Volunteer opportunity list
| EWB-University of Washington is looking for mentors, for this summer’s implementation trip to Bolivia. The project consists of refurbishing a gravity feed potable water system for a community of 30 people in the Acasio, Bolivia. The distribution system will be redone as well as seep improvements. Mentor Requirements: • Minimum two years experience in engineering, specifically hydrology. • Comfortable with field engineering • Willing to travel for 2 weeks in either late July or early August Contact: Lady De La Via EWB-Water Project Lead 2010 ldelavia@gmail.com | |
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| Wed, 04/28/2010 - 8:57am |
| This opportunity will involve organizing a team and working with with project partners to design and oversee construction of a college campus in the Teso Region of Uganda. Our project partner is a well-established Seattle-based NGO, Pilgrim Africa, that has been working in the community for several years. We will be coordinating with Columbia University EWB who has already been working with Pilgrim on previous projects in the community. This position will require a highly motivated, dedicated individual. Please contact Nathan Galer if you are interested: nathangaler@hotmail.com. | |
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| Mon, 05/24/2010 - 5:50pm |
| The fundraising committee is looking for people to research grant opportunities, contact organizations, and write grant applications. You don't need to have prior grant-writing experience or be an expert on EWB or the chapter's projects; all training and resources will be provided. This is an on-going position and requires a commitment of 0-10 hours per month. Interested? Please email fundraising@ewb-pugesound.org for more information. | |
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| Thu, 06/03/2010 - 6:49pm |
| Present EWB to your company, professional organization, church, club or other group! the fundraising committee is looking for volunteers to help spread the word about our chapter and our mission. If you've got strong presentation skills (or would like to develop your presentation skills), this is a great opportunity to get involved. Training and presentation skills will be provided. This is an on-going position and requires a commitment of 0-10 hours per month. Interested? Please email fundraising@ewb-pugesound.org for more information. | |
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| Thu, 06/03/2010 - 6:56pm |
| Fundraising | The Puget Sound Professionals need volunteers to help organize and plan fundraising events to support our projects. |
| Fundraisers | |
| Needed: 5 | |
| 2hrs/week avg. | |
| Ongoing | |
| Jerry Walton (jerroldrwalton@msn.com) |
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| Fri, 01/23/2009 - 12:32am |
| Fundraising | Want to volunteer but can't find the perfect project or don't know where to start? Come help the fundraising committee plan our annual fundraiser! Help is needed to collect auction items, create & set up decorations, plan the program, liaison with wineries, and more. This position will last until the event in November and requires a commitment of 0-10 hours per month. Interested? Please email fundraising@ewb-pugesound.org for more information. |
| Fall Fundraiser Team Members | |
| Needed: Several | |
| Up to 10 hours per month | |
| Nov 20, 2010 | |
| Barclaly Fitzpatrick (fundraising@ewb-pugetsound.org) |
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| Thu, 06/03/2010 - 6:58pm |
| Gambia Grain-Mill (UW) | Volunteer Opportunity - Gambia Grain Mill Project. The Gambia Grain Mill project group is having its first meeting this Wednesday (Feb 4). If you are interested in working on this project, please attend the first meeting and many questions you might have can be answered. Where: More Hall Faculty Library (2nd Floor). When: Wednesday, February 4th, 5:00p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1. Listen to Stan Stumbo talk about the goals of the project, 2. Take a look at the grain mills, 3. Form into teams, 4. Set a rough timeline up. This meeting may very well take up to two hours, so please bring your thinking caps and patience. If you have any questions or cannot find the room, please contact Donee Alexander at dalexan1@u.washington.edu, cell 206-920-2831. |
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| Needed: several | |
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| Donee Alexander (dalexan1@u.washington.edu) |
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| Mon, 02/02/2009 - 11:50pm |
| Projects | Work with other members of the Projects committee to set up a hands-on workshop series for EWB-PSPP and student chapter members to develop skills in water testing, pouring concrete, solar panel installation, etc. |
| Projects Committee Member - hands-on workshop series organizer | |
| Needed: 2 | |
| 1-2 hrs/wk | |
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| Will Herkes (projects@ewb-pugetsound.org) |
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| Fri, 01/23/2009 - 12:32am |
| Projects | PSPP needs volunteers to help organize local projects that will include both construction labor (housing/trail maintenance) and design. Several upcoming opportunities to partner with student chapters. |
| Projects Committee Member - Local project organizer | |
| Needed: 2-4 | |
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| Will Herkes (projects@ewb-pugetsound.org) |
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| Fri, 01/23/2009 - 12:32am |
| Secretary | Plan monthly chapter meetings and arrange for speakers and workshops at these meetings. |
| Chapter Meeting Organizers/ Planners | |
| Needed: 2 | |
| 2hrs/week | |
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| Paul Moore (pmoore@wamail.net) |
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| Fri, 01/23/2009 - 12:32am |
| Student Chapter Liaison | Provide advice and guidance to EWB student chapter members as they work on their own EWB projects. |
| Student Chapter Project Mentors | |
| Needed: Several | |
| 1-3 hrs/week | |
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| Brian Tracy (btracy@landauinc.com) |
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| Nichole Pellett (nichole.pellett@hdrinc.com) |
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| Fri, 01/23/2009 - 12:32am |
| Website | Provide technical support for the chapter website, e.g., backups on the webhost, website maintenance, user support, assist with adding new features, etc. Great opportunity to learn about building websites with the Drupal content management system. |
| Assistance with website tasks | |
| Needed: 1 | |
| Approx. 2-4 hours / week | |
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| Dan Goering (president_elect@ewb-pugetsound.org) |
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| Robert Stumberger (robst58@yahoo.com) |
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| Fri, 03/20/2009 - 4:12pm |