【Internship Site Introduction】Wu-wei River Cultural and Educational Association (Yilan County, Taiwan)
The Wu-wei River area is characterized by expansive flatlands and a gently curved coastal bay, fostering a unique settlement where
agricultural and fishing communities coexist. In earlier times, local residents made effective use of
indigenous natural resources and maintained a close interdependent relationship with the surrounding environment.
The Wu-wei River Cultural and Educational Association is dedicated to the conservation of the local waterbird protected area. By
integrating community culture, habitat restoration, and experiential learning, the Association has transformed the community into a model
of an “Ecological Community Museum,” guiding the public to experience the three dimensions of sustainability—ecology, production, and
daily living—through environmental education.
In the field of environmental education, the Association has received significant recognition, including being awarded the Outstanding
Water Environment Patrol Team distinction in Yilan County for three consecutive years. It has also been ranked among the top two
performers in the Community Industry Category of the Ministry of Education’s Youth Summer Community Workplace Experience Program
on three separate occasions.
Internship Opportunities
This internship placement is designed to provide participants with practical engagement in community-based environmental conservation
and education initiatives. Core responsibilities may include:
1. Program Implementation and Thematic Education
- (1)Conduct field familiarization of the site and assist in the design and planning of the “Little Tern Ecological Education Program.”
- (2)Participate directly in environmental conservation actions, including the removal of invasive plant species and water resource protection
- activities.
2. Cultural and Creative Development & Community Branding
- (1)Develop cultural and creative products themed around local biodiversity, such as the Little Tern.
- (2)Assist in establishing an ecological conservation brand and implementing small-scale fundraising initiatives.
- (3)Contribute to strengthening community-based sustainable development by introducing innovative ideas and youth engagement.
Through these activities, interns will gain practical experience in community conservation, environmental education programming, and
sustainability-driven local development.