Research current state of Middlesbrough in terms of Doughnut Economics categories of ecological planetary boundaries and social foundation (SDGs). Visualise and present in blogs and social media. Great opportunity to showcase your skills.

What You'll Do: 

Follow the Doughnut Economics Action Lab's methodology of creating data portrait, and engaging stakeholders for continuous improvements. Research and find indicators of each categories - e.g. education, housing, political voice, health food etc. of Middlesbrough in comparison to national/international average/mean.  Assess if we are 'Thriving' within the Doughnut.  Research initiatives, community organisations contrinuting to the positive progress in each area.  Visualise findings and create blog/social media content.  If you feel strongly about a particular category, this may be a starting point of your new project if you are also interested in project management.

Why You'll Love It: 
Contributing to the new ways of looking at what we all strive for instead of forever consumarism and pursuing GDP growth.  Finding what it is for all people and the living planet to thrive by focusing on what matters, our environment and basic human needs.  Great opportunity for real-life research and web/social media content creation.  Global links with other cities and towns applying Doughnut Economics.
What You'll Learn: 
Doughnut Economics and variou ways to apply from Doughnut Economics Action Lab.  Learn from other cities and towns.  Learn about Middlesbrough what state it is in.  Research skills, creating effective visualisation and web/social media content that is engaging.  Engagement impact assessment.  PDCA. Teamwork and communication skills
Summary
Volunteering
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
3 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Organisation
Research
Written Communication
Analysis
Digital Literacy
Skills you should possess: 
Research
Social Media Marketing

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