Soil and Water Conservation Foundation Inc. (SWCF) (PHL-92)

Type: Environmental/Green Projects: Environmental awareness raising - Country: Philippines

Brief description and main aims

The Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. (SWCFI) began in 1985 as an informal network of persons of several nationalities concerned with the global ecological challenge and the necessity of broad-based local initiatives to respond to that challenge. Promotion of natural and human resources development through implementation of activities, projects and programs which are participatory, cooperative, community-building and sustainable. SWCF endeavors are designed to be technically appropriate, culturally sensitive, economically viable, socially acceptable while creating a more ecologically sound and sustainable environment.

Main Activities

Advocacy and Environmental Education

Protected Area Management

Livelihood for Rural Communities

Natural Resource Management

Karst Management

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

Elizabeth Pond St., 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