Opportunity Details

Village Capital | Would you like to mentor our Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration 2023 cohort?

The Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration Africa 2023, supported by Moody's Corporation, is an accelerator program that will support 10 entrepreneurs promoting ecosystem restoration by addressing deforestation, land degradation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and adverse climate change, which have emerged as some of the most pressing challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa.

MARKET MAPPING is a virtual session where mentors come in to provide feedback on whether entrepreneurs have correctly analysed their market size and strategies to capture their market.

SUMMARY
You’ll be required to read about the companies in the cohort in advance. Each mentor will be in a small
group with their assigned companies. Entrepreneurs will then be required to present their market sizing and analysis, and strategies of how to operate and add value within their market. The goal of this session is for teams to receive feedback around their market sizing and analysis, and strategies of how to operate and add value within their market.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for volunteers within Moody's that can offer insight into mapping a market opportunity process (TAM, SAM, SOM) and an understanding of what realistic objectives look like in terms of expansion and consolidation.
Interest and expertise in the ecosystem restoration space- specifically around deforestation, land degradation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and adverse climate change.
Work experience in least one sub-Saharan African country and or knowledge of the ecosystem.
Have a level of business acumen to be able to provide valuable insights regarding the subject matter.

BEFORE THE SESSION:
-Volunteers will receive a calendar invitation and a Mentor Prep including information about the session and the companies.
-The session will be held in English.

** Volunteers are welcome to participate in one or more program events.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

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Volunteering at BBG is a hands on, team building experience that caters to a range of
abilities, enabling maximum participation. Corporate volunteerism is important to maintaining the beauty and enjoyment of the Garden for all! Tools, gloves, and water are provided.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	20	n/a	n/a

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Fall household hazardous waste disposal. E-Waste (televisions, computers, monitors, cell phones, etc.), recycling, and secure document shredding.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge is one of the top startup accelerators of its kind in the world. We work with entrepreneurs from around the world who have developed some of the most promising solutions to create a more sustainable and resilient future for all. This volunteer opportunity seeks judges for a pivotal moment in the AcceliCITY program-- selecting the Top 50 Solutions. In May we started with 650 startups from 80 countries, now we need your help to provide invaluable feedback to these entrepreneurs and to score each to determine who moves on to the next round.

You are welcome to sign up for multiple one-hour sessions. Each one-hour session will be a one-on-one meeting with one team. They will share their pitch with you and then you will have an opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into their solution. After 45 minutes, the entrepreneur will exit and you will have 15 minutes to complete the Feedback Form (shared with the entrepreneur) and the Evaluation Form (not shared-- used for scoring purposes).

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Aug. 28th 9-10 am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 28th 10-11am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 28th 11am-12pm	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 29th 9-10am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 29th 10-11am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 29th 11am -12pm	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 30th 9-10am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 30 10-11am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 30 11am-12pm	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 31st 9-10am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 31st 10-11am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Aug. 31st 11am-12pm	no limit	n/a	n/a
Sept. 1st 9-10am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Sept. 1st 10-11am	no limit	n/a	n/a
Sept. 1st 11am-12pm	no limit	n/a	n/a

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We are a nonprofit organization driven by the purpose of combating ocean pollution, with the main strategy of containing floating solid waste and recovering degraded mangrove areas.

Rivers and estuaries with dense populations along their banks, especially on the peripheries, carry an enormous amount of plastic into the oceans. Ten rivers carry almost all of the plastic into the oceans. Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany, analyzed the concentration of plastic in 57 rivers around the world. Eight of them are in Asia, while two are in Africa. The biggest polluter is the Yangtze, located in China, which releases 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year into the ocean (more than is released by the other nine rivers combined). Together, the 10 rivers are responsible for dumping up to 2.75 million tons of plastic into the world's oceans each year.

Our voluntary actions are a research tool, environmental awareness and alert to the serious situation of marine pollution by plastic and mangrove deforestation in the Santos - São Vicente estuarine system. More than 80% of the plastic collected on the beaches in the region comes from disposal in mangrove areas occupied by stilt slums.

Since 2008 we have organized 160+ voluntary cleanup actions involving 4,000+ volunteers that removed 60+ tons of marine litter.

We believe that the recovery of rivers and estuaries is the main measure to drastically reduce the amount of plastic in the oceans. This is what we do, with your support, in the Santos - São Vicente estuarine system.

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We're looking for volunteering teams to come in and tidy up gardens and courtyards within Milton Keynes University Hospital. This will make a big difference to patients, families and staff, as often our 26 courtyard gardens are a space for people to spend time in, away from the wards and clinical areas. You'll need to bring in your own tools.

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We are looking for people to come onto the Milton Keynes University Hospital site and litter-pick with our estates team. Making the environment as nice as possible for our patients, their families and staff is so important, and you'll be playing a role in enhancing their experience. Vests and equipment can be provided.

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Join Free Plastic at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park's Jetty Pavilion for a trashy good time. Beach cleanup from 10-12 then we will sort the trash so we can collect all the plastic for Free Plastic to recycle into new products.

Please bring your reusable water bottle, reef safe sunscreen & comfortable shoes.

Bucket & glove provided. Service hours available.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a

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Pick up food from donor and deliver to a partner organization that serves people in need.

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The Forest Preserve District’s volunteer program is designed to engage volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents, and resources to support staff and programs in carrying out the mission, purpose, and guiding principles. The volunteer program offers opportunities to assist and support staff across many diverse programs.

We have many ways to volunteer on a flexible or short-term basis or with your employer, family, or civic group.

For more information about our volunteer programs, contact Volunteer Services at 630-933-7233 or volunteer@dupageforest.org.