How to Volunteer

There are many opportunities to become involved with the student teams and the competition. Simply complete and submit a Volunteer Form via the link on the top of the page.

Volunteers can be:

• Engineer mentors: The engineer is involved in all phases of the competition as an advisor and provides input and technical assistance, integrating real-life engineering experiences as the students work on the competition. The students must do all of the actual work, such as the computer design of the city, building the tabletop model, writing the essay and presenting the project with support from the engineer. Approximate commitment: 40 hours, September-January

Engineers are defined as:

Ø Those working in the engineering field,

Ø Those holding an engineering degree but not currently working in the engineering field,

Ø Those working in the engineering field without a formal engineering degree, and

Ø Those studying engineering at a college or university.

• Judges: Qualified judges will evaluate all student submissions.
• Computer city design, approx. commitment: 3-9 hours, December-January, at Westerville City Schools, Ohio
• Essay and Abstract, approx. commitment: 5 hours, January, in your own home or office
• Models and Presentations, approx. commitment: 5 hours, January, COSI Columbus
• Competition coordinating committee: The regional competition coordinating committee requires volunteers in a variety of areas. All individuals, both technical and non-technical, are welcome to participate on the committee.
• Regional finals support: Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of the regional finals including team welcome, check-in, awards, and other logistical requirements of the event. Approximate commitment: 10 hours, January