Engineers Without Borders is trying to change the mentality of Engineers Rule the World (ERTW) to Engineers Serve the World (ESTW). This campaign is to self-identify engineers as "global engineers". Rather than having a superior attitude that engineers "rule" the world, we want to apply our strengths to "serve" the world and provide solutions to impoverished communities.

See:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb1MrCHlArE

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday are EWB Days! There are a few different activities happening surrounding the issues of fair trade, social responsibility and foreign aid policy.

Friday

A Day in the Life...
8 - 4pm UWaterloo Campus
EWBers will be trying to live like someone in an African country, in Canada! So if you see somebody walking around with an "ASK ME" sign, don't be afraid to approach them!

Splash Off Poverty
11:45 - 12pm SLC Courtyard outside SLC
Join us to wash poverty off of the bellies of EWBers dressed only in swim suits! Make pledges to take actions that further international development and promote our Be Orange campaign (take civic action, make ethical consumer choices and have a personal impact).

Discussion Panel
2 - 4pm SLC Great Hall
Discussing panel on foreign aid.

BE(er) ORANGE
9 pm - Close Molly Bloom?s Irish Pub
9 pm - Close Chainsaw
Enjoy an orange beer at local bars, Molly Bloom's and Chainsaw, to promote our Be Orange campaign which encourages civic action, making ethical consumer choices and personal impact.

Saturday

Fair Trade Grocery Store Outreach
2 - 4pm Eating Well Organically
Come out, gain knowledge on fair trade, share it with shoppers and learn how you can make an impact on a global scale right in your own community!

One of the best ways to get involved with EWB is to volunteer as a director. Whether you're looking to learn more about international development, be part of a team, buff up your resume, create social change or just have fun, volunteering as an EWB director is a great experience.

Most directorship roles are extremely flexible and require a commitment of less than five hours a week. Because EWB is a student-based volunteer organization, there is always room for innovation. Directors have considerable choice and ownership in exactly how their roles develop.

Available volunteer positions are listed below. For other ways to get involved visit Getting Involved.

Communications Team
Advertising Director
MyEWB Web Developer

Fundraising Team
Pancake Breakfast Director
Beer Bottle Drive Director

School Outreach Team
School Outreach Volunteer

Communications Team

Apply by contacting:
Victor Gan, VP Communications (victorgan@gmail.com)

Advertising Director
• Stay informed of upcoming EWB events and work with other volunteers to confirm details in advance.
• Design and distribute posters, and come up with alternative strategies for publicizing EWB events.
• Applicants should have experience with graphic design, be creative and be interested in marketing.

MyEWB Web Developers
• Aid in design and/or maintenance of the new version of myEWB, EWB's online international development forum (www.myewb.ca).
• Develop and maintain new plugin tools as needed / requested by the chapter.
• Applicants should have experience with software programming and/or website design (incl. CSS, JS). Knowledge of Python (language) and Django (framework) and experience with jQuery and Django templates are assets.

Fundraising Team

Apply by contacting:
Alisha Abdulla, VP Fundraising (alisha.p.abdulla@gmail.com)

Pancake Breakfast Director
• Plan and run a bi-week pancake stand in the CPH foyer. Coordinate supplies and volunteers.
• Work with Advertising Director to promote pancake breakfasts.
• Applicants should be reliable, organized and friendly. Morning availability strongly advised.

Beer Bottle Drive Director
• Contact potential business in need of bottle runs, then schedule the pick-up and drop-off of bottles with the interested companies.
• Applicants should have their own vehicle and feel comfortable communicating with business representatives.

School Outreach Team

Apply by contacting:
Erica Bridgwater, VP Fundraising (embridgwater@gmail.com)

School Outreach Volunteer
Multiple volunteers are needed, email Erica for a schedule of available presentations.
• Travel to elementary and high schools around the KW region to present interactive workshops: Water for the World, Food for Thought and Energy Matters.
• Work with students (Grades 6 - 12) to expand their world view, inspire global citizens and increase understanding of EWB's local and international roles.
• Volunteers can set the level of commitment they desire and can choose to attend one or all of the presentations available during the term.
• Volunteers should have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working with younger students and be comfortable speaking to a class of ~30 individuals. Morning availability is preferable.