Volunteer Needs

EWB - PSU student chapter is looking for a professional mentor with field/evaluation experience in coastal hydrologic systems and well evaluation/design experience. 

Appropriate candidate must be capable of working with students, community stakeholders and in country professionals in facilitating design implementations that balance culture, environment and economics . Spanish a plus but not necessary.  The EWB-PSU student chapter has been working in Nicaragua for 4 years and in the communities of Jinotepe municipality for 3 years.  We have developed connections with Nicaraguan professionals, students and Jinotepe municipal officials. If you have background in hydrology and well development and wish to work with students internationally contact Seth Moody, EWB - PSU chapter president;  seths.moody (at) gmail (dot) com

Local organization seeks mechanical, electrical, environmental and civil engineers to assist with coffee processing facility

We are pleased to pass along an opportunity to put your skills into action outside of EWB.  EcoCafe Haiti, based in Eugene, is looking for engineering support to help build a coffee processing facility in Ranquitte, Haiti. See www.ecocafehaiti.org  The facility is part of a three-pronged project focusing on environmental, economic, and social issues in the community.  We hope you'll take a look at these and bring what you learn back to EWB Portland when you're done!

Help improve math, science and engineering education in local schools

EWB Portland is putting out a call for volunteers interested in working with local high school programs that promote extra-curricular education in math, science and engineering.  One such program is Oregon Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA).  Oregon MESA is a pre-college academic program that engages 6th-12th grade students in hands-on, inquiry-based math, engineering, science and technology projects during weekly chapter meetings at school sites. The MESA Partnership Model connects students, teachers, schools and families with universities, community colleges, industry and government. In 2006, 92% of MESA graduating seniors pursued a college education.