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On the Map [6 weeks]

Kelaniya 11300, Sri Lanka

SDG 8

Project Description

Global Volunteers will be responsible for fostering workshops and educational spaces aimed to build the capacity of the community to promote tourism in their locality. They will also run field research on the cultural, historical and environmental value of the region, to help the community create engaging tourism proposals for the market.

The project aims to contribute to SDG #8 by enhancing the capacity of local communities to build a promote sustainable local tourism activities that bring revenue and boost employavility in the region.

Partner Organization

The Marvel Sri Lanka Adventures & Expeditions

Collaborating with AIESEC to create impactful global volunteer experiences

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 8: Making an Impact

"By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products"

Weekly Program Schedule

Week 1

5 Activities

Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used

Week 2

5 Activities

Travel to nearby cities and visits to local realities, rather than the stereotypical tourist sights.
Map out the undervalued tourist attractions in the visited cities and develop comprehensive plans to enhance visibility, improve experiences, and promote sustainable tourism.
Engage with the local residents in order to gain insights into the community perspectives that go beyond the typical tourist attractions
Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather information on current tourism practices, local culture, and community needs.
Plan and deliver a small local attraction campaign to promote the workshops and activities to be run in week 3 and 4. You can use mouth to mouth promotion and visit local business to directly invite people.

Note: This schedule provides an overview of planned activities. The specific details may be adjusted based on local conditions and participant needs.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education Background

2 Required

MarketingRequired

OtherRequired

Required Skills

3 Required

AdaptabilityRequired

Analytical thinkingRequired

Content MarketingRequired

Language Requirements

1 Required

EnglishRequired

Education Level

1 Options

High School

Practical Information

Accommodation

Accommodation during your stay

Provided by AIESEC

Yes

Cost Covered

Yes

Transportation

Local transportation to project site

Provided by AIESEC

Yes

Cost Covered

Note: This is provided but not covered in the project fee.

Important: The logistics information provided here is specific to this project. For any special requirements or accommodations, please contact the AIESEC office after applying.

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Available Dates

Start Date

Jun 1, 2026

End Date

Jul 13, 2026

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May 19, 2026

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