Fall is just around the corner and with it the Director's Office annual request for your help supporting two important activities.

Jefferson Lab's outreach activities are an important part of the Lab's mission, but those activities take volunteers who will give of their time. Two such initiatives are the Virginia State Fair and BEAMS.

The State Fair, held in Richmond, runs from Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 this year. More than 1.4 million people will visit the State Fair and more than 300,000 will stop by the booth, which includes answering questions and assisting with children's activities. A person with current oxygen deficiency hazard training is needed on each shift for cryogenics shows. A training meeting will be available for all former and new volunteers.

For each eight hour shift, volunteers receive an admission ticket that may be used for a free trip back to the fair. The Lab also pays mileage for the trip and food expenses. Call Sarah Ingels at ext. 7444, or email ingels@jlab.org to sign up.

The Education Department is gearing up for its ninth year of BEAMS, or Becoming Enthusiastic About Math and Science. The week-long program for middle school students opens their eyes to the varied careers and personalities found in a national lab setting. Students take part in 12-14 hands-on activities. The Education staff needs volunteers to help with these activities. Check out the activities during the upcoming BEAMS Volunteer Fair to see if this is something you'd like to do. The Volunteer Fair will be held in the CEBAF Center lobby during the week of Sept. 21. "The volunteer fair gives us a chance to recruit new volunteers and refresh current volunteers," said Janet Tyler, Science Education Manager.

Call Science Education Technician Lisa Surles-Law at ext. 5002 for more information.

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