12:00pm CST for the deliberations. 
• Can provide their own transportation to and from the program location near downtown Houston. 
• Are at least 21 years old. 
• Are comfortable facilitating small-group discussions. 
• Can remain neutral and withhold their own opinions while creating a good atmosphere for discussion. 
• Have excellent skills in speaking, reading, and writing the English language. 
• Complete and pass a background check. 

You do not need to have prior knowledge of the discussion topics; we’ll provide materials and training. If you’re interested, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!