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PADI Marine Conservation Internship

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4 - 24 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Hoogste Kwaliteit Vrijwilligersproject. Dit project biedt de hoogste kwaliteit die normen stelt - ver boven het gemiddelde.

Highlights

  • Learning how to identify fish in the Indian Ocean.
  • Earning your PADI Advanced Open Water certificate.
  • 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.

Highlights

  • Learning how to identify fish in the Indian Ocean.
  • Earning your PADI Advanced Open Water certificate.
  • 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.

    • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    Gain your PADI Advanced dive certification and work alongside esteemed partners such as the Seychelles National Parks Authority on critical marine conservation.

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

    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 ...

    Over het programma

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

    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 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 

    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!

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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
    • 6pm: Dinner 
    • 9pm: Bed Time
    Participants could expect to be involved in 1 to 2 ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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
    • 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. 

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 Seychellois Creole cuisine
    • Experience traditional moutya dancing on the beach
    • Stargaze and learn the southern constellations
    • Stand up paddleboard at sunrise
    • Visit Vallée de Mai in Praslin National Park
    • Spend the day at a secluded beach

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (vloeiend)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

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

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    All participants must be PADI Open Water certified before joining the program and should be able to walk 400m over uneven ground carrying their dive equipment. Training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door 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
    • First Aid & CPR training
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Teamwork and leadership experience
    • Use of O2 equipment workshop
    • Weekly evaluation with your mentor
    • Welcome meeting
    • 2 Career mentor sessions 
    • Access to Job Portal (upon successful completion) 

    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 etc.
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Seychelles International Airport

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

    Accomodatie

    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.

    Eten & Drank

    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. 

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Seychellen. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Seychellen biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Seychellen dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Seychellen. VACCINATIE CHECKER

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    Programmakosten

    4 weken (min. verblijf) 4.895€
    6 weken 6.145€
    8 weken 7.195€
    10 weken 8.345€
    12 weken 9.545€
    24 weken (max. verblijf) 18.545€
    Gemiddelde kosten 998€/week

    Programmakosten

    998€ per week 4 - 24 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    4 - 24 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door GVI gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    GVI

    Uitstekend 4.8 rating (221 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 1998

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

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    Gepresenteerd door

    Bianca

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

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

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    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 beoordelingen · rating4.8

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