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• Massive development challenges face the majority of the world’s population • lack of healthcare, education, safe water, jobs, enough to eat, decent housing… • Access to technology – sustainable technology – is a key factor in overcoming global challenges So we… facilitate human development through engineering Our global Placements Programme Develops the skills, knowledge, experience, resources and development awareness of new engineers • So their careers will be more beneficial to the world And impacts directly on poverty now through partnerships with expert organisations and connected communities across the world We are now seeking volunteers for 2013… Calling all volunteers Ten x three-month placements and nine x six to twelve month placements are now available You can apply online now FAQs about applying: • Eligibility: over 18; we prioritise people with four years’ or less technical experience; national of, or resident in, UK or Ireland. • Check the required and desired skills & experience lists • You can apply for up to three placements • Apply online before midnight on March 3 2013 • Interviews April 6/7/13/14 in London • Pre-departure residential training course 15-21 June Keep all dates free We support you • EWB-UK gives you a great pre-departure training course, which you must attend • You receive support from an EWB-UK placement manager throughout You are responsible for preparation… • You will be responsible for agreeing project goals and practicalities (flights, visas, immunisations) • Most placements require thorough research and preparation in advance – we’re here to help! …and on return • Debrief and complete evaluation • Share your experience (peers, press) Fundraising and expenses • Together we aim to raise £20,000 for our placements programme 2013 • We expect each volunteer to set a personal target of £600 or £900 depending on the length of their placement. • Watch out for fun events – or start your own – and please everybody help! • Before departure each volunteer receives a grant for their main expenses. Thank you… …vols of 2012… and… Important note! All placements are subject to alteration or cancellation at the discretion of EWB-UK In other words, things do go wrong sometimes :( How to apply… Stage 1: Online Application • Applications open from Feb 4th until midnight on March 3rd • Visit www.ewb-uk.org for full info and apply there Stage 2: Interview • Interviews on first two weekends in April • You must attend an interview • The interviews will be held in central London. All interviews for your placement will be on one the four days. What we look for… Candidates will be selected for: • their technical suitability for the placement • their non-technical suitability for the placement • their interest in global issues • their potential future contribution to development All based on evidence given at application and interview What we look for… Evidence of: Your ability to work independently Your ability to work as part of a small team Your ability to instil change within an organisation Your ability to communicate Interest in international development Experience of living or working overseas Experience of voluntary work Opportunities to facilitate human development through engineering Asia Tonibung Africa Americas Remember placement applications close 3rd March Questions: [email protected]