Image: Green Leaders [4 week]

Green Leaders [4 week]

Maria Montessori International School·Butwal, Nepal

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 #13 by educating communities about climate change and building action plans to reduce critical factors affecting the environment.
This project contributes to,
Image: Climate Action - Target 13.3

Climate Action - Target 13.3

By 2030, Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Take a simple survey to get the knowledge about basic understanding of student in the topic
Determine measure of outcome system and material to be use
Create and preparatory material for the sessions,dynamics and workshops of the following weeks.
Analyse country and local issues regarding climate change.
Onboarding space with opportunity provider representative to understand the context and urgent needs of the community regarding climate change
Week 2
Lab practice: Practical demonstration of greenhouse effect.
Documentary viewings about climate change.
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Let participants do research on how climate change has affected their community (sea level rise, temperature rise, desertification etc.)
Round table: Discuss the causes and effects of climate change with the students.
Week 3
Round table: Use the Climate Change Scorecard to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas pollution at home and at school.
Practice: Ask students if they can think of other ways to save energy, reduce pollution or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Add their ideas to the scorecard.
Fieldwork: Plant a tree or garden at school, help your school become “greener”
Practice: Together with the students run a climate awareness events for social media. You can think on a catchy hashtag and encourage students to use their platforms to share knowledge. In case of no internet, you can run a one day physical awareness campaign
Workshop: The 3 R's of ecology
Week 4
Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Closing space with beneficiaries.
Workshop: Alternatives for carb footprint. How to be more sustainable at home?
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Analyse data to determinate outcome results.

Working hours

Monday to Saturday

10:00 am - 4:00 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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