Next Engineers relies on volunteers like you to bring engineering to life for our students. By having the opportunity to meet real professionals, ask questions, and work alongside you, students begin to see tangible career paths for themselves.
On this page, you'll find a variety of resources for becoming a Next Engineers volunteer and for excelling once you join the team.
To access our resources, please create an account using the Log In button in the upper right corner of your screen. Make sure to select "Volunteer" when you register. Once you're signed in, you will be able to access all of our resources via the Resources menu tab above. If you have any questions, please email NextEngineers@fhi360.org.
If you haven't yet, be sure to reach out to your location's Team Lead. Visit your team's page to find out who your contact is:
Every volunteer should take our 15-minute Volunteer Orientation eModule to learn more about Next Engineers and the volunteer opportunities available to you. Once you've completed that, check out the Volunteer Activation Kit for more information.
Our 2025-2026 Volunteer Training Series is coming soon! These optional virtual trainings are open to all Next Engineers volunteers across Next Engineers cities. We'll share more information here on upcoming topics and session details. Please join ready to engage with your global colleagues and learn something new!
Next Engineers Volunteer Training Series
- December 3 - Next Engineers Impact & Data Insights
- February 25 - Youth Brain Development
- April 15 - Volunteers in Action: Driving Student Engagement
- June 10 - TBC!
Outlook invitations will be sent prior to each session. All trainings will take place over Teams.
Got questions? Contact Next Engineers at NextEngineers@fhi360.org.
Once you've connected with your City Team and learned all about Next Engineers, you can check out all of our resources under the Resources menu tab. You must be signed in to access most of the resources. Here are a few of our favorites to get you started:
Record your volunteer hours for Engineering Discovery Expansion and Management Team using this form.
A quarterly publication to provide ongoing enrichment for Engineering Academy, Camp, and Discovery facilitators and volunteers.
Download the latest edition or read past editions.
Introduction to Safeguarding Program Participants serves as a resource to support adults working with youth. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the eModule.
This tip sheet provides volunteers and facilitators with practical information to successfully implement hands-on, minds-on learning activities.
GE Aerospace and GE Vernova Employees should use this form to share their feedback on volunteering with Next Engineers.
