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Marine Turtles Protecting Center - Galle·Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

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Life Below Water - Target 14.1

All volunteer opportunities contribute towards one of the 17Sustainable Development Goals

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Project
The project aims to impact SDG #14 by providing communities that live near marine and coastal areas, with concrete activities to improve the sustainability of the coast and protect marine wildlife that inhabit these ecosystems.
This project contributes to,
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Life Below Water - Target 14.1

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

Role

About the job and it’s activities

About

Working hours

Monday to Friday, - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Project Activities

  • Week 1
    Onboarding space with NGO representative to understand the context and urgent needs of the area regarding marine pollution
    Getting knowledge about SDG 14, marine and coastlines ecosystems of the area and the issues that this ecosystems is facing.
    Fieldwork: Visit the coastlines/beaches of the area, identify main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actions to protect the area.
    Determine method and material for outcome measurement data gathering.
  • Week 2
    Coordinate the campaign to educate community about marine and coastline protection. Campaign should be run during the following weeks (following the activities proposed here, but also with original ideas from Global Volunteers and stakeholders)
    Look and reach out for stakeholders in the community that can contribute to the campaign.
    Determine: goals (how many people you want to reach), place and dates for the activities, showcase process, etc.
    Plan a social media campaign to generate awareness about the importance of preventing marine pollution, protecting coral reefs and other aquatic habitats.
    Ensure that the activity is sustainable and as zero-waste as possible.
  • Week 3
    Workshop idea: Marine ecosystems and why we need to be protected
    Workshop idea: The danger of pollution, what plastic do to the ocean.
    Workshop idea: Make Space for Nature. Why Biodiversity is Key to Achieving the Global Goals
    Workshop idea: How can we help? Protecting our coastlines and marine ecosystems.
  • Week 4
    Practice: Create a "Local Guideline to Save the Ocean".
    Practice: Learning easy activities for the preservation of local fauna helping to rescue and rehabilitate marine animals.
    Fieldwork: Run a activity aim to protect the marine and coastline ecosystem (protecting corals, monitoring endangered species of the area, etc.) Adapt this activity with the reality of the area and the needs of the institution you are volunteer for.
  • Week 5
    Fieldwork: Run beach cleaning activities (recollect plastic and other reusable objects)
    Reuse: Engage community on building sculptures and artwork with recycled plastic waste.
  • Week 6
    Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
    Analyze data to determinate outcome results.
    Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
  • Week 7
  • Week 8

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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