Sierra Leone
West Africa Blue
Bachelor's degree in education, environmental science or a related field.
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Two or more years of experience facilitating environmental education programming and/or conservation education.
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
• Experience in training and/or education.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Graphic design and editing experience.
The Volunteer will live independently in the capital city in either an apartment or house with regular travel to Bonthe and Moyamba Districts for field trips ranging from 1 to 3 weeks in duration. The volunteer will be expected to be able to travel by boat around Bonthe Island. Comfort working outdoors in challenging weather conditions is necessary for success in the role.
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Environment
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Sierra Leone
12
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PCR
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Conduct a community assessment to better understand coastal community members.
Draft a tailored training script with language that speaks to targeted community members.
Design, implement, and refine the onboarding training program.
Build the field team’s capacity to effectively implement field activities.
Implement field activities designed to support vulnerable coastal communities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as cookstove projects that teach safer cooking methods or community awareness activities on ways to manage coastal ecosystems.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with the staff at West Africa Blue to assess the needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Sierra Leone will equip you with Krio language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Expand your training design and delivery skills while supporting natural resource management.
Make an impact by supporting Sierra Leone’s environmental adaptation and resilience efforts.
Experience the unique and captivating cultures of coastal communities in Bonthe and Moyamba.
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As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
