Zanzibar Environmental and Conservation project General project information Project name: environmental education and conservation. Project type (practical/research/policy): Practical, research and education. Intended for interns from following study fields: environmental studies, geography, ecology and any related field. Total project duration: from 2 weeks to 6 months (longer is also possible) Preferred starting period: any time. Number of students required: 1 to 10. Project description Background of the project: this project was created to promote education as a tool that can help conserve and enhance the earth’s biological diversity. The organization employs a unique combination of education, and communication strategies to achieve its goals. Problem statement: the local community has less education on environmental conservation. Goal: to teach individuals and communities, in transitioning to a society that is knowledgeable of the environment and its associated problems, aware of the solutions to these problems, and motivated to solve them. Role of the intern: engaging with local community, enhance their appreciation of the environment, resulting in positive environmental behavioral change. Specific activities: enable the local community members to think critically, ethically, and creatively when evaluating environmental issues. Measurable end product (report/advice/development/product): Outcome report. Facilities for intern Supervision on appropriate project field: available Degree of supervisor: bachelor degree. Workspace for intern: available. Introduction and guidance during project: orientation on project and volunteering life will be included. Accommodation options: Guesthouse in Stone Town. Intern requirements Intern characteristics/qualities: willing to help and students or experts in environmental issues. Fully self funded or reimbursement for accommodation & transport: fully self-funded. Other criteria/selection procedure: Role Let’s Go Africa * Assists with all preparation and organisational support for the internship * Matches vacancy with intern’s personal and University criteria * Publishes vacancy on the online internship board of different Universities in the Netherlands * Sends intern’s CV to the partner and does personal screening of candidates * Ensures accommodation costs are transferred to accommodation owners beforehand Roel van Hout (MA) General/Programme Manager Let’s Go (Southern) Africa T +31 (0)6 45197822 W www.letsgoafrica.nl E roel@letsgoafrica.nl Office address: Korhoenderveld 44 5431 HH Cuijk Chamber of Commerce: 60323310 BIC: INGBNL2A • IBAN: NL23 INGB 0006 3799 75 Visit our website| Like us on Facebook