Engineers Without Borders

Spring Break Travel Application

January 14, 2008 at 2:31 pm | In Events, Old News |

We are currently seeking applicants from all majors to travel to El Salvador during Spring Break 2008. Selected applicants will be responsible for the continued implementation of a sustainable water delivery system in El Salvador. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work alongside community members and spend time in a developing country.

The traveling team will be selected based on the following criteria (note that individual travelers need not meet all criteria but must complement the capabilities of the other selected travelers):

• Strong communication skills (good record keeping, technical writing, etc.)
• Spanish language proficiency
• Design and construction experience
• Familiarity with the project and a clear, shared vision
• Time to prepare well for this trip
• Current and/or future commitment to working with Engineers Without Borders

If selected, you must be able to commit a minimum of eight hours/month of volunteering with Engineers Without Borders from now until Spring Break 2008. You are also expected to actively plan and participate in skill-building workshops to prepare for travel. In return, all (reasonable) expenses associated with the trip will be paid for by EWB-OSU.

Recent travelers will be presenting their progress at the EWB-OSU general meeting on Wednesday, January 16th at 7pm in Kelley 1001. You are invited and encouraged to attend.

Applications can be downloaded here: Travel Application, Spring 2008

Please return completed applications to Douglas Van Bossuyt in ROG 222 by 4:30pm on Friday, February 1st.