9.2.2 Experience

 

 

Any employer related to sustainability or not, will be interested in taking somebody on that has had at least some relevant work experience when they apply. Volunteering or taking on an internship at a relevant organisation or company can be a good way to gain this experience, and also to get a better idea if that type of work is what you are looking for. Below is a list of websites that list opportunities for volunteering in the UK and abroad in the field of sustainability and engineering. Web searching for volunteering opportunities of a specific interest will provide a more detailed selection of vacancies.

EWB International

Engineers Without Borders - International (EWB-I) is an international association of national EWB/ISF groups whose mission is to facilitate collaboration, exchange of information, and assistance among its member groups that have applied to become part of the association.
http://www.ewb-international.org/


Idealist

Non-profit
Career Centre with volunteer opportunities in your community and around the world, and a list of organizations that can help you volunteer abroad. Also features job and internship listings
www.idealist.org


Volunteering England
this
site provides free information, and details of the services provided to those who work with volunteers and people looking for volunteer work.
www.volunteering.org.uk/


Environmentjob.co.uk
Environmental Jobs, Course and Events
http://www.environmentjob.co.uk/volunteering/50-Sustainability


VSO Engineering and Technical
Engineering and technical volunteers tend to work in either secure livelihoods programmes to help people make a decent living or our health programmes to support healthcare services.
http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/engineering/


Global Career Building Internships
Focus on international placements
http://www.gointernabroad.com/


London Students Towards Sustainability (LSTS) Internship Scheme
Helps
harness the skills and enthusiasm of the next generation of sustainability professionals by providing links to employers across the public, private and NGO sectors.
http://www.lsx.org.uk/whatwedo/internship%20scheme_page3145.aspx


Engineers Without Borders UK
Offer volunteering placements in international development and sustainability in the UK and abroad for student engineers
http://www.ewb-uk.org/