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Environmental education program for children
Program Summary
Promote environmental awareness to children and teenagers with CADIP in Eskifjörður, Iceland through education. Participants have the opportunity to be leaders of environmental education sessions in the schools of Fjardabyggd, focusing on the protection of the environment through daily life activities. Initially, volunteers are responsible to prepare the materials for their class presentation such as brochures, power points, and videos. These presentations are used in the environmental awareness classes during school visits.
There will be also intercultural learning and exchanges, and participants can present their countries and cultures in their personal way through games, theatre, and more.
Program Summary
Promote environmental awareness to children and teenagers with CADIP in Eskifjörður, Iceland through education. Participants have the opportunity to be leaders of environmental education sessions in the schools of Fjardabyggd, focusing on the protection of the environment through daily life activities. Initially, volunteers are responsible to prepare the materials for their class presentation such as brochures, power points, and videos. These presentations are used in the environmental awareness classes during school visits.
There will be also intercultural learning and exchanges, and participants can present their countries and cultures in their personal way through games, theatre, and more.
Program Highlights
Create a better environment by educating children and raising awareness.
Share knowledge with fellow international volunteers to enhance creativity, environmental awareness, and intercultural learning.
Discover the local lifestyle and its surroundings in the project's based location, Eastfjords of Iceland.
Present one's lessons personally like through games, theatre, and more.
Meet new people and gain life long friends.
Locations
Iceland: Rural Areas, Skaftafell
Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Conservation
- Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Human Rights
- Teaching
- Youth
Program Duration
2-4 Weeks
Year(s) Offered
Year Round
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Participation Guidelines
American and Canadian Participants.
Cost in USD per week
Contact Provider for Cost Details
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Experience Required
No.Application Procedures
- Online Application
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