Image: Explorer [6 weeks]

Explorer [6 weeks]

Lanka Mangrove Museum and Learning Center·Puttalam, Sri Lanka

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English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project Explorer [6 weeks]
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
Introducing the mangrove ecosystem and explaining the importance functions and the services of LMM&LC
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Importance of mangroves and threats to mangrove conservation in Sri Lanka
Introducing the faunal diversity related to mangrove eco system
Introducing the mangrove species in Sri Lanka and their distribution
Week 2
Preparation of plant nursery (Target-1000 plants)
Educating activities with youth society of LMM&LC
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)
Training to gain wild life necessary skills
Discussion: Exploring Local Environmental Issues and Conservation Strategies
Begin preparations for camping by learning and teaching essential activities, safety measures, and ensuring everyone's well-being and comfort in the campsite.
Museum related activities
Lagoon based Clean up program
Field Observation 1st Day Lagoon and mangrove observation
Week 3
Assisting our instructors with general maintenance of the camp (anything needed to be comfortable to live in the camp & function well)
Museum related activities
Educating activities with youth society of LMM&LC
Preparation of plant nursery (Target-1000 plants)
Field Observation 2nd Day Observation Fishing techniques
Lagoon based Clean up program
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.
Week 4
Building awareness of surroundings and ways to minimize negative environmental effect / protect natural habitats
Educating activities with youth society of LMM&LC
Preparation of plant nursery (Target-1000 plants)
Field Observation 3rd Day Data collection for mini research
Lagoon based Clean up program
Museum related activities
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.
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
Lagoon based Clean up program
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
Museum related activities
Field Observation 4th Day Seedling Collection for plant nursery
Preparation of plant nursery (Target-1000 plants)
Educating activities with youth society of LMM&LC
Week 6
Closing day with beneficiaries
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Museum related activities
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Lagoon based Clean up program
Scientific Article preparation on mangrove related topics
Preparation of plant nursery (Target-1000 plants)
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.

Working hours

Tuesday to Saturday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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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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