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Remote volunteer to assist in restoration project
Descripción
Descripción
- Located in T/A Mbawela, Thyolo District, southern Malawi. Ecosystem Restoration Communities
- Challenges include deforestation, soil erosion, river siltation, drying up rivers, reduced vegetation, loss of wildlife etc. Ecosystem Restoration Communities
- Since 2020: ~123 hectares of degraded land restored; ~270,000 trees planted. Ecosystem Restoration Communities
- Over 6,500 community members have taken part in trainings and awareness campaigns; community-led forest restoration committees are active; local bylaws are being applied. Ecosystem Restoration Communities
- The project activities include: tree planting, food‐growing, erosion control, agroforestry, restoration of livelihoods (e.g., poultry), fire prevention, cover cropping, and compost making. Ecosystem Restoration Communities
Possible Remote Volunteer Roles
Role
What They Could Do Remotely
Social media & Marketing
Create or schedule posts, manage social media accounts, make content (graphics, short videos), raise awareness globally about the project.
Fundraising / Grant Writing
Research international grant opportunities, help write grant proposals, help crowd‑fund campaigns, and manage donor relations.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Help design simple metrics or tracking systems, data entry/analysis (if locals are collecting data), and report writing.
Teaching / Education Support
Produce educational materials (online), help with adult learning (e.g. sustainable agriculture theory), children’s environmental education content.
Videography / Storytelling
Collect stories, edit videos (if remote footage or local smartphone footage can be shared), write stories/blog posts, take photographs, and make newsletters.
Water Management / Agroforestry Advice
If someone has technical knowledge (even basic), they can do remote advising, prepare training modules, and conduct literature reviews.
Regenerative Agriculture / Composting Advice
Sharing best practices, preparing guides, and remote mentoring/support for farmers.
Volunteer Opportunity – Remote Support for Chipembere Ecosystem Restoration, Malawi
Chipembere Community Development Organisation (CCDO) is looking for remote volunteers outside of Malawi who are passionate about environmental restoration, community development, and sustainable livelihoods. No formal qualifications are required—just a willingness to share what you know and to support our efforts from wherever you are.
About Us
We are restoring degraded land in T/A Mbawela, Thyolo District, southern Malawi, through tree‐planting, erosion control, agroforestry, strengthening conservation bylaws, entrepreneurship training, and more. We have restored over 123 hectares and planted ~270,000 trees since 2020. Ecosystem Restoration Communities
What We Need Help With (Remote Roles):
- Fundraising / grant research & writing
- Social media, marketing, awareness campaigns
- Monitoring & evaluation of project impact
- Creating content: videos, stories, blogs, educational materials
- Technical support in water management, regenerative agriculture, composting
- Teaching or workshops (online) for adults or children
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference in ecosystem restoration and community resilience
- Collaboration with local communities and learning about Malawi’s environment and culture
- Flexible hours; work from home / wherever you are
How to Apply / Interested?
Please send us:
- A short description of yourself and where you live
- What remote role(s) do you like to help with
- Any particular skills or experience (even informal)
- Why are you interested in working with Chipembere
For more information, visit our website page:https://www.ecoasystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/chipembere-malawi/
Ubicación
Ubicación Asociada
Bvumbwe post office building Thyolo , Malawi
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Applicants should submit a brief statement of interest (max 300 words) outlining their motivation, relevant skills or experience, and the role they wish to support. Optional: attach a CV or portfolio if available (PDF or Word format preferred). If applying for a creative or technical role (e.g., social media, grant writing, content creation), include one sample of previous work. Please email your application to [insert email address] with the subject “Remote Volunteer Application – [Your Name]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No formal qualifications required—passion, commitment, and willingness to contribute are most important.
