• Life Below Water

Marine Ecosystem Internship

location
2 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+
rating  Eccellente 4.8  · 
  Verificato da Volunteer World
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Progetto di altissima qualità. Questo progetto offre la massima qualità che stabilisce standard - molto al di sopra della media.

Punti Salienti

  • 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

Punti Salienti

  • 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

    • Particolarmente adatto per

    Età 18+
    Singoli
    Coppie
    50+

    Sul programma

    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 ...

    Sul programma

    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!

    Giornata tipica

    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

    Giornata tipica

    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

    Attività del tempo libero

    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 ...

    Attività del tempo libero

    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 

    Requisiti

    Requisiti

    Età minima: 18 anni

    Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

    Competenze linguistiche

    È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello intermedio)

    Controllo dei precedenti penali

    necessario

    Documenti necessari

    Medical form and Passport copy

    Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

    Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

    Altre competenze

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

    Impegno di tempo

    Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi per 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)

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a 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.

    Alloggio

    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.

    Cibo e Bevande

    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.

    Accesso a Internet

    Buon accesso al sito del progetto

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Tenerife South Airport (TFS) a Tenerife. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Spagna. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Spagna offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Spagna dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Spagna. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

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    Tariffe del programma

    2 settimane (soggiorno min.) 3.145€
    4 settimane 3.845€
    6 settimane 4.745€
    8 settimane 5.595€
    10 settimane 6.595€
    12 settimane (soggiorno max.) 7.445€
    Tariffe medie 1.096€/settimana

    Tariffe del programma

    1.096€ tariffe settimanali 2 - 12 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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    Durata

    2 - 12 settimane

    Deposito

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    Pagamento Finale

    Il pagamento finale sarà concordato con GVI durante il processo di candidatura. Le soluzioni più comuni sono il bonifico bancario o il pagamento in contanti presso la sede del progetto.

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    GVI

    Eccellente 4.8 rating (221 recensioni)

    Agenzia - fondata nel 1998

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    Bianca

    Lingue parlate: Inglese

    Sul progetto

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

    Incontra il tuo ospite

    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 recensioni · rating4.8

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