Be a part of Žmergo team!
Help us in taking care of our planet and in protecting natural and cultural environment.
Activity dates: 01.02.2017. – 31.01.2018.
Description:
The volunteer will be the part of quickly developing organisation, which works on various projects connected with sustainable development, environment protection and cultural heritage. Žmergo creates an inspiring environment in which all EVS volunteers can take initiative and be a part of a team. The project will take place in Opatija, a sea town in western Croatia, just southwest of Rijeka on the Adriatic coast.
Activities:
- event management – planning and implementing different types of events, mostly for national campaign Zelena cistka;
- IT projects – working with databases and web administration, uploading pictures and videos on Žmergo’s website and Facebook pages (along with the text);
- promotion activities – promotion of all Žmergo’s activities on-line, in local media or through public presentations, producing video materials and photos that will help to increase the visibility of the projects;
- education about environmental issues – various seminars or workshops held in the office of the organisation, schools or during various activities that will be held for public;
- PR activities – designing the PR strategy (for example how to use social media, when to contact newspapers and television, etc.) by using existing Žmergo’s PR contact database;
- marketing activities – fundraising and finding sponsorships. Description of hosting organisation: Association Žmergo is a Croatian civil society organization based in Opatija. It was founded in 1994. by local enthusiasts inspired to improve the quality of life in local community, as well as on national level. Main aims of our activities are preserving the environment, protecting natural and cultural heritage, as well as promoting sustainable development. Also, the association dedicates itself to implement projects that are directed towards education and promotion of positive values.
VOLUNTEER PROFILE:
- enthusiastic , motivated and interested in NGO work
- able to work independently and to plan their activities
- team-player
- can-do attitude, willingness to learn
- open to new cultures
- interested in ecology and sustainable development
- knowledge of graphic designing will be an asset
- knowledge of Croatian language will be an asset
