How You Can Help
The Macheke Sustainability Project is a big undertaking that relies on the hard work and dedication of people around the world. There are various ways to get involved and support this project and we hope you will find a way you can help this worthy cause.
Students
- Research study (as part of an independent study course for credit, as part of course work for credit, as part of non-credit independent research, practicum, thesis, etc)
- Volunteer (see opportunities listed below)
- Work on a grant-funded initiative
- Service learning (possible future opportunities to travel to Zimbabwe, if funding permits)
Faculty
- Support student coursework, independent study, practicum projects, thesis research, and fieldwork
- Support grant writing activities
Donors
- Make a monetary donation
- Donate resources, supplies and services (see items listed below)
Beyond the need for general volunteerism, the Macheke Sustainability Project also can use specialized work done by those who possess a specific skill set. Do you or someone you know have access to these skills? Do you belong to an organization that is looking for a worthy outreach program? Check out our wish list below and see if you can help us meet our goals.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Create social networking sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc)
- Write and edit project documents
- Administrative assistant duties for the project
- Fundraising activities
- Web site support
- Photography
- Documentary production
- Student radio show interviews for the project
- Support project marketing activities
- Research
- Fieldwork in Macheke, Zimbabwe
- Support production of education modules
- Carry out online presentation or small lectures for students in Macheke
- Build student pen-pal group to encourage communication between young students in Macheke and in NJ
- Support fair trade initiative of arts and crafts from Zimbabwe
- Create online profiles for children that need support (organizations such as Children International, World Vision, etc)
Other Resources Needed
- Monetary donations
- School supplies
- Hospital supplies
- Medicines
- Clothing
- Farming equipment and supplies
- Computers and technology equipment
- Solar panels
- Food processing plant equipment
- Organic agriculture expertise
- Food processing expertise
