Image: Aquatica [6 weeks]

Aquatica [6 weeks]

Sri Lanka Diving Tours·Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Global Volunteer

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English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
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,
Image: Life Below Water - Target 14.1

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

Project Activities

Week 1
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Support the diving operations in the center
Support digital marketing activities of the center
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Week 2
Workshop idea: Make Space for Nature. Why Biodiversity is Key to Achieving the Global Goals
Getting knowledge about SDG 14, marine and coastlines ecosystems of the area and the issues that this ecosystems is facing.
Support the diving operations in the center
Support digital marketing activities of the center
Round table: Watching documentaries about marine ecosystems and debating the topic of what can humans do to prevent ecosystems degradation
Workshop: Understanding Marine Pollution - Raise awareness about marine pollution, its causes, and how participants can contribute to reducing it.
Workshop idea: How can we help? Protecting our coastlines and marine ecosystems.
Week 3
Support the diving operations in the center
Support digital marketing activities of the center
Activity: Species ambassadors to protect the endangered species of the area/region
Fieldwork: Visit the coastlines/beaches of the area, identify main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actions to protect the area.
Let participants do research on how climate change has affected their community (sea level rise, temperature rise, desertification etc.)
Dynamic: Conduct interviews with local community members to assess their knowledge and perceptions of marine conservation issues.
Analyse the answers received in the interviews and have the beneficiaries debate on the next steps that could be taken
Week 4
Workshop: The danger of pollution, what plastic do to the ocean.
Support the diving operations in the center
Support digital marketing activities of the center
Fieldwork: Visit the coastlines/beaches of the area, identify main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actions to protect the area.
Practice: Create a "Local Guideline to Save the Ocean".
Workshop: Teach beneficiaries about sustainable fishing practices and how responsible consumption can help protect marine ecosystems.
Practice: Learning easy activities for the preservation of local fauna helping to rescue and rehabilitate marine animals.
Week 5
Setup an informational booth within the diving center premises to raise awareness among customers and other local community about ocean protection guidelines by displaying materials. Volunteers can conduct video campaigns to promote key learning.
Fieldwork: Run beach cleaning activities (recollect plastic and other reusable objects)
Reuse: Engage community on building sculptures and artwork with recycled plastic waste.
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.
Fielwork: collect water samples from local water bodies and test them for different types of pollutants, such as pH levels, dissolved oxygen, and the presence of harmful substances.
Fieldwork: plant native vegetation along coastal areas to prevent erosion and restore natural habitats, which helps protect marine ecosystems and promotes biodiversity.
Support the diving operations in the center
Support digital marketing activities of the center
Week 6
Support the diving operations in the center
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Support digital marketing activities of the center
Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report
Closing day with beneficiaries
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Week 7
Week 8

Working hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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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