Coastal Management Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Philippines • Asia - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2026
About The Project
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Review existing laws and guidelines that govern the management of coastal and marine resources for potential areas of improvement.
Conduct participatory coastal resource assessments and synthesize findings.
Facilitate environmental education and awareness activities for youth and community groups to promote stewardship.
Develop or update technical databases.
Draft project proposals that outline objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Train youth, women, and fisherfolk on topics such as coastal resource assessment and monitoring, proper waste disposal, and the development of education materials.
Establish or enhance marine-protected areas and management systems.
Develop business concepts and alternative livelihoods in the community.
Support the disaster risk reduction and management office’s coastal resource management planning and activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting ecotourism start-ups or providing management training for marine-protected areas.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 2, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Review existing laws and guidelines that govern the management of coastal and marine resources for potential areas of improvement.
Conduct participatory coastal resource assessments and synthesize findings.
Facilitate environmental education and awareness activities for youth and community groups to promote stewardship.
Develop or update technical databases.
Draft project proposals that outline objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Train youth, women, and fisherfolk on topics such as coastal resource assessment and monitoring, proper waste disposal, and the development of education materials.
Establish or enhance marine-protected areas and management systems.
Develop business concepts and alternative livelihoods in the community.
Support the disaster risk reduction and management office’s coastal resource management planning and activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting ecotourism start-ups or providing management training for marine-protected areas.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 2, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training