Image: On the Map [8 weeks]

On the Map [8 weeks]

S.Garden Coffee·台灣臺北

Global Volunteer

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Chinese, Mandarin, English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #8 by enhancing the capacity of local communities to build a promote sustainable local tourism activities that bring revenue and boost employavility in the region.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.9

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.9

By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Onboarding & Training : Join onboarding sessions with farm partners to understand the mission, service model, and expected project outcomes.
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
Learn how to prepare simple meals and drinks offered at the farm, contributing to an improved visitor experience.
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Receive hands-on training on DIT (Do It Together) experiential workshops and practice facilitation techniques before engaging with visitors.
Week 2
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Lead and support DIT workshops for visitors, ensuring an engaging and educational experience.
Map out the undervalued tourist attractions in the visited cities and develop comprehensive plans to enhance visibility, improve experiences, and promote sustainable tourism.
Engage with the local residents in order to gain insights into the community perspectives that go beyond the typical tourist attractions
Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather information on current tourism practices, local culture, and community needs.
Plan and deliver a small local attraction campaign to promote the workshops and activities to be run in week 3 and 4. You can use mouth to mouth promotion and visit local business to directly invite people.
Travel to nearby cities and visits to local realities, rather than the stereotypical tourist sights.
Welcome guests, assist with reception duties, and develop interpersonal communication skills through direct interaction.
Week 3
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Travel to various cities, visiting lesser-known cultural and historical sites and document these through photography and video, showcasing the beauty of these places
Conduct interviews with local stakeholders (tour guides, artisans, business owners) to understand their challenges and how sustainable tourism can benefit them
Post real-time updates on social media, sharing insights from the local attractions they visit.
Map out organizations, influencers, or investors interested in promoting sustainable tourism.
Develop tailored proposals or partnership ideas to engage the mapped organizations, influencers or investors in joint efforts to promote sustainable tourism in the region.
Gain knowledge about the farm’s agricultural processes and business operations to better assist in guided tours and visitor education.
Week 4
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Participate in the routine care of strawberry plants, including watering, weeding, monitoring growth, and maintaining field cleanliness.
Hold workshops in different regions or cities to empower local businesses and communities across multiple areas.
Workshop: Basic of photography and marketing for begginers. Branding for local business & attraction campaigns.
Workshops: Creating an strategy for your local business.
Workshop: introducing the principles of sustainable tourism, discussing its importance and benefits for local communities.
Workshop: Leveraging social media and online platforms for tourism growth
Week 5
Develop a shared marketing toolkit that can be used to promote attractions
Learn how to prepare simple meals and drinks offered at the farm, contributing to an improved visitor experience.
Encourage collaboration between local businesses and community members to create a unified tourism promotion strategy.
Activity: Social media setup, content uploading and optimization
Acticity: Practical photography & content creation
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Plan virtual campaign to promote the places of value you map out at the begging of the project. The objective is to put those places on the map of local and international tourist.
Week 6
Run a virtual campaign to promote the places of value.
Collaborate with partners and the AIESEC team to review workshop flow, gather feedback, and adjust activities accordingly.
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Create an action plan with the beneficiaries in order to continue the strategies created during the project
Organize an event to celebrate the achievements of the project, recognizing participants and local businesses that have committed to sustainable tourism.
Create targeted outreach strategies for engaging with identified stakeholders, including messaging, communication methods, and potential partnership proposals.
Map and reach out to stakeholders that can help and/or invest on local tourism and present your main findings.
Week 7
Distribute marketing materials and toolkits developed earlier to help local businesses and communities promote their attractions to a wider audience.
Set up small sessions in public spaces (like town squares or local markets) to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tourism.
Work with regional influencers or bloggers to spread the message about sustainable tourism and the unique local attractions.
Travel to major cities and engage with local businesses and tourist spots, promoting the ongoing virtual campaign aimed at showcasing undervalued attractions.
Host pop-up events in city centers or tourist spots, where they share information about lesser-known sites and sustainable tourism benefits.
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Week 8
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
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
Support the development of weekly plans based on visitor volume, agricultural needs, and educational goals.
Collaborate with partners and the AIESEC team to review workshop flow, gather feedback, and adjust activities accordingly.
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Closing day with beneficiaries

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 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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