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Equify [6 weeks]

AMA Itirapina·Itirapina, São Paulo, Brazil

Global Volunteer

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

English, Spanish

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

Education

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.

Skill Development

Key skills you'll develop during this opportunity
Adaptability
Community Development
Problem Solving

Measure of Impact

This opportunity measures success through:
  • 10+ Classes conducted
Project
As a Global Volunteer, you will contribute to reducing inequalities by supporting educational initiatives for children and teenagers at the NGO. You will have the opportunity to teach either English or Spanish, helping participants develop their language skills while promoting access to quality education. The Global Volunteer opportunity aims to promote the reduction of inequalities by providing educational support to children and teenagers through language teaching. Volunteers will contribute to the NGO's mission by helping expand access to education and supporting its existing educational initiatives and workshops. Participants can choose between teaching English or Spanish.
This project contributes to,
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Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.2

By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
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
Week 2
Dynamic: Human rights and the SDGs (Key message: all human are equal)
Analysis on SDG 10 and inequality in the country and the region
Workshop: learning from history - stories about inequality and change
Session: The origins of inequality and social inclusiveness issues in the community
Dynamic: The world is not equal. Is that Fair? (World largest lesson) Beneficiaries understand there are different types of inequality.
Week 3
Storytelling: Organizing a space to expose student to local experts or activists who work on issues related to inequality to share their experiences, challenges, and successes
Workshop: My role as a citizen
Round Table: Discussion space about how issues in the local community relate to issues in other countries or regions
Dynamic: Organizing a 'cross the line' activity for participants so that they become aware of their own privilege relative to others
Workshop: How to become agents of change?
Week 4
Workshop: Basics of social entrepreneurship
Workshop: How to use Theory of Change to create impactful projects
Workshop: How to create an awareness campaign
Working time: student put what as learn in practice and work on presenting a social initiative that can tackle inequality in their community
Workshop: How to Measure and Evaluate Impact
Week 5
Working time: Give student time to work on their projects to ensure change in the community after the project ends
Students present their projects and initiatives to partner's representatives
Gather constructive feedback from peers, volunteers, and community members to refine their projects.
Help beneficiaries develop concrete action plans for implementing their projects
Create system to monitor the results and impact of initiatives created by students. Add this on final report.
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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