Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities

Science Fair Mentors Needed

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Volunteer Opportunity: Bryant Elementary Science Fair Mentor- Winter Quarter 2022

Share your enthusiasm for science by serving as a Science Fair Mentor for 5th grade students at Bryant Elementary School. As a Scientist Mentor, you will develop and lead a project related to your field of expertise. Once a week, you will meet with your small group of 5th graders to work on your science project and guide students in the most important parts of the scientific process: formulating a question or hypothesis, developing appropriate experiments with controlled, manipulated and measured variables, analyzing results, and drawing/communicating conclusions. This is your opportunity to share your experience, be a team leader and inspire future scientists!

We are looking for Mentors with excellent communication skills, consistent weekly attendance, and volunteer experience with young people. All Science Fair Mentors will attend an online orientation prior to the first session and will be supported by the Science Fair Coordinator and the 5th grade teacher team.

Deadline to sign up: December 13, 2021

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Recruiting for HCDE537 Project: Fred Hutch Research

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A group of undergraduates at the University of Washington in the Human Centered Design and Engineering Department working with Fred Hutch for their HCDE 537 project to redesign the Fred Hutch Cool for Your Life website is seeking participants to test their website prototype for those that are touched by Cancer.

The usability testing sessions will include: running through their prototype and sharing your thoughts on the design. This will determine the direction of their designs and recommendations!

If you are interested in helping, please fill this screener survey out. This survey will help determine your compatibility with the study’s intended user group, and participants will be contacted accordingly. All personal information will remain confidential. If you are selected to participate, they will follow up with you and send a calendar invite.

The usability tests will take place via Zoom in 15-minute slots between May 27th to May 31st. If you’re selected to participate and complete the 15-min session, they will send you $15!

Request for Feedback on CoE’s Strategic Plan Draft “Engineering for the Public Good”

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A message from Chair Laura Lowes:

By now, you’ve likely heard about the College’s strategic plan draft “Engineering for the Public Good.” I’m writing to our community to ask each one of you to please take 20–30 minutes to review the plan and provide feedback. 

To do our best work in serving the public good, our department must be a place where all who study, work and teach can succeed and thrive. We’re committed to creating an equitable environment for everyone — and we know there’s still much to be done. Each person’s feedback helps us create a vision for a College of Engineering where all of us can thrive. Your feedback will make a real difference. You may skip any question you’re not comfortable answering, and feedback can be submitted anonymously. 

Feedback received by June 18th will be reviewed and revisions will be made throughout the summer in anticipation of a public launch of the strategic plan this fall. Throughout the summer, a small group will work to build an implementation plan that defines metrics, estimates of resource needs and timelines for implementation for each major priority and strategy.   

Reach out to co-chairs Professor Suzie Pun or Professor Nate Sniadecki if you have any questions about the plan or planning process. Thank you for helping to make the College a better place for everyone. 

International Student Mentorship Program Opportunity

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The International Student Mentorship Program is now recruiting mentors for their 2021-2022 program! Their organization is an international community catering to the leadership and professional development of international students at the University of Washington. Keep in mind that you do not have to be an international student to be considered as we do have domestic student mentors.

ISMP is an inclusive community dedicated to leadership and professional development through mentorship and empowerment. Since their inception in 2014, the ISMP has helped hundreds of students at the University of Washington to find their purposes and passions in and out of campus. They cater to their members’ needs through various workshops and events and focus on developing practical leadership and professional skills. They also emphasize the importance of community building by arranging various social bonding events, retreats, and volunteering opportunities. The ISMP stands for inclusiveness, empowerment, and authenticity, and they can’t wait to have you to be a part of our journey.

Apply today to be a part of the ISMP family to help empower the next generation of leaders!  Apply by May 16th, 11:59 pm and you can access the application form here.

If you have any questions or would just like to get to know the application process more, feel free to shoot us an email at intlsmnt@uw.edu or leave a message on our Facebook site.

 

UW Disability Equity Project: Participate in a Study on Disability Equity and Inclusion

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A research team from the Disability Studies Program, The D Center, and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is looking for volunteers to participate in a series of research focus groups and/or interviews to help co-create a disability allyship training curriculum. This project is funded by the UW CLIME competitive small grants program. 

They are recruiting UW students, staff, and faculty who have a disability, physical or mental health condition, a chronic illness, or are d/Deaf to contribute to a research project on disability, equity, and inclusion on the UW campus. The team is still recruiting individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). 

You may be eligible, if you:  

  • Are 18 years or older 
  • Are a student, staff, or faculty member who attend or work at UW at least part-time. 
  • Identify as having a disability, physical or mental health condition, chronic illness, or are d/Deaf. 
  • Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC)

If you decide to participate in the study, you will be asked to be part of a 60-90-minute virtual focus group with your fellow students, staff, or faculty members. You can also request to complete an individual virtual interview. Each participant will receive a $30 electronic gift card after completing the focus group/interview. 

If you are interested in participating in the study or have any questions, please contact our research team at uwdisabilityequity@uw.edu or visit their website to meet the research team and learn more. 

They are interested in learning :

  1. how you perceive your academic and/or healthcare experiences, considering campus attitudes and the social or physical environment
  2. how you experience ableism or discrimination on UW campus
  3. how you experience allyship, advocacy, and community at UW.  

All study information will be kept confidential. Captioning and ASL interpretation can be provided. Additional accessibility needs will be solicited upon participant confirmation.  

Opportunity with Doctors Without Borders

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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is recruiting for Technical logisticians for our projects in 70+ countries around the world. 

Technical logisticians (TechLogs) provide daily technical support to all activities in our medical facilities. They are responsible for vehicle maintenance and planning of movements. Construction, framing, fitting, and maintaining medical facilities, offices, and staff accommodations could also be part of their duties. They could set up, manage, and maintain the water supply and hygiene/sanitary facilities. They could be in charge of the electricity supply and supervise the installation and maintenance of related equipment such as generators, solar panels, and batteries. They will hire and manage technical staff and contractors, and oversee their work.

This could be a great opportunity for anyone who has basic engineering skills, technical proficiency in construction, energy and electricity or general mechanics and an interest in giving back to the global community.

Learn more about this opportunity as well as how to apply by continuing to read.

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UW EcoCAR Volunteer Recruitment Opportunity

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The UW EcoCAR team is currently looking to fill a Systems Engineer volunteer position to join our System Safety Team!

The primary objective of the System Safety is to ensure nominal interaction of all team-integrated hardware and data-interfacing by developing requirements. This will entail a deep involvement throughout the entire research process, from design to implementation.

To apply please submit a resume and (optional) cover letter to ecocar@uw.edu. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 23rd. 

This is a great opportunity to get hands-on engineering experience in a research and automotive industry.

To learn more about the position, go to joinus.uwecocar.com, or email ecocar@uw.edu with questions.

College of Engineering Mentorship Opportunity – EPE Program

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CEE sophomores and juniors –

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of first-year engineering students while developing your leadership skills?

Apply now to become an Engineering Peer Educator!

The College of Engineering’s Engineering Peer Educator (EPE) program is a fantastic opportunity for current engineering undergraduates to gain valuable leadership experience while helping the 2021 incoming class of Engineering Undeclared students succeed in transitioning to college! EPEs mentor and support first-year students by facilitating the GEN ST 199 component of Engineering FIGs in Autumn 2021. Undergraduate students with skills in collaboration and interpersonal communication who are passionate about giving back to the engineering community are encouraged to apply!

Students who are selected to participate in the program will gain:

  • Concrete leadership, public speaking, and communication skills that will strengthen their resume;
  • $1,000 scholarship;
  • ENGR 498 credits to formalize their leadership experience.

Applications are due by Tuesday, January 19th!  You can read more about the program here and submit an application here. You’re welcome to reach out to engradv@uw.edu if you have questions or if you encounter any issues accessing the application form.

Come On Out – Japan 2021 Internship Opportunity

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Global English Camp, a program dedicated to the importance of gaining an unparalleled life opportunity via cross-cultural education, is launching Come On Out – Japan’s 6th Annual Global English Camp Summer Internship Program.

Interns will facilitate English conversations with Japanese high school students on a variety of relevant global topics ranging from discussing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to their personal life missions. Interns will be able to extend mentorship to new students each week as well as form lifelong connections with their fellow interns inside and outside the classroom.

Learn more at an info session on Nov 13th at 10 am PST, or at future events – to be released via their newsletter.

Learn more about the program by continuing to read.

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Nominate/Self-Nominate Students of Color for FUTURE Ignited

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Hello CEE Students,

Please take a look at this excellent opportunity for students of color* to participate in FUTURE Ignited.

If you are interested in being nominated, please email CEE Dept. Chair, Laura Lowes (lowes@uw.edu), CEE Ugrad Advising (ceadvice@uw.edu) or your favorite CEE Professor.

Let us know if you have any questions!

-Brian

*FUTURE Ignited uses an inclusive definition of “students of color” to include those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM including, but not limited to, African American/Black, Latin(x), Native/Indigenous/First Nation, and Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.  Continue reading →