Image: Explorer [6 weeks]

Explorer [6 weeks]

Osnovna škola "Hajduk Veljko"·Zaječar, Serbia

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.

Ecology, Geography, Agriculture

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.

Skill Development

Key skills you'll develop during this opportunity
AIESEC Leadership qualities
Community Development

Measure of Impact

This opportunity measures success through:
  • 30 Interactive outdoor workshops focused on environmental education, biodiversity, nature conservation and sustainable practices through hands-on activities, teamwork, creative challenges and direct engagement with nature.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG 15 (Life on Land) by educating beneficiaries about local ecosystems and sustainable practices. It promotes awareness of biodiversity and the importance of protecting natural habitats, while also teaching practical ways to reduce environmental impact. Through its activities, the project encourages the development of a strong sense of responsibility toward nature and conservation, fostering a sustainable mindset through direct engagement with environmental topics. These elements form the essential and non-changeable foundation of the project.
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
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
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
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Week 2
Begin preparations for camping by learning and teaching essential activities, safety measures, and ensuring everyone's well-being and comfort in the campsite.
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
Week 3
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
Week 4
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
Week 5
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
Week 6
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Closing day with beneficiaries
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

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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