Be a Volunteer
The Programme is a platform for young adults who are genuinely concerned for the environment, who have some skills and who are willing to contribute their time and effort for environmental conservation.
Short-term Objectives: To engage in work that is beneficial to the environment and the community
Long-term Objectives: To engage people of all ages in environmental conservation
To be a leading volunteer group in educating the public about the environment
Benefits of being a Volunteer with GEC
Being a volunteer will give you the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills, and provide you a better understanding of the world.
Some of the opportunities you will gain from being a volunteer with GEC:
- Inside knowledge about current environmental issues in Malaysia
- Hands-on training/ experience in various fields
- Leadership skills
- The opportunity to meet new people
- The opportunity to make new friends
- The chance to networking with people in the environment field
- Widen your perspectives
- Develop new skills
Areas of Work and Brief Description
Photography
- Capture the moments at GEC events and workshops for our collection
- Contribute unique photos on environmental issues on a regular basis
Writing and Media Relations
- Write pre-event and post-event press releases
- Pitch feature stories to the daily newspapers or magazines
- Pitch publicity ideas to TV and radio stations
Training
- Assist in GEC training events, workshops and other events
Event Management
- Assist in the planning, preparation and implementation of events and workshops
Advertising & Design
- Conceptualise ideas and create designs for educational materials, exhibition materials and other needs
IT & Website Development and Maintenance
- Assist in website development and maintenance for all GEC websites
- Assist in internal office computer maintenance
Administration and organization
- Assist GEC staff in administrative matters and office organization
- Take charge of managing GEC’s database
Individual/Group Research and Projects
- Undertake your very own research activities or surveys to gain valuable baseline information or public opinion about an environmental issue
Group Fund Raising and Campaign Activities
- Work with as a group of volunteers to develop a campaign to raise funds for GEC’s River Care Fund
- Work with other volunteers to develop campaigns to raise awareness about environmental issues
Who we’re looking for
A GEC Volunteer should:
- Have a strong desire to contribute back to the environment and to society
- Be willing to learn and contribute innovative ideas for GEC’s projects and campaigns
- Take the extra step and initiative in the things they do
- Be enthusiastic and motivated to work hard
- Have a fun, friendly and honest character