Volunteer Placements with communities
EWB's success rests on the efforts of our dedicated volunteers and management staff. We offer volunteer opportunities ranging from short and long-term placements with our community partners both in Australia and overseas, through to project and event management and multimedia design.
EWB facilitates volunteers to work with partner organisations on self-identified community projects. Overseas field volunteers are seconded to partner organisations where they spend between three to twelve months on placement. Indigenous Australian placements range significantly and will involve field visits with design work to be completed over the project. Remote project support from Australia is facilitated through EWB’s online membership network and through our Knowledge Hubs (see more below).
You can also view all of our local, office and volunteer positions available by visiting our interactive map.
To get an idea of the sort of work EWB placement volunteers have done in the past, please visit our field volunteers or volunteer alumni pages.
Do you have a question about volunteering overseas with EWB? You will probably find the answer at our .
Local Chapter volunteering opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering on a local level, find and contact your local chapter for local volunteer opportunities.
Knowledge Hubs volunteering online
Do you want to make a contribution but do not have the time or inclination to travel overseas or in remote Australia? Are you interested in development or have a particular relevant thematic experience? If so EWB knowledge hubs are for you!
Knowledge hubs provide opportunities for people to utilise their expertise and personal experiences to make a positive difference in the world. You can attend meetings, start interactive discussions, share resources. This knoweldge is fed back into EWB’s activities, and is shared with external organisations and individuals.
Knowledge hubs cover a number of areas of interest. EWB Community Partners and projects in the following regional areas:
Indigenous AustraliaSouth Asia
South East Asia
And in a number of thematic groups:
Energy
Water sanitation and hygiene
Information Communication Technology
Curriculum and research
Other Opportunities
EWB occasionally advertises positions on behalf of other NGO's and partner organisations. Please refer to the relevant section (Indigenous Australia/Australia or overseas).
*These are NOT supported by EWB technically or financially and are independent of EWB Australia.
Energy Efficiency Program Manager, Alice Springs
The Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) works to secure livelihoods for communities of indigenous people through appropriate technology. Applications close 13 February 2012
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Technical Services Manager, Alice Springs
The Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) works to secure livelihoods for communtiies of indigenous people through appropriate technology. Applications close 13 February 2012
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Innovation Manager, India
Quicksand is looking for an extremely talented innovation manager to join their 'Design for Social Impact" practice.
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Quicksand (www.quicksand.co.in) is a multi-disciplinary innovation firm based in India that applies human-centred-design principles to develop new products, services and programs.
Ethical and Environmental Jobs
Looking for an environmental / ethical job? These links might help you out:
Environmental Jobs - http://www.nrmjobs.com.au/
Pro Bono Australia - http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/jobs
Ethical Jobs - http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/