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Environmental Justice Assistant

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Great 4.4  · 
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  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Enjoy the unique weather offered by the country of a thousand hills while contribute to the preservation of the biodiversity through capacity building
  • Gain the Rwandan experience through day to day interaction with local communities
  • Become more passionate about your major and propel your career with international experience
  • Make memories you will never forget during your free time like after work hours, weekend and day off excursions in a full comfort company of teammates and other travelers
  • Visit various wonders that this beautiful country offers including hiking, visiting national parks, beautiful lakes and beautiful beaches, learn the culture through story telling museums

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs

About the program

Opportunity for applicants to contribute to addressing conservation issues to ensure long term preservation of biodiversity legacy

About the rationale:

Environmental Justice programme aims at addressing some of the key issues affecting our biodiversity as identified by the national biodiversity policy. National Policy gives a list of key issues to be addressed if we’re to expect a sound and safe biodiversity. This programme ...

About the program

About the rationale:

Environmental Justice programme aims at addressing some of the key issues affecting our biodiversity as identified by the national biodiversity policy. National Policy gives a list of key issues to be addressed if we’re to expect a sound and safe biodiversity. This programme offers locals and non locals with opportunity to discuss issues affecting their environment, to propose appropriate actions for adaptation and mitigation though the provision of basic knowledge and skills in environmental and climate change issues towards the preservation of a biodiversity legacy.

Key issues:

  •  Environmental Education
  •  Environmental Clubs capacity building
  •  Climate change issues, mitigation and adaptation
  • Global warming
  • Water, soil, forests, energy management
  • Living with wildlife and oceans
  • Fauna and flora: Conservation and protection

Cross-cutting issues:
  • Tree nurseries management
  • Tree planting
  • Promoting Climate justice ambassadors through trainings and youth camps
  • School gardens development
  • Celebration of international environment week
  • Video and debates and conferences
  • Youth competitions

 About the programme

Volunteer for this programme will be working with local beneficiaries and Partners For Conservation field staff including (Project Manager, and Technicians) and other stakeholders including conservation and development agencies as well as the local authorities. In order to provide volunteers with many opportunities to learn and contribute to community conservation efforts in Rwanda, volunteers are elected to join the team that represents Partners For Conservation in functions, meetings and other conservation gathering.Partners For Conservation expects a pro-active volunteer ready to use the personal curiosity to learn and passion to move forward this programme.  

Interested volunteer will have a lifetime experience contribute to the national biodiversity strategy plan by working alongside communities in their efforts of rehabilitating degraded ecosystems, control of alien invasive species , develop/upgrade skills in conservation management as well as helping local community reap the full benefits of conservation.

About the location

The volunteer will be based and operate in Musanze district. Musanze is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Its capital city is Ruhengeri which; is also sometimes known as Musanze. Musanze is Rwanda's most mountainous district, containing the largest part of the Volcanoes National Park and its head office at Kinigi. Five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga chain (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura) are within the district boundaries. It is also in this district that most of Rwanda's mountain gorillas are found, making it the most popular tourist destination in the country. Musanze's capital, Ruhengeri, is one of the largest cities in Rwanda and serves as a hub for tourists.

It is easy for a volunteer to access the rest corners of the country from Musanze for example Musanze is at 1h drive from Gisenyi and the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Gisenyi is known for its super weekends for water sports lovers. Musanze is also at 2h30 drive from Kigali and at 25 minutes to the Cyanika, the Uganda border.



Typical day

A day as a volunteer varies on a daily basis. The day stars by a briefing at Partners For Conservation HQs before the volunteer drives to the field. The volunteer is required to carry some snacks and drinks as the lunch won’t be served until the field is one which normal goes beyond the lunch ...

Typical day

A day as a volunteer varies on a daily basis. The day stars by a briefing at Partners For Conservation HQs before the volunteer drives to the field. The volunteer is required to carry some snacks and drinks as the lunch won’t be served until the field is one which normal goes beyond the lunch time. After the field, the volunteer drives back to the office for a field report and preparation of the next day. The day ends at 4:30pm

Partners For Conservation ensures volunteer intervention supports the necessary need and where a volunteer is happy to intervene.  Partners For Conservation supports volunteer’s intervention by providing a comprehensive team involving among others a driver (where necessary), a local interpreter and senior officer/ project manager.  This is key to ensure there’s excellent communication on and off the field for a successful intervention and teamwork. 


Free-time activities

A volunteer is a free agent on the free, public day and on leave. However, volunteers are required to follow rules provided by the host. This implies that they are called to communicate their time in and out of the lodge for example.

Partners For Conservation recommends the best touristic activities ...

Free-time activities

A volunteer is a free agent on the free, public day and on leave. However, volunteers are required to follow rules provided by the host. This implies that they are called to communicate their time in and out of the lodge for example.

Partners For Conservation recommends the best touristic activities based to those available in and around the town although volunteers are free to choose according to their preferences.
Volunteers looking to travel away from their bases ( for holidays or leave for instance), they are requested to duly fill leave application forms available at Partners For Conservation.
Here is a list ( not exhaustive) of some activities:
  • Hiking ( volcanoes)
  • Hiking ( mountains)
  • Tour of Rwanda 
  • Safari to meet the big 5 in the unique national savannah park
  • Cycling
  • Other sports
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Lake activities
  • Art
  • Music
  • Nightlife 
  • Museums
  • Travel
  • Safaris
  • Restaurants, hotels, spas

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Volunteers are free to do whatever they want except political activities..

 


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (intermediate level) or French (intermediate level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

Application letters, CV and proof of education

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Mobilisation and training skills

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 16:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Partners For Conservation

The fee is dispatched as follow:

  1. Processing the visa
  2. Processing the working permit
  3. Lodging: Home stay or accommodations
  4. Meals: 3 per day
  5. Project Donation
  6. Airport shuttle ( please check with us before you book for your flight)
  7. In-country training and orientation.
  8. In-country staff supervision.
  9. 24/7 in-country support from partner
  10. Personalized Local Guide and Volunteer Care and Other Services
  11. Around the clock emergency support
  12. Certificate of Appreciation/Completion at the end of the Programme

Airport Pickup at Kigali International Airport

Partners For Conservation organize airport shuttle to pick and drop the volunteer.  Each times, Partners For Conservation ensures that there’s a person capable of speaking to the volunteer to avoid any culture shock. This is catered for by the volunteering fees.

Accommodation

The provided accommodation is located in Musanze town in a residential area far from bars and other beer selling points. It’s a self-contained dormitory with WI-Fi 24 hrs/24hrs. It has a nice garden outside

Musanze is a district in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Its capital city is Ruhengeri which; is also sometimes known as Musanze. Musanze is Rwanda's most mountainous district, containing the largest part of the Volcanoes National Park and its head office at Kinigi. Five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga chain (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura) are within the district boundaries. It is also in this district that most of Rwanda's mountain gorillas are found, making it the most popular tourist destination in the country. Musanze's capital, Ruhengeri, is one of the largest cities in Rwanda and serves as a hub for tourists.

It is easy for a volunteer to access the rest corners of the country from Musanze for example Musanze is at 1h drive from Gisenyi and the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Gisenyi is known for its super weekends for water sports lovers. Musanze is also at 2h30 drive from Kigali and at 25 minutes to the Cyanika, the Uganda border.

Food & Beverages

Yes, we provide three meals a day including continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of our cuisine is local which, includes French fries. We serve soft drinks only and no beer as we don't sell it.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali. We assist you to find cheap flights to Rwanda. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Rwanda provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Rwanda you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Rwanda. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Volunteer can join this programme at any time throughout the year as dictated by the targeted population. On arrival, Partners For Conservation organizes a shuttle to pick up the volunteer at the airport (the organisation also provides a shuttle to drop the volunteer at the end of the volunteering). Upon arrival at PFC HQs and introduction to the staff, a volunteer is given a week for cultural immersion after which he’s introduced to the field and partners including beneficiaries and local authorities of where the activities are located. During the cultural immersion programme, the volunteer assisted by a personal interpreter visits important places in the area such as markets, recreation places etc and is introduced to the ways of living of Rwandans.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 623€
3 weeks 1,005€
4 weeks 1,290€
5 weeks 1,575€
9 weeks 2,715€
17 weeks 4,995€
50 weeks (max. stay) 12,000€
Average fees 276€/week

Program fees

276€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Partners For Conservation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Partners For Conservation

Great 4.4 rating (40 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2014

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Emmanuel

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Building communities capable to influence local conservation and development decisions through promotional protection and conservation actions for a biodiversity legacy.

Meet your organization

ABOUT PARTNERS FOR CONSERVATION


Partners For Conservation is a Rwandan charity that was founded in 2014. It was registered by the Rwanda Governance Board as a local non-governmental organization under nº343/RGB/NGO/LP/07/2018.

Its overall mission is to save a biodiversity legacy through the promotion, protection and conservation. Partners For Conservation serves as a platform that provides opportunities to everyone from farmers to businessmen; from children to adults; from illiterates to academics; from low-income people to donors; from volunteers to professionals, to appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards the conservation of the biodiversity.

Objectively, Partners For Conservation is dedicated to the extension and sharing of opportunities in promotion, protection and conservation of biodiversity through Education, Community Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Public Health and Environmental Justice.


PARTNERS FOR CONSERVATION APPROACH


Partners For Conservation believes in the innate capabilities of every human being in biodiversity promotion, protection and conservation. For this, PFC advocates for a partnership of all stakeholder as an utmost requisite to ensure a biodiversity legacy while driving feeling of responsibility and ownership. Thus, the establishment of Partners For Conservation as platform where every single contribution is accounted for. Partners For Conservation believes that a such partnership remains a key drive of inclusive and participation of all stakeholders in local needs assessment, designing priorities and relevant strategies to address identified them. Our intervention is driven by the desire of promote education so to build the capacity of locals and raise their awareness to ensure they are empowered enough to actively participate in community and conservation processes and are capable to influence decisions affecting both the community and conservation welfare. 


OUR OBJECTIVES


Partners For Conservation is dedicated to the extension and sharing of opportunities in promotion, protection and conservation of biodiversity through Education, Community Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Public Health and Environmental Justice to allow all society members to appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards the conservation of the biodiversity.


PHILOSOPHY


At Partners For Conservation, we believe in the innate capability of every human being to promote, protect and conserve biodiversity. We aim at driving everyone’s appreciation and celebration of her/his contributions towards the conservation of the biodiversity.


GOALS


Partners For Conservation aims at preserving a legacy through the promotion, protection and conservation of biodiversity.

Partners For Conservation believes that everyone is born a conservator, and that only good will and means make the difference. We work to serve as the only platform through which; farmers to businessmen, children to adults, illiterates to academicians, poor to wealthy people, volunteers to professionals, interns to researchers are able to contribute towards a just world.

Currently, Partners For Conservation is contributing to the promotion, protection and conservation of national biodiversity through a holistic intervention axed on Conservation, Education, Community Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Public Health and Environmental Justice activities to promote the social-economic integration of poor, vulnerable and marginalized people surrounding the gorilla habitat.

One of the national biodiversity flag-bear is Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorillas. One species is found in the Volcanoes mountains of Central Africa within three National Parks: Mgahinga in South-west of Uganda, Volcanoes in North West Rwanda, and Virunga in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The other is found in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. According to the most recent census mountain gorillas stands at an estimated 1,000 individuals (2018 gorilla census)


Despite being removed from the IUCN Red List of critically endangered species, mountain gorillas remain endangered and their survival remains dependent on conservation efforts. (I.U.C.N Red list, 2018). This success is credited to a number of efforts by individuals and consortium initiated to support conservation interventions such as; research and monitoring of gorilla health, and improving social-economic living conditions of communities surrounding the park.


For its exceptional biodiversity values, in 1983 UNESCO added this park to the International Man and Biosphere Reserves. Despite this, the park is subject to a variety of serious and growing anthropogenic pressures largely related to it being situated in one of the most densely populated parts of Rwanda.

40 reviews · rating4.4

Marian rating3.4

2024 at Environmental Justice Assistant

This summer I spent two months interning for Partners for Conservation in Musanze, Rwanda. Over this time I enjoyed exploring the intersection of conservation with social issues, specifically the impacts in the local historically marginalized populations with a specific interest in agriculture. ..
Matindi Benson rating5

2023 at Environmental Justice Assistant

My volunteering experience with Partners for Conservation in Rwanda was nothing short of extraordinary. As a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, I felt right at home teaching children about the importance of preserving the environment and addressing climate change. The receptive ...
Pascal Borkhard rating5

2022 at Environmental Justice Assistant

I have had the pleasure to be with Emmanuel and team from Partners For Conservation for three months. It has been an amazing experience, where I was able to contribute to the community development in rural Rwanda. On the other hand I have learned so many things about conservation, biodiversity, ...
Pelorine Umudahogora rating5

2020 at Environmental Justice Assistant

As Environmental Education Innovator, I have Spearheaded by the creation of a comprehensive Environmental Education Manual, working closely with the Education Officer to ensure the material was both informative and engaging for various audiences. I have Designed and executed a series of ...
Bri Wolfe rating5

2019 at Environmental Justice Assistant

Working with emmanuel was one of the best experiences of my life. I was able to put all that I had learned in school to action and learn how to do field research. I learned how to be a self starter, and I gained a new African family. ..
Stella rating4.2

2024 at Community Empowerment Assistant

During my time here I got to see an extensive and immersive experience in Rwanda, we visited all 9 districts! The housing was clean and nice, located in a safe and beautiful area with access to amenities and nearby things to do. The host was very friendly and a lot of fun to hang out with and talk ...

Location

Africa > Eastern Africa > Rwanda > Musanze

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