Scale Up! [4 weeks]

About the project

Official description from EXPA.

Global Volunteer will be responsible of running analysis on the needs of the NGO/non-profits/foundation, identifying points for improvements in their social projects and targeting the deficiencies by presenting realistic solutions that will directly impact the capacity of these organization to contribute to the development of the community they work with.

Project

The project aims to contribute to SDG #17 by building up the capacity of local NGO, non-profit organizations and/or foundations to contribute to social impact in their communities by collaborating with local social projects and engaging with grass-groot initiatives.

Logistics

As stated in EXPA. "Unknown" means EXPA does not say - never assume it is included. Confirm with the host committee before travelling.

• AccommodationProvided · cost covered
• MealsNot provided
• Local transportNot provided
• ComputerNot provided

Weekly activities

1. Week 1
   • Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project (surveys, interviews, etc.).
   • Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
   • Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and expected outcomes of the project.
   • Design the activities and workshops that will be implemented in the following weeks and receive feedback from the partner and AIESEC.
   • Prepare the implementation plan of the project together with the partner and determine the materials needed for the upcoming workshops.
2. Week 2
   • Workshop with the partner: Stakeholder mapping and community engagement in arts and culture.
   • Research similar art schools or cultural initiatives and identify good practices in creative education and community engagement.
   • Gather feedback from students, parents and instructors about the current workshops and possible improvements.
   • Build a development plan to improve the workshops and the visibility of the partner.
   • Identify potential collaborators (local artists, cultural groups, student clubs).
   • Analyse the partner’s current programs, branding and communication channels.
3. Week 3
   • Design a clear participant flow for new students joining workshops.
   • Create or improve the branding guideline and communication style for the art center’s workshops and events.
   • Support the partner in improving their social media presence and online visibility.
   • Organize and run creative workshops led by volunteers related to music, dance or visual arts (e.g., cultural dance workshop, rhythm/music workshop, collaborative art creation).
   • Prepare a creative networking / showcase event to promote the partner and its activities.
4. Week 4
   • Closing session with beneficiaries including reflection on their learning experience and cultural exchange.
   • Run online campaigns to promote the partner’s workshops and attract new participants.
   • Host a community networking event connecting artists, participants and potential collaborators
   • Conduct surveys or interviews with participants to measure the impact of the workshops.
   • Analyse the results and prepare the final project report with insights and recommendations.
   • Organize art showcase or performance events (music performance, dance show, art exhibition) involving beneficiaries and volunteers.

Requirements

Study levels: High School

Host

Organisation: OMEJ
Host committee: AIESEC in Meknes
City: Meknes

Contact the host committee