PADI Divemaster Marine Apprenticeship

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24 - 24 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+

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Freiwilligenprojekt mit höchster Qualität. Dieses Projekt bietet Qualität, die Maßstäbe setzt - weit über dem Durchschnitt.

Highlights

  • Taking your PADI Advanced and PADI Divemaster courses.
  • Complete GVI & PADI’s unique qualification, the PADI Reef Ecosystem Diver (RESD) Specialty.
  • Learning how to identify fish and coral in the Indian Ocean.

Highlights

  • Taking your PADI Advanced and PADI Divemaster courses.
  • Complete GVI & PADI’s unique qualification, the PADI Reef Ecosystem Diver (RESD) Specialty.
  • Learning how to identify fish and coral in the Indian Ocean.
  • Exploring different dive sites among the tropical islands of Seychelles, searching for the incredible ‘mega-fauna’ in the area, such as sharks, rays, and dolphins.
  • Developing the techniques needed to survey coral reefs


  • Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Kickstart your career in conservation with this PADI Divemaster internship in the spectacular Seychelles.

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

    For the first 3 months on program, 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 ...

    Über das Programm

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

    For the first 3 months on program, 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, Rescue Diver 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 

    Upon successful completion of your 3 months on base, you will be placed within an operation Dive Centre in the Seychelles in order to obtain your PADI Divemaster certification. 

    After successful completion of this 6 month internship, you will be offered two career coaching sessions as well as gain access to a job portal. 


    JOB GUARANTEE:  We offer a job guarantee for those who join for a minimum of 6 months with a 50% cash back guarantee (terms and conditions apply).

    Get in touch for more information!



    Tagesablauf

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

    Estimated Schedule for your 3 month placement on base: 
    • 5 or 6am: Wake up call
    • 6 - 10 am: First Dive
    • 12pm: Lunch
    • 1pm - 4pm: Second Dive
    • 6pm: Dinner 
    • 9pm: Bed Time
    Participants ...

    Tagesablauf

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

    Estimated Schedule for your 3 month placement on base: 
    • 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. 

    3 months PADI Divemaster placement in the Dive Center: 
    • Diving/snorkeling 3 times a day
    • Working a full day within a dive center 


    Freizeitaktivitäten

    By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities. 

    These side trips are ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities. 

    These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended: 
    • Victoria City
    • Inner island hopping (Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette Felicity and Sister)
    • Hiking and climbing
    • Water sports
    • Beau Vallon Bay 
    • Cap Matoopa Hike
    • Recreational Diving
    The possibilities are endless! 

    We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks. 

    These activities may include: 

    • Learn to cook traditional Seychellois Creole dishes
    • Visit the Mission Ruins at Venn's Town
    • Paddleboard across the bay
    • Hike through lush forests and across rocky plateaus
    • Explore the ocean after dark with a night dive
    • Discover rare and endemic species of plants
    • Swim at a secret beach
    • Go fishing with local fishers


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fließend)

    Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

    erforderlich

    Benötigte Unterlagen

    PADI Medical Form and PADI Open Water qualiffication (or equivalent) qualification

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Need to be able to walk 400m over uneven ground while wearing dive kit. Must be PADI Open Water certified (or equivalent). Training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag und Samstag

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von GVI

    WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • 24-hour emergency phone
    • 24-hour in-country support
    • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
    • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
    • All necessary project equipment and materials
    • All necessary project training by experienced staff
    • Certification and summary of training and experience received
    • Community work workshop
    • Confidential professional reference
    • Coral reef ecology
    • Diving compressor training workshop
    • Final evaluation
    • First Aid & CPR training and certification
    • Leading biological surveys course
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • National Park fees and permits
    • PADI Advanced Open Water
    • PADI Coral Reef Research Diver Distinctive Specialty
    • PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master certifications (excluding PADI professional fees)
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Teamwork and leadership experience
    • Transfer to base location
    • Use of O2 equipment workshop
    • Weekly evaluation with your mentor
    • Welcome meeting
    • Work placement - if successful during the first 12 weeks of the internship

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • Flights
    • Food during the placement portion of your internship
    • GOP Medical
    • Internal transport to placements
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • PADI Open Water
    • Personal dive kit, e.g. mask, fins, wetsuit, timer etc.
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Abholung vom Flughafen Seychelles International Airport

    Airport pick ups are provided at Seychelles International Airport, these are within a specified time period.  

    Unterkunft

    Only 3 minutes walk from the beach, our eco friendly research base is situated in the Baie Ternay Marine National Park. 

    Accommodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.


    While on your Divemaster placement, your accommodation is included and is usually in a shared apartment in or near to Beau Vallon.

    Verpflegung

    Typical Seychelles meals can be expected, all ingredients are provided by us however participants take it in turns to prepare meals. We can cater for most dietary requirements. 
    While on your placement, meals may not be included so be sure to budget a bit extra to cover these costs. 

    Internetzugriff

    Limitierte Verbindung vor Ort

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Seychellen zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Seychellen bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Seychellen antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Seychellen überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    2025

    • 04 Jan 2025
    • 29 Mar 2025
    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 13 Sep 2025

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    Programmgebühren

    24 Wochen 18.545€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 773€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    773€ / Woche 24 - 24 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

    Zahlungsarten

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    Dauer

    24 - 24 Wochen

    Anzahlung

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    Ausstehende Zahlung

    Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit GVI während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


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    Agentur - gegründet 1998

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    Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch

    Über die Organisation

    GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


    We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

    221 Bewertungen · rating4.8

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    What I love about GVI Mahé is that whether you have a degree in Marine Biology and wish to start your conservation career, or are just looking for some great diving during your gap year, it’s the perfect place for all. The beautiful island became home to us by the end of week 1 and I can’t ...
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