Project name: Regeneration and protection of natural spring ecosystems Hama Bay, Kenya
Short Title: Aquifer regeneration Hama Bay aquifer
Organization: AID THE NEEDY KENYA CBO
Project Location: Kenya, Homa-Bay County, Oyugis
Volunteer Type: Remote
Host organization profile:
We are a Community Based Organization working in Homa-Bay County, Kenya, with past experience in hosting volunteers in various community projects. We have been in place since 2007 carrying out community driven suitable development initiatives. We would appreciate having both options of volunteer that is on site and remote based on the necessities of the project plans.
Project summary:
Assist with designing and providing support for aquaifer regeneration planning. We will survey local springs, human interactions and inform the community about aproaches to safeguard the natural springs.
Skill needs:
Any of the following: Environment Conservation, biologist/botanist, field surveying, hydrologist
Time commitment:
10 hrs/month, for first several months
Requested Activities:
Deliverables and results:
Languages spoken:
English, Swahili
To apply
Please email your resume/CV and a brief statement on why you are interested in the position to: trevor.eakes@ecowb.org & danielle.reich@ecowb.org.
Volunteering for EcoWB:
-At EcoWB we are connecting volunteers to meaningful work with project makers. As a volunteer-led organization, we value a flexible remote-working environment which fosters collaboration and creativity. We are also exploring possibilities for fieldwork, arranged between the volunteer and the host organization. EcoWB has a give-what -you-can approach, offering short volunteer assignments to fit your lifestyle. Each volunteer experience is unique and tailored to the needs and availability of both project maker and volunteer(s).
*This is a prospective position: the project is under review, and we are assessing if volunteer support is available.