Image: Rooted [4 weeks]

Rooted [4 weeks]

Quinta Pedagógica Alão Radical·2580 Alenquer, Portugal

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 #15 by building up communities' capacity to respond and act upon the degradation of natural habitat, diversity loss, and the protection of wildlife.
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
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
Workshop: SDG 15 and the negative impact of of natural habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity for the future.
Game: Scavenger hunt to find the signs of degradation in the habitat
Activity: Mapping out the root causes of habitat degradation with community members
Workshop: work on activities to mitigate these problemmportance of biodiversity and how protecting animals supports ecosystems.
Work on activities to mitigate these problems, as planting trees, cliening fields and feeding the animals
Week 3
Fieldwork: run activities in animal rescue centers
Run classes with the animals, so that they can be better known
Activity: Create an accountability system in the community for the conservation of nature around them
Workshop: How to create safe habitats for local wildlife, such as birds, insects, or small mammals.
Work with the animals, take care of them and their habitats
Week 4
Workshop: How to maintain the local habitat and conservate the area
Activity: Run a challenge/competition within participant to make lifestyle choices that are less harmful to endangered species
Activity: Species ambassadors to protect the endangered species of the area/region
Fieldwork: run activities in animal rescue centers
Field trip in the area to analyse degradation of natural habitats and main issues with the local ecosystem and endangered species.

Working hours

Monday to Sunday

8:00 am - 6:00 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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