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Explorer [6 weeks]

Quest Lanka Exclusives (Pvt.) Ltd·Gampola, 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 contribute to SDG #15 by educating beneficiaries on local ecosystems and sustainable practices. It focuses on promoting biodiversity awareness and teaching ways to protect natural habitats. Through hands-on activities, beneficiaries will learn how to minimize environmental impact and develop a sense of responsibility for conservation.
This project contributes to,
Image: Life On Land - Target 15.1

Life On Land - Target 15.1

By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

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
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Basics of Adventure/ Taking on the Air Rifle Shooting Range
Basics of Adventure/ Taking on the Adventure Rope Course
Orientation to the premises and walk through Ambuluwawa
Week 2
Training to gain wild life necessary skills
Discussion: Exploring Local Environmental Issues and Conservation Strategies
Basics of Adventure Facilitation
Begin preparations for camping by learning and teaching essential activities, safety measures, and ensuring everyone's well-being and comfort in the campsite.
Basics of Adventure/ Taking on the Archery Range
Familiarize the group with the various species and habitats in the camping area, as well as other geographical details of the region and how to protect it
Organize and plan activities for the camp schedule/program (focus on activities that provide living in harmony with the nature and also allowing participants to be deductive, investigative, logical & creative in the nature)
Week 3
Assisting, helping and taking care about safety of beneficiaries at the camp (making sure beneficiaries are under control all the time, keeping an eye on them & shifting with each other to take care of them)
Customer Survey/ Sales Promotion
Assisting our instructors with general maintenance of the camp (anything needed to be comfortable to live in the camp & function well)
Teaching about the implementation of other subjects in the nature (dimensions, proportions, navigation, measurements, calculations etc). Showing that mathematics, geography, biology is all around us.
Building awareness of surroundings and ways to minimize negative environmental effect / protect natural habitats
Learning, teaching about & playing methodological (slavic) characters or different characters of novels or popular culture heroes,( for example Robin Hood) with the beneficiaries to activate creativity, teamwork, public speaking etc
Week 4
Customer Survey/ Sales Promotion/ Co-assisting with the Team
Assisting, helping and taking care about safety of beneficiaries at the camp (making sure beneficiaries are under control all the time, keeping an eye on them & shifting with each other to take care of them)
Assisting our instructors with general maintenance of the camp (anything needed to be comfortable to live in the camp & function well)
Teaching about the implementation of other subjects in the nature (dimensions, proportions, navigation, measurements, calculations etc). Showing that mathematics, geography, biology is all around us.
Building awareness of surroundings and ways to minimize negative environmental effect / protect natural habitats
Learning, teaching about & playing methodological (slavic) characters or different characters of novels or popular culture heroes,( for example Robin Hood) with the beneficiaries to activate creativity, teamwork, public speaking etc
Week 5
Assisting, helping and taking care about safety of beneficiaries at the camp (making sure beneficiaries are under control all the time, keeping an eye on them & shifting with each other to take care of them)
Learning, teaching about & playing methodological (slavic) characters or different characters of novels or popular culture heroes,( for example Robin Hood) with the beneficiaries to activate creativity, teamwork, public speaking etc
Building awareness of surroundings and ways to minimize negative environmental effect / protect natural habitats
Teaching about the implementation of other subjects in the nature (dimensions, proportions, navigation, measurements, calculations etc). Showing that mathematics, geography, biology is all around us.
Assisting our instructors with general maintenance of the camp (anything needed to be comfortable to live in the camp & function well)
Customer Survey/ Sales Promotion/ Co-assisting with the Team
Week 6
Submission of feedback report/ ideas to improve the customer experience
Closing day with beneficiaries
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
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Evaluation by the Lead Team
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Evaluation by the Staff/ incharge
Evaluation by the Park Lead

Working hours

Monday to Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday to Sunday

8:00 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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