Image: Green Leaders [4 week]

Green Leaders [4 week]

StepbyStep Outdoor·Баку, Азербайджан

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
Dynamic: let beneficiaries participate in a community cleanup
Fieldwork: Restore Ecosystems: work with local NGOs and other schools to plant trees or gardens in deforested areas or other designated zones.
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
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Week 2
Documentary viewings about climate change.
Let participants do research on how climate change has affected their community (sea level rise, temperature rise, desertification etc.)
Round table: Use the Climate Change Scorecard to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas pollution at home and at school.
Week 3
Round Table: Let people calculate their current carbon footprint based on their lifestyle
Practice: engage with the local community to gather insights on their understanding of climate change and the actions they take to address it.
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
Dynamic: let beneficiaries participate in a community cleanup
Week 4
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Closing day with beneficiaries
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
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

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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