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Aquatica [4 week]

Submarine Diving Center·Unawatuna, 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 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
Support Diving Operations and digital marketing activities.
Visit the nearby coastlines/beaches of the area by yourself, identify main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actions to protect the area.
Arrival of the volunteers and onboarding space with the partner.
Understand the working environment and the necessary activities that volunteers has to carry on at the diving center.
Research and get knowledge with the help of opportunity provider about SDG 14, marine and coastlines ecosystems of the area and the issues that Sri Lanka ecosystems is facing.
Week 2
Plan a social media campaign promoting the organization. The campaign should showcase the unique offerings of the center while encouraging people to join hands with the organization in its upcoming marine and coastal preservation efforts.
Organize underwater clean-up activities in collaboration with the opportunity provider to remove waste and protect marine life.
Support Diving Operations and digital marketing activities.
Week 3
Conduct interviews with the support of the opportunity provider with local community members/ customers of the diving center to assess their knowledge and perceptions of marine conservation issues.
Support Diving Operations and digital marketing activities.
Analyze the answers received in the interviews and document on the next steps that could be taken.
Plan a Social Media Awareness Campaign featuring partner organization’s brand to spread awareness on following aspects: 1. Promoting sustainable practices through a zero-waste approach 2. Preventing marine pollution 3. Protecting coral reefs
Week 4
Support Diving Operations and digital marketing activities.
Organize underwater clean-up activities in collaboration with the opportunity provider to remove waste and protect marine life
Developing Ocean Protection Guidelines or a “Local Guideline to Save the Ocean” to educate communities on conservation efforts.
Conduct a beach cleanup with the support of the opportunity provider around the area.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 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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