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Scale Up!

Forest Healing Foundation·Digana, Sri Lanka

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #17 by building up the capacity of local NGO, non-profit organizations and/or foundations to contribute to social impact in their communities by collaborating with local social projects and engaging with grass-groot initiatives.
This project contributes to,
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Partnerships For The Goals - Target 17.17

Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Review the past projects/campaigns to analyse data, get insights and GCPs
Identifying potential challenges or obstacles related to the job role.
Familiarizing oneself with the tasks and expectations associated with the job role.
Getting to know the workplace and the staff
Onboarding space with community representatives.
Analyse the scope of the social impact project/campaign and create a strategic plan to boost results
Onboarding meeting with NGO representatives
Review of current procedures, identity strength and points for improvement
Week 2
Market research within the local community; enhancing partnerships between stakeholders
Map out current stakeholders
Gather feedback from existing partners to improve collaboration
Interview potential partners about their needs and ability to collaborate
Build a Customer Flow for their partners
Research and goal setting
Define the specific financial targets and purpose for the funds
Explore organizations, foundations, and individuals who have funded similar projects
Make a list of top funders whose mission align with the project
Participating in workshops in schools if arranged
Week 3
Explore more and build on the research
Workshop: Stakeholder mapping and management training with the NGO/non-profit
Run on-demand workshops to tackle NGO projects deficiencies.
Create a branding guideline for the project/campaign
Set up / Improve social media/website presence for the social impact project/campaign of the NGO
Workshop: Case solving
Draft the main proposal outline covering objectives, goals, impact and budgeting
Develop visual materials like photos, videos to support the proposal
Build the network by reaching out to potential funders via calls or emails.
Participating in workshops in schools if arranged
Week 4
Refine the proposals based on feedback
Explore and build on the research
Work on the network by reaching out to potetial funders via calls or emails
Customize proposals for each specific funder by adjusting tone, focus areas, and examples
Proofreading and final checks
Participating in workshops in schools if arranged
Run on-demand workshops to tackle NGO projects deficiencies.
Host different networking events to seek for alliances and possible investors on the NGO social impact project/campaign
Organize branding events to promote NGO social impact project/campaign
Week 5
Run on-demand workshops to tackle NGO projects deficiencies.
Updating a tracking document with responses and funder feedback
Sending personalized updates or newsletters to donors
Create social media posts to share the journey of the fundraising initiative, keeping supporters engaged
Participating in workshops in schools if arranged
Host different networking events to seek for alliances and possible investors on the NGO social impact project/campaign
Week 6
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Analyse data to determinate outcome results. Ensure to include analysis from the project/campaign to help to improve.
Collect data for outcome measurement. It's recommended to use NGO official data.
Week 7
Week 8

Working hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

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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