• Life Below Water

Marine Ecosystem Internship

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Hands on fieldwork experience
  • Experience the beautiful beaches Tenerife has to offer
  • Opportunity to complete courses offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States

Højdepunkter

  • Hands on fieldwork experience
  • Experience the beautiful beaches Tenerife has to offer
  • Opportunity to complete courses offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States
  • Contribute to scientific research
  • Become employable

    • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    50+

    Om programmet

    Contribute to ensure a healthy and resilient marine ecosystem and species in Tenerife in the beautiful subtropical island archipelago - Canary Islands.

    Join this ethical Internship based in Tenerife, Canary Islands which is around 3-5 hours away from most big cities in Europe. 


    3 courses included:

    • Leading Teams for Impact (required to complete before arrival)
    • Marine Conservation (optional - recommended to complete before arrival)
    • Careers in ...

    Om programmet

    Join this ethical Internship based in Tenerife, Canary Islands which is around 3-5 hours away from most big cities in Europe. 


    3 courses included:

    • Leading Teams for Impact (required to complete before arrival)
    • Marine Conservation (optional - recommended to complete before arrival)
    • Careers in Sustainable Development (optional - recommended to complete)

    This project aims to raise awareness around unsustainable tourism practices that pose a threat on the 20-28 species 

    A big portion of your project is spent educating tourists on ethical watching tours, taking photographs and recording numbers and behaviors of the whale and dolphins, beach cleans and documenting any environmental impacts that may affect overall health of marine life in the area. 

    All data collected is used by local organizations to make important decisions about whether there is a need for environmental policies to protect the wild and marine life.

    This program includes an optional marine conservation online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.

    Get in touch for more information!

    Typisk dag

    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: Data collection

    12pm: Lunch

    1pm - 4pm:  Data collection/beach clean

    6pm: Dinner

    9pm: Bed Time

    Typisk dag

    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: Data collection

    12pm: Lunch

    1pm - 4pm:  Data collection/beach clean

    6pm: Dinner

    9pm: Bed Time

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    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 ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    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:

    • La Lagua

    • Macizo De Anaga Biosphere Reserve

    • Recreational Diving or Snorkeling

    • Beaches

    • Teide National Park

    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 how to make delicious Canarian dishes
    • Visit Tenerife's first port built in the 15th century
    • Stargaze and learn the constellations from a professional astronomical guide
    • Bike down an active volcano in Teide National Park
    • Start the day kayaking and snorkelling 
    • Explore magical micro-climates and laurel forests
    • Catch a cable car up an active volcano
    • Visit Christopher Columbus's last port of call and step back in time 

    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 (intermediate level)

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    Medical form and Passport copy

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    No skills required. All training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start date.

    Tidsforpligtelse

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

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af 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
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Welcome meeting

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • Flights
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Tenerife South Airport

    Airport pick up is provided from Tenerife South Airport on your program start date within a specified time period. 

    A member of our project team will meet you at Tenerife South Airport. Pick can be arranged if the participant arrives Saturday, on the program start date between 08:00am - 15:00pm.

    Indkvartering

    Our base in Tenerife is located just a short walk from 3 main harbors. Accommodation will be in shared rooms in a house on the island.

    The accommodation is a 30 min walk from the coastline and Puerto Colón.

    This is an ideal location to explore southern Tenerife.

    • Participants will be in shared dorm-style accommodation, 4-8 persons to a room (mixed gender).
    • The accommodation has a swimming pool for your enjoyment. Training and meetings will often take place in our workspace. You be sharing this accommodation with GVI staff, who will be in their separate, private room.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Breakfast and dinner are provided on project and participants take it in turn to prepare meals for the group.
    Participants need to cater for themselves for lunch and there are several local cafes nearby.

    Internetadgang

    God adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Tenerife South Airport (TFS) i Tenerife. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Spanien. 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 Spanien giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

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    Programgebyrer

    2 uger (min. ophold) 3.145€
    4 uger 3.845€
    6 uger 4.745€
    8 uger 5.595€
    10 uger 6.595€
    12 uger (max. ophold) 7.445€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.096€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    1.096€ pr. uge 2 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

    Betalingsmetoder

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    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

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

    Mød din vært

    GVI

    Excellent 4.8 rating (221 feltrapporter)

    Agentur - grundlagt i 1998

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    Vært er

    Bianca

    Spoken languages: Engelsk

    Om projektet

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

    Mød din vært

    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 feltrapporter · rating4.8

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