Marine Conservation Expedition with PADI Training

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2 - 12 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

  • Explore the vibrant coral ecosystem of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the Caribbean Sea.
  • Gain or enhance diving skills with PADI Open Water course, including theory, confined water and open water dives (programs over 8 weeks).
  • Advance your diving skills with PADI Advanced Open Water, exploring various dive types including deep, navigation, naturalist and night.

Highlights

  • Explore the vibrant coral ecosystem of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the Caribbean Sea.
  • Gain or enhance diving skills with PADI Open Water course, including theory, confined water and open water dives (programs over 8 weeks).
  • Advance your diving skills with PADI Advanced Open Water, exploring various dive types including deep, navigation, naturalist and night.
  • Master species identification, surveys, and data collection for Mexico's marine species research inventory.
  • Assist in underwater surveys of coral reef ecosystem indicator species using standardised protocols.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    50+

    Over het programma

    Gain PADI certifications while diving in the spectacular waters of Mexico to collect valuable data on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

    Join GVI’s Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico and be part of the team restoring the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Learn scuba-diving and coral reef research to protect Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in line with UN SDG 14: Life Below Water. Your data will aid local authorities in ...

    Over het programma

    Join GVI’s Marine Conservation Expedition in Mexico and be part of the team restoring the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Learn scuba-diving and coral reef research to protect Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in line with UN SDG 14: Life Below Water. Your data will aid local authorities in sustainable coastal decisions. 

    Explore the Riviera Maya's unique ecosystems and help protect endangered species like the Hawksbill sea turtle. Join beach cleanups to tackle marine plastic pollution and educate the local community on conservation. Begin your journey with professional training, earning your PADI Advanced Open Water certification and becoming a certified PADI Coral Reef Restoration Diver (CRRD).

    Our Puerto Morelos research station is just 80 metres from the beach. Experience a laid-back atmosphere away from large resorts and bustling casinos.

    Puerto Morelos, the oldest port community in the Mexican Caribbean, boasts the northernmost tip of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the world's second-largest barrier reef. This biodiverse haven is teeming with marine life, from sea turtles and rays to bottlenose dolphins and West Indian manatees. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Yucatan Peninsula, Puerto Morelos offers diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush jungles and coastal dunes to coral reefs and cenotes. 


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Get ready for a day packed with marine conservation, diving adventures and delicious Mexican food!

    Example of a typical day:
    06:30 Start your day with breakfast while enjoying the ocean view and maybe spot our friendly local coati.
    07:00 Pitch in with base duties and gear prep for the day.
    10:00 Learn ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Get ready for a day packed with marine conservation, diving adventures and delicious Mexican food!

    Example of a typical day:
    06:30 Start your day with breakfast while enjoying the ocean view and maybe spot our friendly local coati.
    07:00 Pitch in with base duties and gear prep for the day.
    10:00 Learn about marine conservation and the coral reef system.
    12:00 Indulge in tasty Mexican dishes, mostly vegetarian, prepared by a local chef.
    14:00 Dive into the ocean for coral reef surveys to support local initiatives.
    17:30 Dinner time! Gather with the group to chat and plan tomorrow's adventures.
    18:00 After dinner, unwind at the town square with coffee, shopping, or soaking up the Caribbean vibes.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    While volunteering with GVI, you'll have opportunities to explore the surrounding area and venture further afield during weekends. Here are some travel options to consider:

    Weekend trips:

    • Snorkelling with whale sharks.
    • Bull shark diving.
    • Mayan ruins exploration.
    • Eco adventure parks visits.
    • Cenote ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    While volunteering with GVI, you'll have opportunities to explore the surrounding area and venture further afield during weekends. Here are some travel options to consider:

    Weekend trips:

    • Snorkelling with whale sharks.
    • Bull shark diving.
    • Mayan ruins exploration.
    • Eco adventure parks visits.
    • Cenote adventures.
    • Diving and snorkelling in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.
    Further travels:
    • Visit other Latin American countries.
    • Enjoy hiking and rock climbing adventures.
    • Spot whales on the west coast of Mexico.
    Every four weeks, you can enjoy cultural immersion through GVI Experiences. These are included in your program at no extra cost.
    Examples of activities may include: 
    • Learn to cook traditional Yucatan 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 Yucatan Peninsula.
    • Explore the ancient city of Coba.

    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 Medical Form

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

    Andere vaardigheden

    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.

    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
    • Community work workshop
    • Coral reef ecology
    • First Aid & CPR training
    • Live and work in a protected reserve surveying deserted reefs under GVI’s research permit
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • PADI Coral Reef Research Diver Distinctive Speciality
    • PADI Open Water (for 8 and 12 week volunteers) and Advanced Open Water
    • Real hands on experience and learn about the challenges marine conservation has in this region
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Transfer to base location
    • Use of O2 equipment workshop
    • 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)

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Cancun International Airport

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

    Accomodatie

    In our volunteer housing, you'll share dorm-style rooms with four beds, ideal for making connections with other participants. We have shared spaces like a communal kitchen, work area and lounge for hanging out. Bottled water is provided for cooking and drinking, keeping our environmental impact low. Outside of volunteering, we enjoy playing beach volleyball, and you can easily explore the other side of town on foot.

    As part of the team, you'll help out with base duties such as cooking, cleaning and maintaining equipment.


    Eten & Drank

    You'll prepare breakfast in groups with options like cereals, pancakes, eggs and porridge. Lunch and dinner are provided on workdays, while you cook your own meals on weekends.

    This is a great way to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and immerse yourself in the local culture. Your meals will reflect traditional Mexican ingredients and cuisine, primarily consisting of a vegetarian diet with occasional meat options.

    If you're looking for a change of pace, you can also dine at local restaurants, located within walking distance of the base, during weekends (at your own expense).

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Mexico. 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 Mexico biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

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

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    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 3.745€
    3 weken 4.195€
    4 weken 4.645€
    5 weken 5.145€
    6 weken 5.695€
    7 weken 6.145€
    8 weken 6.595€
    9 weken 7.095€
    10 weken 7.645€
    11 weken 8.145€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 8.695€
    Gemiddelde kosten 1.298€/week

    Programmakosten

    1.298€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 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

    As an older volunteer (50!) I was concerned that I wouldn't fit in so well with all the younger volunteers in their 20s. However we have all quickly become good friends and are always keen to help each other out. We all have a shared interest in diving and conservation which helps. The staff on ...
    Amazing experience volunteering in Marine Conservation in Mexico with like minded people. As a mature volunteer I was concerned I would not fit in. Everyone made me so welcome. The science coordinator was an inspiration and I felt privileged being taught by ...
    Jessica Siegenthaler rating2.2

    2021 at Marine Conservation Expedition with PADI Training

    Overall I participated 2 weeks in this program, which is to less btw! You don't get to have the real volunteering possibilities and it's basically an expensive dive vacation without that many dives. The good parts from the program: - The Staff in Mexico was super friendly and knowledgable about ...
    Amazing base with amazing people and a life-changing experience I spent 6 weeks at base as a short-term marine conservation intern. It was truly inspiring how the staff helped us with everything and made us feel as part of this great family. We learnt very useful things about marine ecosystems in ...
    At the beginning of this year, I embarked with GVI on the Marine Conservation short-term internship in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. I was lucky to find out about our project on a university page, as I was required to complete an internship for academic credits. Life on base was exceptional; I liked to ...
    This was an amazing experience with GVI. I have used other companies too but I have found GVI to be more like a family. I learnt a lot about the children I taught and the community projects were so inspiring. Embracing different cultures was rewarding and I even learnt some Spanish. It real is a ...

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    Amerika > Midden-Amerika > Mexico > Puerto Morelos

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