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Rooted [4 weeks]

Global Vet Hospital·Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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.

Veterinarian

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.

Skill Development

Key skills you'll develop during this opportunity
Adaptability
Project
Helping animals and supporting hospital tasks
This project contributes to,
Image: Life On Land - Target 15.5

Life On Land - Target 15.5

Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Determine method and material for outcome measurement data gathering.
Field trip in the area to analyze degradation of natural habitats and main issues with the local ecosystem and endangered species.
Preparation of material and workshop session for the following weeks.
Onboarding space with a partner representative to understand the context and urgent needs of the area regarding land and local ecosystem pollution.
Week 2
Game: Scavenger hunt to find the signs of degradation in the habitat.
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Workshop: SDG 15 and the negative impact of natural habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity for the future.
Activity: Mapping out the root causes of habitat degradation with community members.
Round table: Watching documentaries about ecosystems and debating the topic of what can humans do to prevent ecosystem degradation.
Week 3
Workshop: How to take care of the place we're living in (our ecosystem)?
Round table: invite elders from the area/community to share their experience/stories of how the area looked in the past.
Run a local event on the NGO/school to launch the accountability system and strive to have a local representative leader signing the commitment.
Activity: Create an accountability system in the community for the conservation of nature around them.
Week 4
Analyze data to determinate outcome results.
Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Nature conservation presentation by NGO/conservation group.
Build final project report and present it to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.

Working hours

Monday to Thursday

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday

11:00 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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