Volunteer: Marine Conservation in the Seychelles

Duration: 4-12 weeks commitment

Start Dates: Weekly project starts on a Saturday.

Price: from 4,245 for 4 weeks. Check the Prices tab for further information.

• Includes: All food, accommodation, airport pickup, pre-departure orientation +amp; training and all project related activities
• Does not include: Flights, travel insurance, visas and vaccinations

Highlights

• Assist with coral reef recovery research, coral reef rehabilitation, and other marine conservation initiatives.
• Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Coral Reef Research Diver certificates.
• Contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14, Life Below Water.
• Explore various dive sites searching for the incredible mega-fauna in the region, such as sharks, rays, and dolphins.
• Experience diving in a destination renowned as one of the top diving sites in the world. Take other extra dive courses with local dive shops.

Introduction

Live the island life in the Seychelles while contributing to the conservation of the marine ecosystem.

Interns will be PADI dive trained in order to effectively complete necessary data collection on the coral reef without causing any damage. Upon completion of this internship, you will receive your PADI Advanced Open Water and the unique speciality PADI Coral Reef Researcher.

All data collected is passed on to local authorities in order that they may implement new protection policies to ensure long term survival of the marine ecosystem in the Seychelles. You could also expect to participate in dives against debris, community outreach activities and environmental education classes.

You will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to conservation in the Seychelles.

Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.

This Internship Includes Three Online Courses Which Must Be Completed In Order To Obtain a Certificate Offered In Partnership With The University Of Richmond In The United States

• Marine Conservation
• Leadership Training
• Career Development

After successful completion of this internship, you will be offered two career coaching sessions as well as gain access to a job portal.

Daily Life

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

Estimated Schedule

• 5 or 6am: Wake up call
• 6 – 10 am: First Dive
• 12pm: Lunch
• 1pm – 4pm: Second Dive
• 6pm: Dinner
• 9pm: Bed Time

Participants could expect to be involved in 1 to 2 dives OR snorkels a day. Interns will also have weekly sessions with their mentor.

Please note: all information above is subject to change. Please check the most up to date information on the Global Nomadic website when applying. COVID-19 restrictions may still apply.