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Green Leaders [4 week]

Cascina Biblioteca·Milano MI, Italia

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,
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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
Learn about the general context of Cascina Biblioteca specifically the "shared gardens" project, and meet with the various stakeholders, including the Cooperative's managers, volunteer artists, and students.
An in-depth analysis of the reasons why participation in the project and identification with the Cooperative has declined over time
Space for alignment between the volunteer and the organization to evaluate the activities to be carried out and analyze SDG goal #13 in relation to the local context.
Creation of educational and support materials to be used during the subsequent weeks of the project.
Week 2
Introducing SDG 13 to project beneficiaries through an initial assessment of their knowledge about climate change and its causes.
Conducting research activities focused on the climate impacts produced and experienced by the local community.
Address the pressing operational issues underlying the disaffection, starting with the construction of a tool shed and a compost bin for plant waste.
Carrying out practical restoration work, including repairing the garden fence where it is broken.
Week 3
Continuation of the maintenance activities necessary to restore the shared gardens to their original splendor.
Organizing discussion spaces on the research conducted and conducting a workshop dedicated to the "three Rs of ecology" and the topic "How can we act on climate change?"
Creation of a new herb garden and seedbed, accompanied by the arrangement of paths and walkways.
Week 4
Evaluation of the results obtained from the point of view of remotivation and reintegration of the group of artists participating in the project.
Discussion on individual ecological footprints and organization of a final event to raise community awareness on environmental issues.
Creation of a survey to collect data from beneficiaries, analysis of the results obtained, and creation of the final project report.
Practical assessment of the impact of the activities carried out on the perception of external visitors to the Cascina.

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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