Support visiting activists from China and Kenya
ORGANIZATION: International Rivers
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On Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 1pm at Fort Mason in San Francisco, International Rivers will bring together two generations of courageous and visionary activists from different corners of the world: Dai Qing (China) and Ikal Angelei (Kenya). These remarkable women will appear together on a rare visit to San Francisco for the event, The New Great Walls: Stories of China’s Dams from Three Gorges to the Horn of Africa.
Volunteer roles:
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about protecting rivers and rights to assist us at this event and at a two-day symposium at UC Berkeley preceding this event, entitled "After Three Gorges Dam, What Have We Learned?" (April 14-15).
Roles include:
- Videography on April 15
- Interpretation (Chinese to English) on April 13 or 14
- Event set up/clean up on April 13, 14, or 15
Each volunteer shift should be around 2-3 hours. Admission to either of these events will be free.
More opportunities with International Rivers
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About International Rivers
Location:
2150 Allston Way, Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
International Rivers protects rivers and defends the rights of communities that depend on them. We work to stop destructive dams and promote water and energy solutions for a just and sustainable world.
Description
International Rivers works to protect rivers and rights, and promote real solutions for meeting water, energy and flood management needs. We have played a central role in building the global river protection movement and continually work to broaden and strengthen its reach. We foster grassroots organizations in more than 60 countries and promote the leadership of our regional partners by providing technical and strategic advice, and bringing them together at international meetings.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fort Mason CenterBldg. C, Room 260San Francisco, CA 94123
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2012
SKILLS
- Online Flash/Video Production
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A