Image: Aquatica [4 week]

Aquatica [4 week]

Mitra Bentala·Bandar Lampung, Kota Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia

Global Volunteer

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

English, Bahasa Indonesian

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #14 by providing communities that live near marine and coastal areas, with concrete activities to improve the sustainability of the coast and protect marine wildlife that inhabit these ecosystems.
This project contributes to,
Image: Life Below Water - Target 14.1

Life Below Water - Target 14.1

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Workshop: Understanding Marine Pollution - Raise awareness about marine pollution, its causes, and how participants can contribute to reducing it.
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
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
Week 2
Workshop idea: How can we help? Protecting our coastlines and marine ecosystems.
Activity: Species ambassadors to protect the endangered species of the area/region
Getting knowledge about SDG 14, marine and coastlines ecosystems of the area and the issues that this ecosystems is facing.
Let participants do research on how climate change has affected their community (sea level rise, temperature rise, desertification etc.)
Fieldwork: Visit the coastlines/beaches of the area, identify main point of pollution and contaminants. Determinate needed actions to protect the area.
Week 3
Reuse: Engage community on building sculptures and artwork with recycled plastic waste.
Workshop: The danger of pollution, what plastic do to the ocean.
Workshop: Teach beneficiaries about sustainable fishing practices and how responsible consumption can help protect marine ecosystems.
Fieldwork: Run beach cleaning activities (recollect plastic and other reusable objects)
Run a activity aim to protect the marine and coastline ecosystem (protecting corals, monitoring endangered species of the area, etc.) Adapt this activity with the reality of the area and the needs of the institution you are volunteer for.
Week 4
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.
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

8:00 am - 3:00 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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