Description

Volunteers would be able to participate in a number of different activities.
Workshops in Schools - Volunteer would be going to different schools where they would implement seminars on topics related to environment and conservation issues. In these workshops, volunteers would help create awareness of the different environmental issues and work towards providing solutions so that youth could feel empowered to help create change. Some of the workshops volunteers would be helping to deliver include: Life Skills Programs; Campaigns such as: safe water, educate a child, light for all and the plant a tree campaign.

Train youth programs
Volunteers would help to train students,in different schools, to become workshop facilitators and/or to implement educational campaigns in their own communities.

Research
Volunteers could conduct research on various topics that are related to the environment.

Developing Resource
Volunteers would compile their research to create resource materials, field activities, teaching materials and/or provide information about composting and different recycling options.

Nature Clubs
Volunteers would be given the opportunity to help organize and manage nature clubs in different schools that ECCA has partnered with. Nature Clubs are implemented by volunteers at ECCA throughout Nepal. Children ages 6 to 17 work in small clubs to organize and plan activities to run in their school that help to educate other children about environmental issues. Volunteers would assist these clubs by helping the students to create even more stimulating and interesting ways to promote educational awareness in their schools.

Volunteers would be able to select a campaign to work with and help to implement the workshops associated. Below are a few of the campaign options:
* Awareness of Safe Drinking Water Campaign: education on water filtration technique, disinfection of drinking water, water education through games and/or mural drawing.
* Educate a Child Campaign/ School Environmental Improvement: nature clubs, motivate the student in health and hygiene, environmental education, school clean up, life skills program, resource development for local volunteers and writing funding proposals.
* Plant a Tree Campaign: awareness of climate change, carbon sequestration concept and carbon credit.
* Corporate Social Responsibility: research on corporate social responsibility and trying to create new ways that companies would embrace to ensure that they are actively participating in environmentally and socially responsible programs.
* Urban School Programing: awareness program, heritage hike to promote natural beauty and nature clubs

Highlights

Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness - ECCA is seeking volunteers to help organize and implement workshops to Nepali youth. Volunteers are needed to assist in promoting awareness to youth throughout Nepal about environmental issues and help educate children on how they can address these issues. ECCA has a broad scope of projects and requires more man-power to implement and disseminate these projects. Volunteers would be much appreciated to help conduct these workshops, for this most worthwhile endeavour.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be able to conduct workshops, enjoy working with children and be able to stimulate children, youth and adults towards learning new concepts.
Volunteers must have a background in environmental issues. An education and/or experience in river conservation, water purification, environmental science, sanitation, conservation or environmental technology would also be an asset.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Development
• Ecology
• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2.195 for 4 weeks; USD 205 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers should be self-motivated, creative, energetic, interested in preserving the environment and eager to contribute their skills. Should have an education and/or background in environmental science and/or conservation. Should be comfortable to manage public speaking assignments plus working with people of all ages!

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998