The Power of Flight: Drone Prototype

Power of Flight — Volunteer & Mentor Information

About the Challenge

Power of Flight is a hands-on innovation challenge where middle and high school students design an edible drone concept—a flight-enabled solution capable of delivering nutrition to disaster zones and communities in need.

This experience blends engineering, food systems, humanitarian design, and leadership, helping students understand how creative problem-solving can meet real-world needs.

Power of Flight is led by Girls Save The World, a leadership and innovation program of Independence Gardens.

Independence Gardens’ mission: to equip and empower the next generation to grow leaders and solutions that strengthen communities through hands-on learning and real-world impact.

Role of Volunteers & Mentors

Volunteers and mentors serve as guides, encouragers, and thought partners—not instructors. Your role is to help students think critically, iterate boldly, and collaborate effectively as they develop their ideas.

This is makers mentoring makers—sharing skills, curiosity, and confidence with the next generation.

Mentor Support Areas

Volunteers and mentors may assist students with:

• Engineering and aerodynamics
• Edible and sustainable materials selection
• Prototyping and testing
• Design iteration and problem-solving
• Systems thinking and humanitarian impact
• Team collaboration and communication

No prior teaching experience is required.

Who Should Volunteer

We welcome volunteers with experience or interest in:

• Engineering, aerospace, or robotics
• Food science, nutrition, or sustainability
• Product design, prototyping, or fabrication
• STEM education or mentorship
• Makers, creatives, and problem-solvers of all kinds

Time Commitment

• Event Date: March 22, 2026
• Location: Dallas Makerspace
• Commitment Options:
  • Half-day mentor
  • Full-day mentor

Training, schedules, and expectations will be provided in advance.

Why Volunteer

• Empower students—especially girls—to see themselves as innovators
• Apply your skills to humanitarian and food security challenges
• Support leadership development through real-world problem-solving
• Be part of a purpose-driven, high-energy build experience
• Strengthen community connections through mentoring

How to Get Involved

Interested in volunteering or mentoring?

👉 Sign up to Volunteer / Mentor

👉 Learn more about Girls Save The World

Together, we can help students design solutions that nourish communities—and prove that innovation with purpose can truly take flight.