• Life Below Water

Marine Conservation Internship with PADI Training

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water qualification
  • Gain experience in a range of marine conservation initiatives, including coral reef surveying and restoration.
  • Preserve the unique ecosystem of the ocean

Højdepunkter

  • Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water qualification
  • Gain experience in a range of marine conservation initiatives, including coral reef surveying and restoration.
  • Preserve the unique ecosystem of the ocean
  • Contribute to UN SDG #14, Life Below Water.
  • Immerse yourself in Mexican culture, learning the language and sampling authentic Mexican cuisine.

    • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Familier
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Kickstart your career in marine conservation on this internship. Gain PADI certifications while diving in the spectacular waters of Mexico to collect valuable data.

    Travel to Mexico and work alongside local authorities on the preservation of the Mexico Caribbean's Marine Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest ecosystems globally. The project goals are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 14, Life Below Water.

    Interns will be PADI ...

    Om programmet

    Travel to Mexico and work alongside local authorities on the preservation of the Mexico Caribbean's Marine Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest ecosystems globally. The project goals are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 14, Life Below Water.

    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 Open Water (8wks+), PADI Advanced Open Water and the unique specialty PADI Coral Reef Researcher. Participate in surveys that work to establish the overall health of the reef; maintain a coral nursery which involves growing coral fragments to replant them onto the local reef, assist with beach clean ups to minimize marine plastic pollution and immerse with the local community by conducting environmental education workshops. Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.

    You will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to conservation of coral reefs in Mexico.

    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. 


    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: First Dive

    12pm: Lunch

    1pm - 4pm: Second Dive/Snorkel/Data inpur

    6pm: Dinner 

    9pm: Bed Time

    As an intern you will also have ...

    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: First Dive

    12pm: Lunch

    1pm - 4pm: Second Dive/Snorkel/Data inpur

    6pm: Dinner 

    9pm: Bed Time

    As an intern you will also have weekly sessions with your mentor.

    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: 
    • Mayan Ruins
    • Eco Adventure Parks
    • Diving & Snorkeling
    • Cenotes
    • Whale spotting 
    • Hiking & rock climbing
    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 Yucatán food
    • Visit a Mayan ruin
    • Take a beach yoga class
    • Dive through the cenotes
    • Stand-up paddleboard at sunrise
    • Climb rock formations in the jungle
    • Learn the unique geography of the Yucatán Peninsula
    • Explore the ancient city of Coba

    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)

    Uddannelseskrav

    på School niveau

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    Medical Form, Passport Copy and PADI Medical Form

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    All participants joining for 4 weeks must be PADI Open Water certified before joining the program and should be able to walk 200m over uneven ground carrying their dive equipment. Training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials.

    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
    • Certification and summary of training and experience received
    • Community work workshop
    • Confidential professional reference
    • Coral reef ecology
    • Final evaluation
    • Introduction to teaching techniques
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • Real hands on experience and learn about the challenges of marine conservation has in this region
    • 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

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • Flights
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Personal dive kit, e.g. mask, fins, wetsuit, timer, DSMB and reel, slate, etc.
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Some equipment is not included
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Cancun International Airport

    Airport pick up is provided from Cancun International Airport within a specific time period. 

    Indkvartering

    Puerto Morelos is the oldest port city in the Mexican Caribbean, our base is located on the beachfront about 5km from the town centre. 

    Accomodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Breakfast is prepared by participants and while lunch and dinner is prepared by a local cook. Most dietary requirements can be catered for. 

    Internetadgang

    Begrænset adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Cancun International Airport (CUN) i Cancun. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Mexico. 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 Mexico giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

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

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    Programgebyrer

    4 uger (min. ophold) 5.895€
    6 uger 7.295€
    8 uger 8.295€
    10 uger 9.645€
    12 uger (max. ophold) 10.795€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.186€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    1.186€ pr. uge 4 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    4 - 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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