Wildlife Conservation Project
Charisma Movement’s commitment to promoting environmental awareness and appreciation began in 2016. In 2020, our flagship environmental project was rebranded to the Wildlife Conservation Project (previously Project Penyu), as we expanded our wildlife and environment of interest to include terrapins, mangroves and fireflies as our wildlife and environment of interest, while continuing exposure to turtle conservation efforts.
As part of the Wildlife Conservation Project 2021, Charisma Movement plans to encourage a citizen scientist campaign on two chosen fields, the coral reef ecosystem and the nesting and foraging sea turtle. We would also contribute to the conservation of marine wildlife and highlight the connection between sustainable tourism and its effect on Malaysia's wildlife, especially in the marine environment. This year, we will be focusing not just on enhancing the volunteering experience, but also on the social and cultural effect on environmental issues.
To instil a sense of stewardship towards the environment amongst Malaysian youths, through hands-on conservation work and mini-projects.
To affirm the importance of sustainable tourism and its direct impact on wildlife and the environment.
To engage with the local community via acts of community service (i.e. beach clean-ups, adoption family).
AIMS OF THE PROJECT
To raise awareness on wildlife conservation efforts to the public by conducting post-event social media campaigns and school engagement programmes.
To embed the experience of the citizen scientist into this programme to influence youths with a non-environmental background.
To respond to the importance of waste management and the water footprint in Malaysia.
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PROGRAMME TIMELINE
Dates/Deadlines | Activities |
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19th April – 2nd May | Wildlife Conservation Project volunteer recruitment |
23rd May | Announcement of successful volunteers |
23rd May – 30th May | Acceptance of volunteer roles |
30th May | Opening Ceremony/Icebreaking |
June - July | Fundraising |
July | Know-Before-You-Go (Pre-Departure Training) |
2nd August – 8th August | WCP 2021 (Team 1) |
9th August – 15th August | WCP 2021 (Team 2) |
28th August | School Attack |
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Youths between the ages of 18-30 years old.
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Open to any nationality and field of study.
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Able to commit to the entirety of the Wildlife Conservation Project from June-August 2021.
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Team player, creative and passionate to save the environment.
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For volunteers who wish to join the Coral Team, you need to present a valid diving licence. CM will arrange for a PADI OWD licence for those who do not have one, however, this is at the volunteer’s own expense.
ELIGIBILITY
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Phase 1: 2nd – 7th August 2021
Phase 2: 9th – 14th August 2021
Date
Duration
6 Days 5 Nights
Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu, Malaysia
Venue
Wildlife Conservation Project (WCP) 2021 is a volunteer-fundraising programme that requires volunteers to fundraise a selected amount goal prior to the pilot trip in August 2021.
Volunteers will be given a 2-month period to fundraise the amount with Charisma Movement’s guidance. 100% of the money fundraise will be used for the conservation project.
Additionally, WCP 2021 is open to all youths from any background or field of study as CM will provide all necessary training in the virtual pre-departure event, Know-Before-You-Go (KBYG). All of the volunteers are expected to attend to learn the skills and knowledge needed before going on the physical pilot trip.
*The timeline above are tentative and subject to change.
CHOOSE YOUR TEAM!
Volunteers are free to choose their own field of interest. WCP2021 comprises of two teams that offer a variety of activities in promoting the citizen scientist programme.
TURTLE TEAM
The Turtle Team will aid the
sea turtle conservation efforts of the Perhentian Turtle Project in the Perhentian Island. The volunteers will be assisting the NGO in monitoring the population of sea turtles by gathering biometric data by using a photo-identification technique.
CORAL TEAM
The Coral Team will work hand-in-hand with the Perhentian Marine Research Station and Alunan Coral Project to restore and conserve the coral reefs of Perhentian Island. The volunteers will also assist in a coral watch programme with the local kids in the Kg. Nelayan community with help of the Perhentian Eco Education Project.
Charisma Movement will take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will:
1. Ensure that all volunteers are tested for the COVID-19 test and obtain a negative result prior to the pilot project.
2. Undertake all safety measures and standard operating procedures throughout the programme.
3. Ensure that none of the volunteers are allowed onto the project if they present with any of the early common symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, dry cough, and fatigue as well as other less common symptoms such as loss of taste or smell, aches and pains, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, red eyes, diarrhoea, or a skin rash. If these symptoms occur, volunteers will be advised to attend a medical check-up and get a doctor’s advice.
Volunteer recruitment is now open from 19th April – 2nd May 2021.
Please bear in mind that the interviews will be done on a rolling basis and applications will be closed once we have gathered enough volunteers. Apply now!
