Renewable Energy Volunteer Intern
Daily Tasks
As a Renewable Energy Intern at EcoSwell, you will be given ownership of the projects, directly co-managing our sustainable energy initiatives. The daily activities will vary depending on the progress and stage we are at in each project. This may include but is not limited to:
Designing renewable energy solutions and implementing any add-ons or improvements to the existing systems.
Leading research and coming up with relevant mechanical and electrical solutions in the construction of wind turbines, solar distillers and other potential renewable energy devices.
You will work directly with the directors to manage the budgets of materials required.
Getting involved in the actual installation work and upkeep of the projects.
Carrying out crowdfunding campaigns to raise funds for the implementation of more energy projects.
Online program
You can take part in this position through our online program as well at a discounted financial contribution.. The online activities for this project may include (but are not limited to):
Feasibility studies
Research into new sustainability solutions
Data monitoring and/or analysis
Report and/or grant/fund writing
In addition, you’ll be able to take part in the following online educational seminars, given by our Directors:
NGO/Social enterprise creation and management
Outreach and Business Development
Marketing (digital and promotional)
Sustainability perspectives from a local "on the ground" development organisation
International environmental and social sustainability standards
Before applying, please ensure that you have familiarized yourself with the information in regards to the financial contribution required for the volunteer internship. We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits of joining this program
We are in need of hard-working interns with an interest and/or background knowledge/experience in renewables to come to Lobitos and help us in the implementation of these projects. The benefits of taking part in this volunteer internship are:
Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO, having a real positive impact on a vulnerable community.
Work alongside experienced & passionate people from a range of disciplines & backgrounds.
Live and work in a surfing paradise in northern Peru, the land of endless summer.
Requirements
This volunteer internship is open to all disciplines, but is most suited for those interested in renewable energy systems and international and sustainable development. Undergraduates, postgraduates, PhDs and/or professionals are all welcome. However, we do ask for:
An academic, professional background or personal motivation in engineering, electronics, renewable energy systems, sustainable development or the like.
Minimum age 18.
Basic experience or strong motivation to work as part of a team away from home.
However, the most important thing is that you have an open mind, positive attitude and willingness to learn!
FOR EVERY VOLUNTEER INTERN THAT JOINS US, A local family will plant and care for a native TREE IN THE VOLUNTEER INTERNS NAME.
If you'd like to get in touch with our former volunteer interns to hear about their experiences with us, get in touch and we'd be happy to connect you.
“This internship is the full package”
This experience was truly career-defining and made me rethink my lifestyle and my values. I don't use those words lightly but EcoSwell has definitely won them. I enjoyed living at the EcoHouse for 3 months and have many amazing things to say about EcoSwell. I had the amazing opportunity to develop a wind turbine project. As a result, i obtained plenty of experience as an engineer and I still wow many employers with my story. Additionally, I learned how to live a sustainable life from a health and environmental perspective. The weekly planting day, the many ingenious way they implement sustainability at the house and the team's enthusiasm about sustainability made me fall in love with sustainability. Lobitos is a great place to go surfing but the unique environment lends itself also to hikes, chill gatherings outdoors and exploring the interesting history and culture of the place.