• Life Below Water

Marine Ecosystem Internship

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2 - 12 uker  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
rating  Utmerket 4.8  · 
  Verifisert av Volunteer World
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Frivilligprosjekt med høyeste kvalitet. Dette prosjektet tilbyr høyeste kvalitet som setter standarder - langt over gjennomsnittet.

Høydepunkter

  • 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

Høydepunkter

  • 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

    • Spesielt egnet for

    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 å bli med i programmet må du være minst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Det kan være unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i følge med foreldrene dine.

    Språkferdigheter

    Du må snakke Engelsk (middels nivå)

    Kontroll av kriminell bakgrunn

    nødvendig

    Påkrevde dokumenter

    Medical form and Passport copy

    Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

    Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre ferdigheter

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

    Tidsforpliktelse

    Din hjelpende hånd vil bli påkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hva inngår

    Hva inngår

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    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)

    Henting fra flyplassen på 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.

    Overnatting

    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.

    Mat og drikke

    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.

    Internettilgang

    God tilgang på prosjektstedet

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste flyplassen er Tenerife South Airport (TFS) i Tenerife. Vi hjelper deg med å finne billige flyreiser til Spania. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

    Reiseforsikring

    Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best å være forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Spania gir trygghet og er et pluss å ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vaksiner

    Hvis du har tenkt å jobbe frivillig i Spania bør du søke medisinsk råd før du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nødvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Spania. VAKSINESJEKKER

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    Programgebyrer

    2 uker (min. opphold) 3,145€
    4 uker 3,845€
    6 uker 4,745€
    8 uker 5,595€
    10 uker 6,595€
    12 uker (max. opphold) 7,445€
    Gjennomsnittlig gebyr 1,096€/uke

    Programgebyrer

    1,096€ per uke 2 - 12 uker Alder 18 - 50+

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    Varighet

    2 - 12 uker

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    Endelig Betaling

    Din sluttbetaling vil bli avtalt med GVI under søknadsprosessen. Vanlige løsninger er enten via bankoverføring eller kontant betaling på prosjektstedet.

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    GVI

    Utmerket 4.8 rating (221 gjennomganger)

    Byrå - grunnlagt i 1998

    Verifisert av Volunteer World

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    Bianca

    Snakkede språk: Engelsk

    Om prosjektet

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

    Møt din vert

    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 gjennomganger · rating4.8

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