{"id":33140,"date":"2025-06-10T13:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationimagination.org\/?p=33140"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T18:44:20","slug":"calling-creative-thinkers-join-our-2025-dissector-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationimagination.org\/blog\/calling-creative-thinkers-join-our-2025-dissector-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling Creative Thinkers: Join Our 2025 Dissector Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you passionate about creativity, education, and making a real impact on students around the world? Destination Imagination (DI) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become <strong>Team Challenge Dissectors, <\/strong>and we want <em>you<\/em> on our team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s a Dissector?<\/strong><br>Challenge Dissectors are part of a global group of volunteers who help us fine-tune the next season\u2019s Team Challenges. As a Dissector, you\u2019ll review early drafts of one Team Challenge and provide thoughtful feedback to ensure it\u2019s clear, inclusive, innovative, and inspiring for students from all walks of life. No previous experience in this role is required\u2014we welcome fresh perspectives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Volunteer as a Dissector?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Be a Changemaker:<\/strong> Your insights will help shape the Challenges that spark imagination, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving in tens of thousands of students across the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Bring Your Voice to the Table:<\/strong> Our Dissector teams are made up of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and careers\u2014because great ideas come from everywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Support 21st-Century Learning:<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re an educator, engineer, artist, or simply someone who values creativity and collaboration, your experience can directly influence student success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Should Apply?<\/strong><br>We\u2019re looking for people who bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience in fields like education, STEM, the arts, accessibility, or youth development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of one or more DI Team Challenge types (Technical, Scientific, Fine Arts, Improvisational, Engineering, Service Learning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A desire to help create something meaningful\u2014no prior experience as a Dissector necessary!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the Time Commitment?<\/strong><br>Dissectors will be asked to review and submit feedback on two drafts of a Team Challenge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Round 1:<\/strong> Feedback due August 18 (draft sent August 4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 2:<\/strong> Feedback due September 15 (draft sent September 1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All reviews are submitted online and can be completed on your schedule within each review window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be <strong>21 or older<\/strong> by <strong>August 1, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be able to participate fully in both rounds of review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must complete and submit all feedback online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannot be a Team Manager for the Challenge(s) they have helped to develop.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to Dive In?<\/strong><br>The deadline to apply is <strong>July 16, 2025<\/strong>. Selected volunteers will be notified by <strong>July 21<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf0rJuofBV2vg8swLa7h6zUzOsFgL1OEgWGjIcpn-O9_M7RXA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply now<\/a><\/u><\/strong> and help us create Challenges that inspire the next generation of innovators, leaders, and creative thinkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you passionate about creativity, education, and making a real impact on students around the world? Destination Imagination (DI) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become Team Challenge Dissectors, and we want you on our team! 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