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Anyone can get involved. You do not need to be an engineer. In fact, we openly encourage the support and involvement of non-gineers. The EWB Victoria Region Team provides a framework for members to work in our local areas as well as a great way to meet people with similar values. There are many opportunities to volunteer locally by: spreading the message attending an induction session volunteering your time, skills and experience learning about development suggesting new ideas and opportunities attending our events
Below are some of the ways you can directly volunteer with our events and initiatives with EWB in Victoria.
1. Get inducted
Throughout 2012, EWB Victoria will be facilitating Induction Nights for new members (and those who want to brush up on what we do and what we are capable of). This is a cool initiative for those who want to learn about EWB and start volunteering with us. Who can attend: Any bona fide EWB member When: Four times per year, check the dates here: http://www.ewb.org.au/explore/chapters/vic/calendar Contact: Maree Zannis (Engagement Champion) Email: maree.zannis@gmail.com
2. Local Projects
Local Projects are coordinated through the relationships with our Community Partner organisations. Community partners are organisations that EWB works with to assist them gain access to knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies needed to achieve their respective aims. We require assistance with the following Victoria Region Local Projects:
Who can volunteer: Engineering professionals (all disciplines), students (all disciplines), professionals of any background interested in any of the above themes. When: Ongoing
Contact: Lesley Smith (Knowledge Champion) **We will forward your details and interest to the relevant Knowledge Hub manager Email: lesley.ewb@gmail.com
4.1 Fundraising
The EWB Victoria Region Team coordinates and facilitates a broad range of exciting and engaging fundraising activities. We have opportunities for motivated individuals to assist in our fundraising programs. Who can volunteer: Anyone and everyone with a passion for EWB When: Ongoing Contact: Perry Jackson and Alicja Modzelewski (Fundraising Champions) Email: perry.f.jackson@gmail.com and a.modzelewski.ewb@gmail.com
Who can volunteer: Open to any professional or student interested in listening, Indigenous Australia reconciliation, land management, water issues and stakeholder engagement. When: Ongoing Contact: Dan AVard (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Engagement Champion) Email: davard.ewb@gmail.com
6. Become a Member
If you are not already a member, do it! You need to be one so you can volunteer with EWB. Membership is also the best way get involved in our work across the Victoria Region. It is important to note that EWB membership is not only for engineers. In fact, many of the EWB staff at our National Office are non-gineers. The benefits of becoming a Member are: Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting. Member website login access to Knowledge Hubs and associated programs. Management and mentor opportunities for EWBs Local Projects. Access to our Volunteer Opportunities database. National and international project placement opportunities. Opportunity for Victoria Region Chapter and national leadership positions. Access to EWB events, seminars and conferences. Monthly EWB National Office e-newsletter. Being a part of an awesome organisation.
Membership Categories (Annual) To sign up as an EWB Member, please go to: http://www.ewb.org.au/getinvolved/becomemember/ Student / unwaged Member Professional member $20 $100
More information
For more information regarding these initiatives and opportunities across the Victoria Region, please see our website at http://www.ewb.org.au/explore/chapters/vic. On the website is a list of our Upcoming Events, Recent Announcements, Discussions and a list of all of our latest Volunteer Opportunities. For specific inquiries, please email us at vic.chapter@ewb.org.au.