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TRAINING ASSOCIATE (Natural Building & Sustainable living)

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The experience

The Training Associate designs and conducts training programs on natural building techniques, sustainable living, and responsible tourism. They oversee participant enrollment, fundraising, and pre-program promotion to ensure maximum engagement. By fostering impactful learning experiences, they empower participants with practical skills and sustainable practices while supporting organizational goals and community development initiatives.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

1 day off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 25 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

TGG Foundation offers one-month onsite training under its Global Citizen Program and Bridging-the-gap program in Wayanad. You can conduct your skill development training program during this period.

For greater participation of people and wider impact, please coordinate with the foundation to set the ground ready, well in advance before your visit.




Activities & Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Program Development & Facilitation
2) Participant Enrollment & Engagement
3) Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
4) Event Coordination & Logistics
5) Community & Impact Engagement
6) Marketing & Outreach
7) Continuous Improvement

EXPERIENCE
2+ years of experience in training, program coordination, or project management.
Hands-on experience in natural building techniques (e.g., rammed earth, mud block, adobe, bamboo, or cob construction) and sustainable practices.
Exposure to responsible tourism and community-based projects is an advantage.

SKILLS
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Ability to design and deliver interactive and practical training modules.
Proficiency in fundraising, marketing, and participant outreach strategies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills to manage logistics and event planning.

Rules

Obtain an RHM Registration https://tggfct.org/responsible-human-mission/ by opting "Short term engagement" and Global Citizen

KEEP THEM OUT BEFORE ENTERING : Please leave your ego outside before entering the centers created by TGG; there’s no room for them here. We kindly request that you approach with humility and acknowledge the tremendous effort it takes to create such an opportunity. We extend the same courtesy and respect in return since we too realise the effort taken by you to travel all the way to meet us here to participate in this exchange program.