General Volunteer
Inspiring the Next Generation
Engineers Without Borders Australia·Sydney, Australia
May 2022 – Nov 2023
VolunteerEducationVolunteerSTEM
Roles Held
General VolunteerMay 2022 – Nov 2023
☕☕
Coffee Required
Mid
Complexity
⭐⭐⭐
Documentation
👍👍
Would Do Again
Synopsis
Delivered hands-on STEM workshops to Years 5-12 students, promoting Engineering as an exciting career option with emphasis on Sustainable and Humanitarian Engineering.
The Making Of
🎯 The Challenge
Many students have limited exposure to engineering concepts and don't see it as a viable career path, especially in underrepresented communities.
💡 The Solution
Designed and delivered hands-on workshops that made engineering tangible and fun. Focused on sustainable and humanitarian applications to show the positive impact engineers can have on the world.
🚀 The Impact
Helped inspire students to consider engineering as a career path. Mentored new volunteers to maintain quality of workshop delivery.
Key Contributions
- 1Delivered 100+ hours of thematic learning modules & conducted creative, hands-on workshops with students of Years 5-12
- 2Promoted Engineering as an exciting career option, with special emphasis on Sustainable and Humanitarian Engineering
- 3Regularly tasked with helping new volunteers get up to speed with our common aim of sharing our passion for Engineering
Key Metrics
100+
Volunteer Hours
Years 5-12
Student Age Range
Skills & Technologies
- TeachingCore Skill
- TeamworkCollaboration
- Working With ChildrenCertification
- Knowledge EngineeringCurriculum Design
Quick Info
- Company
- Engineers Without Borders Australia
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Type
- Volunteer
- Duration
- 18 months
- Complexity
- Mid