Image: Eat 4 Change [6 weeks]

Eat 4 Change [6 weeks]

English College·Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia

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 volunteering project aims to raise awareness among high school students about the environmental impact of their diets and encourage them to adopt more plant-based eating habits for the wellbeing of people and the planet.
This project contributes to,
Image: Responsible Consumption And Production - Target 12.8

Responsible Consumption And Production - Target 12.8

By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

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
Promote responsible consumption and production.
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
Week 2
The Foundations of Wellbeing
Workshop: The impact of food to the world
Discussion: The impact of food to our health
Create environmental campaigns and support.
Run dynamics and activities based on the needs of the beneficiaries in order to create wellness habits
Workshop: What is wellness?
Week 3
Understanding facts and numbers related to food production and consumption around the world and the specific countries
Simplifying healthy habits: tackle misunderstandings about healthy food consumption and sustainable diets
Activity: Sustainable Food Mapping. Have students map out where their food comes from (and have them explore ways to eat more locally and seasonally).
Promote good practics for sustainable daily living
Roundtable: Food Waste Awareness and Solutions
Conduct rounds of debates about the topics discussed on the week 2 and 3
Week 4
Grouping the high-school students together and supporting them to come up with a mini-project to implement for themselves and/or for another audience through various activities
Bring in an expert (e.g., nutritionist, environmental activist, sustainable food producer) for a talk or Q&A session.
Activity: Hands-on Cooking Challenge. Organize a cooking session where participants prepare a sustainable, plant-based meal.
Sustainable Diet Challenge: The activity could involve students setting personal goals for adopting more sustainable eating habits for a week (e.g., reducing food waste, incorporating more plant-based meals, shopping locally).
Organize a session where participants work together to evaluate the sustainability of their school canteen or cafeteria.
Talk to the community
Week 5
Workships motive the community.to make changes
Project Design: Encourage participants to design the call to action and promotion of their project (e.g., posters, social media, school event) to promote sustainable diets.
Developing and facilitating the process of coming up with the mini-project
Dreaming: "How would the ideal world be if everyone had clarity on sustainable diets? Which long-term actions can we implement to get closer to it?"
Track the development of the Sustainable Diet Challenge
Delivering the project to the targeted audience
Week 6
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
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
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.)

Working hours

Monday

7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday to Friday

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 12:00 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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