Volunteer architect at Malaysian Nature Society
Malaysian Nature Society is looking for a volunteer architect or designer to help them with the fit out of their community outreach centre in Gerik, Perak. Start date: 30th Jan 2012. Applicants should contact Arkitrek using our contact form. (http://arkitrek.com/contact-3/)
The volunteer will take the lead in space planning the first floor of the 'Hokkien Association' building in Gerik. Work will also include design of furniture, screens and fittings using reclaimed or recycled materials or sustainable forest produce such as Bertam Palm. The volunteer would also have to coordinate with street artists who will be engaged to paint murals and with local Orang Asli who will supply forest products and craftsmanship.
The position would suit a Malaysian student or graduate who is willing to committ a minimum of 2 months working in Gerik. MNS will provide overland transport from within West Malaysia to Gerik and accommodation in Gerik. The volunteer will be expected to work independently and should be willing to oversee the whole cycle i.e. design to working with Orang Asli to sourcing the materials and completion of finished products. This could take 2-3 months with opportunities for additional return visits at weekends.
The volunteer will live and work together with MNS field staff in Gerik. They will report weekly to MNS head office and liaise with the field staff. There will be ample opportunity to explore the magnificent rainforest and learn the ways of it's plants and animals from the locals.
The volunteer will live and work together with MNS field staff in Gerik. They will report weekly to MNS head office and liaise with the field staff. There will be ample opportunity to explore the magnificent rainforest and learn the ways of it's plants and animals from the locals.
The purpose of the MNS Gerik Community Centre is for MNS and other conservationists working in the Belum Temenggor Forest Complex to engage with local residents to build consensus and support for conservation rather than logging of this 130 million year old rainforest.
For more information about the MNS Save Temenggor Campaign please refer to the MNS website. Even if you can't volunteer, join MNS to add your voice to the call for conservation.
More: http://arkitrek.com/http:/arkitrek.com/volunteer-for-mns/
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