Community Forest and Environment Advocate - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Nepal - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
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United States
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
About The Job
Apply by :
June 15, 2026
Know By
August 1, 2026
Depart On
January 14, 2027
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Communities in Nepal are looking for support as they strengthen the sustainable management of natural resources and inspire younger generations to get involved.
Nepal is among the countries most susceptible to environmental risks due to its topography, the dependency on the environment for livelihoods, and the limited adaptive capacity of rural communities. As temperatures increase, weather-related events such as forest fires, flooding and landslides are becoming more frequent. The effects of these environmental shocks are exacerbated by rapid and unmanaged urbanization, and an imbalance between infrastructure development and biodiversity maintenance—ultimately resulting in soil erosion and a lack of solid waste management. Forests are integral to rural life in Nepal; they provide wood for fuel, timber for construction and furnishings, as well as medicinal and aromatic plants for human health. As such, Nepal’s government is concentrating on the sustainable production and supply of forest products, improvement of biodiversity, increased contribution of forests to national economic development, and the protection of forest ecosystems.
As a Community Forest and Environment Advocate, you will collaborate with community members to strengthen local capacity, especially among youth, to sustainably manage the environment and natural resources that rural people depend on. Together, you will promote youth leadership, gender equity, and mobilization within historically marginalized communities for positive environmental outcomes.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in promoting environmental awareness in schools and communities, and one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
June 15, 2026
Know By
August 1, 2026
Depart On
January 14, 2027
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Communities in Nepal are looking for support as they strengthen the sustainable management of natural resources and inspire younger generations to get involved.
Nepal is among the countries most susceptible to environmental risks due to its topography, the dependency on the environment for livelihoods, and the limited adaptive capacity of rural communities. As temperatures increase, weather-related events such as forest fires, flooding and landslides are becoming more frequent. The effects of these environmental shocks are exacerbated by rapid and unmanaged urbanization, and an imbalance between infrastructure development and biodiversity maintenance—ultimately resulting in soil erosion and a lack of solid waste management. Forests are integral to rural life in Nepal; they provide wood for fuel, timber for construction and furnishings, as well as medicinal and aromatic plants for human health. As such, Nepal’s government is concentrating on the sustainable production and supply of forest products, improvement of biodiversity, increased contribution of forests to national economic development, and the protection of forest ecosystems.
As a Community Forest and Environment Advocate, you will collaborate with community members to strengthen local capacity, especially among youth, to sustainably manage the environment and natural resources that rural people depend on. Together, you will promote youth leadership, gender equity, and mobilization within historically marginalized communities for positive environmental outcomes.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in promoting environmental awareness in schools and communities, and one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience