Image: Skill Up! [6 weeks]

Skill Up! [6 weeks]

Sunrise Surf school·Bentota, Sri Lanka

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 #8 by providing young people with soft and hard skills trainings, needed to qualify for a decent job, and career guidance.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Practice safety briefing for participants
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome 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
Observe surf instructors and understand lesson flow
Capture surf training and activity content
Week 2
Review surf safety protocols
Workshop: Empowering Futures - introduction to SDG 8
Assessment of their current hard and soft skills: where can they improve?
Workshop: Introduction to Soft and Hard Skills
Edit and post surf contents
Assist beginner surf lessons
Equipment handling and training
Week 3
Manage surf equipment setup and preparation
Conduct guided surf sessions under supervision
Practice surf instruction techniques
Support surf sessions with instructors
Activity: introspection space for participants to realize their own strengths and weaknesses and identify what soft skills they have and what can they improve.
Run promotional campaigns for surf lessons
Development spaces (games, dynamics, role play, roundtables, etc) about soft skills development: solution oriented, world citizen, empowering others, self awareness
Soft skill workshops based on demands and needs of participants. (communication, leadership, problem solving, adaptability, time management etc)
Week 4
Offer workshops that cover foundational digital skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, digital collaboration) alongside those focused on high-demand skills (e.g., programming, entrepreneurship).
Organize group discussions where participants share best practices related to specific hard skills.
Activity: introduce the beneficiaries to professionals from different work fields, so that youth can learn more about the diversity of job opportunities and their needed hard skills
Provide advanced support during surf sessions
Support session leadership and instruction
Improve teaching and coaching skills
Handle customer interaction and guidance
Increase online reach through content promotion
Week 5
Workshop: Application procedures. How to create a CV, write motivation letter and do an interview?
Workshop: Self Branding. How to "sell" yourself?
Practice: Let participants do mock application procedures and give them feedback on the output
Create new social media content
Push marketing campaigns for surf packages
Analyze content performance and engagement
Week 6
Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
Closing day with beneficiaries
Review customer feedback and experiences
Promote surf packages and services
Prepare and submit project impact report and presentation
Traveling and sightseeing
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
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.
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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