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Become a volunteer and make a difference.
We are young people, who care about protecting the environment and educating children. We are a community of volunteers trying to make a difference in the perception of the world around us. We work with the Tree of Life organisation, which is also a proud provider of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE).
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Tree of Life Ambassadors
What we do
We provide professional lectures and workshops to primary and secondary schools throughout Slovakia. In addition, we write articles, create graphics, programme, and organise events.
Why we do it
Our work has meaning and a real impact. At the same time, we are part of an inspiring community which cares about quality of life and the environment. Finally, we gain experience, professional aid and an opportunity to take advantage of international programmes and stays.
AMBASSADOR POSITIONS WE OFFER
Lecturer
Do you like to spread awareness about protecting the environment? You can test your skills with us. Your task will be to give lectures and workshops on environmental education directly at schools within your chosen region. This will help you gain professional experience and important skills for future employment.
Assistant Lecturer
Are you 15 to 17 years old and considering studying environmental disciplines? You can gain your first experience as an assistant lecturer in environmental education. You will provide support to the lecturer, and you can gradually become the main lecturer.
Methodologist
Are you a student of pedagogy who is interested in designing inspiring educational materials? Your task will be to create content for lectures and workshops in collaboration with Tree of Life methodologists. The materials will be prepared not only according to the topic, but also according to the grades of primary and secondary schools.
Tree of Life volunteers
As one of the oldest environmental organisations in Slovakia, The Tree of Life offers highschoolers and university students an opportunity to self-realise through volunteer work.
Editor
Do you enjoy writing and want to develop your talent? As a member of the Strom magazine editorial board, you will be tasked with writing articles related to the topic of the month, searching for and editing images for magazine articles, or translating articles from foreign sources.
Graphic designer / Illustrator
Are you creative and do you want your graphic creations to be used in schools across all of Slovakia? As a member of the creative team, you will be tasked with creating graphic elements for presentations, posters, teaching tools, methodological sheets and school websites.
Position made specifically for you
Do you have another vision for spreading environmental ideas in schools? Let us know how you would like to help, and we will try to create a position ideal for you.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN AS AN AMBASSADOR OR VOLUNTEER?
Meaningful work with real impact
Environmental issues affect every one of us, because we all contribute to them to a greater or lesser extent. It is you who could help make children aware of the consequences of their actions. At the same time you will gain volunteer and professional experience, whether in lecturing, creating materials or managing people.
Being part of an inspiring community
You will have the opportunity to work with the team of one of the oldest environmental organisations in Slovakia and you will meet young people from all over the country with the same interests as you. In addition, if you are interested in carrying out your bachelor's or master's thesis with us, we will provide you with a consultant and help you prepare the practical part.
The doors to Europe will open for you
The Tree of Life has partners across all of Europe, whether in similar organisations, research centres or schools.