Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation Inc. (CCEF) (PHL-91)

Type: Environmental/Green Projects: Preservation of sea life - Country: Philippines

Brief description and main aims

Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation, Inc., it is composed of innovative and collaborative professionals working “on the ground”, primarily through local governments, with the people of the coastal communities who most directly benefit from a healthy marine ecosystem. Their desire is s to improve the quality of life of coastal communities has also led to providing social services above the shoreline.

Main Activities

Environment friendly enterprises such as marine ecotourism, seaweed farming, locally-based service businesses and organizing drinking water supply system

Education Management related to environmental, energy efficiency, governance and financial

Information systems and geographical information systems

Conservation, Protection and Sustainable management of the coastal and marine environment

Build leadership for improved coastal resource mgt.

Volunteer tasks

Assist the organization’s office and field work which include but are not limited to the following: development of promotional and presentation materials, conduct advocacy campaigns in schools, communities, institutions as well as organize related events, etc.

Assist during training/capacity building programs, community visits and other community development related work

Assist writing of proposals for grants/donations and other resource mobilization activities

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Flexible, open-minded and team player

High interest or has special skills on environment and biodiversity, research and development and community development work

Keen interest (hobbies/skills/talent) on any of the following: photography, video, animation and other multi-media documentation, graphic arts, information technology, website and social media development and management

Mentally, psychologically and physically fit for outdoor work, field work and community relations

Independent and can handle limited supervision

Interest in presentation and communication skills

Location

Banilad, Cebu City

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Living with host family (expect to have a shared room with your host sister or brother)

More Information

Volunteers needed: 1-2