Image: Scale Up! [6 weeks]

Scale Up! [6 weeks]

Fundación Creciendo Unidos·Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia

Global Volunteer

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

Spanish

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
“SCALE UP” proyecto que tienen como objetivo contribuir al Objetivo de desarrollo sostenible #17 de la ONU “Alianzas para lograr objetivos” fortaleciendo la capacidad de ONG locales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y/o fundaciones para generar un impacto social en sus comunidades, mediante la colaboración en proyectos sociales locales y la participación en iniciativas de base.
This project contributes to,
Image: Partnerships For The Goals - Target 17.17

Partnerships For The Goals - Target 17.17

Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

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
Analyse the business model of the partner (current procedures, identity, gather data from past projects/campaigns etc)
Gather feedback from existing partners to improve collaboration
Map out the competitors in the market and analyse what Good Case Practices can be taken from them
Research potential new partners and interview them on the possibility of a partnership
Build the Development Plan for the partner based on the data gathered and ask for feedback
Week 3
Set up / Improve social media/website presence for the social impact project/campaign of the NGO
Create or improve the branding guideline for the project/campaign
Create or improve the Customer Flow for the partner
Workshop: Stakeholder mapping and management training with the partner
Create and prepare branding/networking events to improve the visibility of the partner
Week 4
Organize branding events to promote the partner
Run online campaigns to boost visitors on the partner's main platform
Host different networking events to seek for alliances and possible investors/donators on the NGO social impact project/campaign
Host an Open Doors Night for the community to better understand the partner's cause
Debrief the events together with the partner and create a follow up plan in order to boost social media and create the alliances and gather the investors/donators
Week 5
Develop a strategy for ongoing engagement with beneficiaries and stakeholders after the project's official end.
Reach out to the possible new partners and investors and schedule meetings in which to discuss the possibility of a collaboration
Conduct a strategy session with the NGO and partners to refine their social impact strategies based on the insights gathered throughout the project.
Run on-demand workshops/activities to tackle the partner's projects deficiencies
Conduct a training workshop focused on specific skills or knowledge areas for the NGO staff and volunteers, such as fundraising techniques, social media management, or impact measurement.
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 Saturday

9:00 am - 1:00 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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