We are always looking for new members to work on all aspects of projects: fund-raising, design, communication, public relations, documenting, etc. And just because the name of the organization is Engineers Without Borders, it is perfectly fine for non-engineers to be involved. It’s better that way. Talk to a current member. Show up to our next meeting. Just volunteer. It feels good, we promise.

Donations of materials can often be put to use in some of our projects. We’ve heard from companies that make solar panels, construction firms with lumber. We have even worked with a local pizza place to create a fund-raiser out of their donations. Talk to us, and we will figure out some way everybody can win.

Ah, yes. Fortunately, a little goes a long way here. Plus, we have no overhead costs, so it goes even further. The easiest way to make a monetary donation is through the Michigan Tech Fund’s online form (they gladly take credit cards). On the form make sure to enter “Special Designation” in the field titled “Where should your gift go?” and enter “Engineers Without Borders” in the “Specific Comment/Designation” field so the money gets directed to us. Here’s the online form:

 

If you feel better about sending a check then follow the instructions on this page at the Michigan Tech Fund (again, make sure to specify “EWB-Michigan Tech” in the memo line of your check):

 

All of our donors report an increased level of happiness. An abundance of smiles have been known to occur too, particularly among the people that are working together to make the world a little better, one community at a time.