ECO-UNESCO volunteer program is designed to encourage people to assist the organisation in delivering its environmental programmes and services to as many young people as possible.
Volunteers are encouraged to work in the areas that most appeal to them and where they will derive maximum personal benefit. |
From one day projects to a long term arrangements, ECO-UNESCO offers its volunteers a very wide range of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas including environmental conservation youth work, environmental skills training, arts and design, desktop publishing, advertising and publicity, project management, environmental research, educational practice, marketing and business development etc. |
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- Valuable work experience
Most employers today are looking for people with relevant experience as well as academic qualifications. One way to gain the experience is to become a volunteer with ECO-UNESCO. From contributing a few hours a month to regular weekly involvement. ECO-UNESCO offers to volunteers a wide range of work experience.
- Educations and training
Volunteers are given the chance to become proficient in various skills ranging from tree planting and environmental conservation to using computers, desktop publishing and project management skills. Volunteers can also learn an important people skill, such as teamwork, motivation and providing leadership.
- References
Full credit will be provided for all work done, for example named co-authors on resource packs. This is very useful to volunteers who want to build up a portfolio of work. Full work references are available for all volunteers.
- Personal satisfaction
As a ECO-UNESCO volunteer you will be working with an enthusiastic, dynamic and growing organisation and have many opportunities to be involved in rewarding, team-based and meaningful work.
- Programmes and events
Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in ECO-UNESCO activities, including field trips, conservation activities and others.
- International opportunities
Using the organisationÒs extensive national and international connections, ECO-UNESCO runs an International Opportunities Programme to allow any volunteers from abroad to join in.
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