Image: Aquatica [6 weeks]

Aquatica [6 weeks]

Squalab·Lima, Peru

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

Spanish, English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.

Earth Sciences, Education

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.

Skill Development

Key skills you'll develop during this opportunity
Adaptability
Leadership
Project
Aquatica is a six-week volunteer project focused on marine conservation and environmental education. In partnership with Squalab, volunteers support scientific research, educational workshops, and awareness activities related to sharks, rays, and other marine species. The project aims to promote ocean protection, reduce marine pollution, and raise awareness about marine biodiversity, contributing to SDG 14: Life Below Water.
This project contributes to,
Image: Life Below Water - Target 14.1

Life Below Water - Target 14.1

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Assess initial knowledge and prepare the activity plan.
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
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
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Meet Squalab's team and learn about its marine research projects.
Understand laboratory procedures, beneficiaries, and project objectives.
Week 2
- Prepare educational materials on marine conservation.
Workshop idea: How can we help? Protecting our coastlines and marine ecosystems.
Getting knowledge about SDG 14, marine and coastlines ecosystems of the area and the issues that this ecosystems is facing.
Workshop: Understanding Marine Pollution - Raise awareness about marine pollution, its causes, and how participants can contribute to reducing it.
Learn about sharks, rays, and chimaeras and their ecological importance.
Conduct educational workshops on marine pollution, biodiversity, and SDG 14.
Week 3
Research threatened marine species and local environmental challenges.
Fieldwork: Visit the coastlines/beaches of the area, identify main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actions to protect the area.
Let participants do research on how climate change has affected their community (sea level rise, temperature rise, desertification etc.)
- Assist with data organization and fieldwork when available.
Support supervised laboratory activities, sample registration, and species identification.
Activity: Species ambassadors to protect the endangered species of the area/region
Week 4
- Create a local ocean conservation guide based on Squalab's research.
Conduct workshops on plastic pollution, sustainable fishing, and marine wildlife protection.
Develop educational resources, infographics, and conservation materials.
Workshop: Teach beneficiaries about sustainable fishing practices and how responsible consumption can help protect marine ecosystems.
Practice: Learning easy activities for the preservation of local fauna helping to rescue and rehabilitate marine animals.
Workshop: The danger of pollution, what plastic do to the ocean.
Week 5
Support laboratory research, marine sampling, and scientific education.
Fieldwork: Run beach cleaning activities (recollect plastic and other reusable objects)
Reuse: Engage community on building sculptures and artwork with recycled plastic waste.
Fieldwork: Run a activity aim to protect the marine and coastline ecosystem (protecting corals, monitoring endangered species of the area, etc.) Adapt this activity with the reality of the area and the needs of the institution you are volunteer for.
Participate in conservation activities and fieldwork under supervision.
- Assist with beach cleanups or environmental actions when relevant to active projects.
Week 6
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
Closing day with beneficiaries
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Prepare and present a final report to Squalab and AIESEC.
- Deliver a reusable scientific or educational resource and share final recommendations.
Evaluate project impact through surveys, interviews, and feedback.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Process

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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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