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Eco City

Harikalar Diyarı Koleji ·Zeytinburnu, Sümer, 34025 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Responsible Consumption And Production - Target 12.8

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

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact the SDG #12 by raising awareness about the importance of sustainable communities & lifestyles through volunteer's experiences.
This project contributes to,
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Responsible Consumption And Production - Target 12.8

By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

Role

About the job and it’s activities

About

Working hours

Monday to Friday, - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Project Activities

  • Week 1
    Onboarding space with partner to get to know the workers routines and lifestyles
    Learning space about the work field & understand possibilities of outdoor activities in the surroundings for future tasks based on the planning
    Run an analysis on the different focus and projects of the partner and its priorities
    Start building the plan for following weeks based on community needs, focusing on the issue that is more relevant for the community in the moment.
  • Week 2
    Shadowing phase with partner on current agriculture practices
    Research and analyze: Sustainable practices and learnings for agriculture work
    Workshop: Present to the partners Good Case Practices on agriculture activities that has been developed on recent studies
    Fieldwork event: Gardening and animal care during current season
    Documenting content developed in the previous weeks and posting in partners social media
  • Week 3
    Shadowing phase with partner on current agriculture practices
    Research and analyze: Sustainable practices and learnings for agriculture work
    Workshop: Present to the partners Good Case Practices on agriculture activities that has been developed on recent studies
    Fieldwork event: Gardening and animal care during current season
    Documenting content developed in the previous weeks and posting in partners social media
  • Week 4
    Research and analyze: Current sustainable practices and responsible consumption actions the partner has
    Outdoor activities e.g Treasure hunting with children in contact with the nature, Artistic expression with teens using recycling materials, Running or other human-powered activities for young adults and adults
    Round Table: Responsible Consumption in our day-by-day life e.g water and energy control, food waste, obsolete devices usage, fashion industry and sustainability...
    Workshop: Present ideas/examples of recycling activities to implement in the beneficiaries' daily routines
    Documenting sustainable lifestyle practices introduced and implemented in the partners' site
  • Week 5
    Research and analyze: Current sustainable practices and responsible consumption actions the partner has
    Outdoor activities e.g Treasure hunting with children in contact with the nature, Artistic expression with teens using recycling materials, Running or other human-powered activities for young adults and adults
    Round Table: Responsible Consumption in our day-by-day life e.g water and energy control, food waste, obsolete devices usage, fashion industry and sustainability...
    Workshop: Present ideas/examples of recycling activities to implement in the beneficiaries' daily routines
    Documenting sustainable lifestyle practices introduced and implemented in the partners' site
  • Week 6
    Collect data from what you have learned
    Analyse data to determinate outcome results (ways of sustainable building, living, agriculture)
    Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and community
    Present the results of the projects and add final recommendations on sustainable living
  • 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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