SKILLS-BASED VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
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Plastic Free Seas
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| IRD file Number |
91/12587 |
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Volunteer role
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In the field researcher
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Skill(s) required
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Use of mobile phone with internet access
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Description of work
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Plastic Free Seas is looking for volunteers to help collect data on the usage of single-use disposable hot drink cups while staying in a coffee shop. These plastic-lined paper cups are not recyclable in Hong Kong.
What volunteers need to do:
Contact Plastic Free Seas by email at juliemetta@gmail.com or by whats app at +33 6 49 38 7373 if interested.
The NGO will allocate you a district, and up to 5 coffee shops to visit during 3 different time periods: opening time till 10 am, 10 am till 3 pm, 3 pm till 7 pm.
Using the survey form provided by the NGO to will fill in specific data on your phone. Internet connection is required.
The process is very simple:
Have a quick walk around the seating area to do a spot check.
Fill in a short Google Form with information on the usage of hot drink cups by the people sitting in, not for takeaway.
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Length of service/commitment required
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2 hours to 24 hours
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Amount of time required per month
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2 hours (Increased service hours could be further discussed with applicants)
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Location of volunteer work
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Must work on location
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NGO office location
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Sheung Wan
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NGO mission and description of the organization's work
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Our mission is to have clean beaches in Hong Kong. The way we aim to achieve this is through:
Education and awareness in schools of our local issues in context to the global plastic pollution problem
Corporate events to encourage participation & understanding
Action campaigns at individual, community & government level
Engaging in and fostering programs to better define and understand the impact of plastic in our marine environment.
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| Impact of skills-based volunteer support on NGO and mission |
This data will help Plastic Free Seas to create a campaign targeting consumers and coffee shops, to encourage behavior change by consumers and action by coffee shops to reduce the use of disposable hot drink cups while 'drinking in'. The NGO will also share this information with the government so that they will have factual data on this problem for future legislation to reduce this unnecessary waste.
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| Language requirement |
Cantonese or English
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| Key contact person for service |
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Email: juliemetta@gmail.com
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| Start date for position |
Immediately |
| End date for position |
TBC |
| Remarks or special requirements |
N/A
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Possibility for the future paid position:
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No |
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