VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County’s popular academic competitions are seeking volunteers to help present these events for local students. The Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, and Batalla de los Libros will be taking place between January and May of 2025. Nearly 300 volunteer judges and moderators are needed to support more than 1,200 students who participate.
Please see below for additional information and links to online registration forms where you can sign up to volunteer.
| Academic Decathlon – Speech & Interview Judges, Quiz Proctors | |
| Location: | Pacifica High School |
| Dates: | Saturday, January 25, 2025 |
| Time: | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Arrive on campus at 7:00 AM. Rounds begin at 8:00 AM. |
| Requirements: | No special requirements |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/AcademicDecathlon/Volunteers |
| Science Fair – Judges | |
| Location: | Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo |
| Date: | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
| Time: | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Arrive at location at 7:30 AM. Judging begins at 9:00 AM. |
| Requirements: | A professional or academic background in science is preferred. This may be supplemented by experience working with youth. |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Science-Fair/Volunteers |
| Battle of the Books – Moderators | |
| Location: | Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo |
| Date: | Tuesday, April 29, 2025; Wednesday, April 30, 2025; & Tuesday, May 13, 2025 |
| Time: | 12:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Arrive at location at 12:15 PM. Rounds begin at 1:00 PM. |
| Requirements: | No specific experience or background is required. However, it is best if volunteers feel comfortable using technology. |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Battle-of-the-Books/Volunteers |
| Batalla de los Libros – Moderators | |
| Location: | Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo |
| Date: | Thursday, May 22, 2024 |
| Time: | 12:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Arrive at location at 12:15 PM. Rounds begin at 1:00 PM. |
| Requirements: | Moderators should be able to read and write in Spanish and feel comfortable using technology. |
| Register at: | https://www.vcoe.org/Competitions/Batalla-de-los-Libros/Voluntarios |
About the Ventura County Office of Education
The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org