Image: On the Map [4 week]

On the Map [4 week]

Cross roads·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.
Project
The project aims to contribute to SDG #8 by enhancing the capacity of local communities to build a promote sustainable local tourism activities that bring revenue and boost employavility in the region.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.9

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.9

By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Determine outcome measurement method and materials.
Onboarding space with NGO and/or community representatives
Interviewing random locals to understand more the history of the city and its legends
Map out target audience (tourists and local business owners).
Run an analysis on the local and national reality regarding tourism, its main deficiencies and strenges.
Week 2
Plan and deliver a small local attraction campaign to promote the workshops and activities to be run in week 3 and 4. You can use mouth to mouth promotion and visit local businesses to directly invite people.
Visits to local realities, rather than the stereotypical tourist Sites.
Map out potential "undiscovered touristic places" where tourists can be promoted or boosted.
Run an assessment to understand what type of education the community needs to start boosting sustainable tourism in the area.
Run an assessment to determine why these places are not popular among tourists or are not put in value by the locals.
Week 3
Workshop: Basic of photography.
Workshop: Marketing for beginners. Branding for local business & attraction campaigns.
Workshops: Creating a strategy for your local business.
Workshop: What is sustainable tourism and how can it change my community reality?
Week 4
Analyze data to determinate outcome results.
Build the final project report and present it to AIESEC members and partner representatives.
Closing and final report Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)

Working hours

Monday to Thursday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday

12:00 pm - 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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