UNITAR CIFAL Hubei has initiated the “Embrace the Wild” public welfare activity under the theme of “Be Part of the Plan” for the 2024 International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), aiming to call for more people to protect biodiversity and implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Online, we encourage more people to make their voices heard through creative works (participation details can be found in the comments section). Offline, we will also launch thematic educational activities under the "Embrace the Wild" initiative, exploring a series of “wild” routes through unique itinerary designs and experiences, encouraging more people to participate and act on biodiversity protection.
This Thursday, we will kick off the field exploration of the first “wild” route and are inviting outdoor enthusiasts, ecological protection advocates, and anyone who wants to experience the public welfare actions of international organizations to join us!
### Highlights of the Exploration Itinerary:
1. Summer Resort: Waipo Pit is a lush area with cool mountain streams, making it an ideal summer resort.
2. Distinctive Cultural Features: Thirteen ethnic groups have developed unique and precious cultures here, forming Waipo Pit’s distinctive cultural landscape.
3. Rich Summer Activities: With great water quality and various depths, the area is suitable for activities such as stream hiking, fishing, shrimp catching, and swimming among the rocks, allowing participants to have wonderful interactions with nature.
### Volunteer Recruitment Details for the Exploration Experience:
1. Date: July 11, all day.
2. Gathering Location: Waipo Pit, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province (further details about the location and highlights can be found in the comments section).
3. As a Volunteer Explorer, you will gain:
- Experience with International Organizations: Participate in the first public welfare action route exploration initiated by a UN agency, learn about the operations and standards of international public welfare projects, and broaden your horizons.
- Accumulated Volunteer Experience: Your participation in this public welfare activity will contribute to the promotion of biodiversity protection.
- Unique Professional Experience as a Route Explorer: Become a co-creator in developing the “Embrace the Wild” route, unlocking an experience different from ordinary travel.
4. We are looking for individuals who:
- Are 18 years old or above, possessing relevant legal responsibility and self-protection abilities.
- Have good physical fitness and can adapt to the current high-temperature environment, cooperating to complete related exploration tasks.
- Have a team spirit, follow the itinerary arrangements and management, and possess good communication skills to interact amicably with other team members.
- Love the outdoors, advocate for ecological protection, and are eager to participate in public welfare actions initiated by international organizations.
5. Participation Fee: There are no additional fees for this exploration experience; all expenses for food, accommodation, and activities during the trip are self-funded.
6. Registration Deadline: By midnight on July 10.
7. How to Register: Submit a registration form.
8. Suggested Items to Bring:
- Sun Protection: Sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses (the swimming area has some shaded spots to avoid excessive sun exposure).
- Insect Protection: Be cautious of insect bites on the shore; consider bringing insect repellent.
- Fun Gear: For swimming, bring goggles, swimwear, and a change of clothes; nets, catching gear, and water guns are also recommended; as some rocks can be slippery, consider wearing non-slip shoes.
- Other Items: You may bring a small stool, folding table, fruits, snacks, etc.
If you also want to join this special exploration journey, walk with us on a “wild” route, and contribute to this public welfare initiative launched by our organization, you are welcome to register!