Engineers and Geoscientists BC Volunteers

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is looking for new volunteers to help support our Student Program! 

Our Student Program is looking for volunteer presenters who showcase the diversity of our professions and are passionate about engaging with post-secondary engineering or geoscience students. Presenters are encouraged to share their knowledge, career anecdotes, and advice with the next generation of the profession.

Duties and Expectations: 

• Create a 15–30 minute presentation;
• Be comfortable presenting to undergraduate and graduate audiences in a virtual (over Zoom/Microsoft Teams) or in-person format;
• Provide insight into your role as an engineer/geoscientist (i.e., what you do day-to-day, what your industry looks like, why you chose this type of engineering/geoscience, etc.); and
• Be your unique self and showcase what’s fun and cool about engineering and geoscience!

Term of Office: 

• 1-year term

Time Commitment: 

• The time commitment varies depending on your availability. On average, there are 10–15 presentation opportunities throughout the year. We ask that volunteers complete a minimum of one presentation.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Registrants in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC in one of the following capacities:
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
  • Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)
  • Trainees (EIT/GIT)
  • Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng./P.L.Geo.)
• Passionate about what you do
• Experience presenting to students is an asset
• Experience presenting virtually to a group is also an asset

Benefits:  

• Opportunity to support BC’s engineering and geoscience students;
• Earn eligible CE Hours; and
• Volunteer appreciation.