• Life Below Water

Environmental Scuba Diving

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Discover the beautiful Portuguese marine biodiversity while cleaning the ocean
  • Dive in some of the best spots in Europe
  • Get a Diving International Certificate during your stay in Portugal

Højdepunkter

  • Discover the beautiful Portuguese marine biodiversity while cleaning the ocean
  • Dive in some of the best spots in Europe
  • Get a Diving International Certificate during your stay in Portugal
  • Learn Portuguese and improve your language skills
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world

    • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Familier
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our Marine Conservation program in Lisbon. Perfect for ocean lovers!

    Join the Effort to Protect Lisbon's Marine Ecosystem!

    Our Marine Conservation project invites volunteers to participate in various conservation efforts along Portugal’s beautiful coastline. Partnering with a local diving school specialized in environmental protection, this program offers a unique ...

    Om programmet

    Join the Effort to Protect Lisbon's Marine Ecosystem!

    Our Marine Conservation project invites volunteers to participate in various conservation efforts along Portugal’s beautiful coastline. Partnering with a local diving school specialized in environmental protection, this program offers a unique blend of diving and ecological education.


    What to Expect:


    • Week 1: Diving Certification

    New Divers: Begin your journey with dive training to earn your diving certificate, essential for safely participating in conservation activities. The diving school is conveniently located at the volunteer accommodation. Commutes to diving sites, ranging from a 5-minute walk to a 1.5-hour drive, will be made together with your instructors.

    Certified Divers: If you're already certified, instructors will assess your skills so you can start diving and studying for specialization right away.


    • Conservation Activities

    • Hands-On Conservation: Once certified, you’ll dive into hands-on conservation work. Activities include cleaning trash from the ocean, learning about the marine ecosystem, observing and identifying marine wildlife, and collecting vital data.


    Daily Tasks:


    • Earn internationally recognized diving certifications.

    • Help remove rubbish from the seafloor.

    • Study the marine ecosystem and learn protection strategies.

    • Observe and identify fish and other marine wildlife.

    • Collect and analyze ecological data.


    Why Volunteer?

    • Gain Valuable Experience: Enhance your resume with scuba diving and marine conservation skills.

    • Make a Real Impact: Contribute to the preservation of Portugal’s marine environment.

    • Cultural Immersion: Experience Lisbon’s vibrant culture and stunning coastal landscapes.

    Ready to Make a Difference?

    Typisk dag

    The schedule will depend on the diving experience of the volunteer. We can send you the table with the different diving tracks!

    Typisk dag

    The schedule will depend on the diving experience of the volunteer. We can send you the table with the different diving tracks!

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain and is a great starting point get to travel the rest of the country.

    Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all summer, diving in Peniche, hiking in Monsanto Park, visit some of the best museums in Europe, join for a horse ride at the beach (like in the ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Lisbon is near the beach, near the mountain and is a great starting point get to travel the rest of the country.

    Enjoy climbing in Arrábida, festivals all summer, diving in Peniche, hiking in Monsanto Park, visit some of the best museums in Europe, join for a horse ride at the beach (like in the movies!), visit the fantastic zoo, join a great variety of sports at your choice, enjoy swimming and water sports at the pool or at the beach (warning: the water is cold) or participate in yoga classes in relaxing places.

    We can help you to discover anything you might want to do in your free time. We take volunteers on local trips every week! :)

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    Medical certification for diving

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af ImpacTrip

    What’s included?

    - Pick up at the international airport in Lisbon & transfer to the accommodation - Sunday 

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect

    - Accommodation at a dormitory at an impactful hostel, female dormitory, or mixed dormitory

    - Three meals everyday: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)

    - Shared use of a common room, outdoor area, garden, and free WIFI

    - Orientation event on arrival (including an introduction to Portugal and culture, volunteer experience, an overview of programs, practical information, safety guidelines)

    - All diving equipment necessary, SSI diving classes and instructors, SSI diving certifications appropriate to diving experience

    - SIM card

    - Guided city tour

    - The best tips to discover the city!

    - Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project

    - Introduction on the first day of volunteering

    - Ongoing support throughout the stay

    - 24h/7 emergency support

    - Limited coverage civil liability insurance.

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Lisbon Portela Airport

    On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

    If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

    We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect

    Indkvartering

    Volunteers will stay accommodated in a in a dormitory-style sustainable hostel in Estoril.

    Estoril is a beach town, a 30 min train ride from Lisbon city centre!

    And the hostel is a 5 min walk from the train station

    This sustainable hotel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 6-14 participants (single gender) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are shared).

    Wi-fi is freely available in the hostel, and of course in many cafe's and restaurants.

    Around the house there are big common areas to relax and meet other people from all over the world.

    We are extremely dedicated to its sustainable concept, making it an integrated part of how this hostel works and the experience that you will have.

    Feel free to ask us about our environmental measures and to give us new ideas!

    Mad og drikkevarer

    All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included on the program fees. 

    Portuguese food is delicious and during your time, you will be sure to receive some incredible treats.

    The meals are prepared daily by local cooks who use fresh local ingredients to offer volunteers the best of typical Portuguese dishes.

    Volunteers are provided with three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

    Volunteers will have access to a shared kitchen that they can use to cook!

    Lunch and Dinner will include local staples such as fish and chicken, as well as rice, pasta, vegetables and salad.

    Breakfast is self-served at the accommodation and generally includes tea, coffee, bread, cheese, ham, spreads, cereal, yogurt and fruit


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    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) i Lisbon. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Portugal. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Portugal giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Portugal, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Portugal. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    This program starts every Sunday!

    You should arrive on Sunday (or before) to attend the orientation session on Monday morning.

    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    1 uge (min. ophold) 1.520€
    2 uger 2.345€
    3 uger 3.170€
    4 uger 3.995€
    5 uger 4.820€
    6 uger 5.645€
    7 uger 6.470€
    8 uger 7.295€
    9 uger 8.120€
    10 uger 8.945€
    11 uger 9.770€
    12 uger (max. ophold) 10.595€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.201€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    1.201€ pr. uge 1 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    1 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

    Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med ImpacTrip under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.

    Mød din vært

    ImpacTrip

    Good 4.2 rating (70 feltrapporter)

    Agentur - grundlagt i 2015

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    Vært er

    Cristiana

    Spoken languages: Engelsk, Spansk, Portugisisk

    Om projektet

    ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Mød din vært

    ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

    Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

    We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

    We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

    We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

    Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

    70 feltrapporter · rating4.2

    Martin Hag rating3.6

    2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    The people working there were really supportive and genuinely wish for you to have a good experience. My first day was an introduction to the area, possibility to get help with the tickets for the public transports and a guided tour of Lisbon. They also have communication chats for you to contact ...
    Isabel Hager rating2.6

    2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    Here’s a more formal and assertive version of your feedback: After months of requesting a detailed schedule for our diving experience, we only received the information after all payments had already been made. To pay €1,500 for a week, only to end up with just four dives, is completely ...
    Nina Shih rating3

    2019 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    PROS: · Cascais dive shop owner, Nuno, is very kind and helpful. · ImpacTrip's airport pickup was also helpful & welcoming. · ImpacTrip sets everyone up in a Whatsapp group on Monday afternoon · The hostels tries to be environmental and orders food in bulk, sets up lunch in re-usable, but ...
    Michael Grant rating5

    2017 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    I spent one week out with impactrip in Portugal doing their marine scuba diver programme. My only regret is not staying longer! one week is not enough, as there is so much to do, from scuba diving to wine tasting to exploring some of the best beaches in Europe, to partying in Lisbon through the ...
    Sara rating4.6

    2017 at Environmental Scuba Diving

    I spent two weeks with Impactrip and Cascais Dive volunteering in Portugal. To say that I had a wonderful time would be an understatement! Impactrip was extremely organized and thorough. They were not only a wonderful and approachable team of amazing people, but went out of their way to make the ...
    Alba Gala Torrero rating5

    2024 at Youth Supporter

    I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...

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