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PADI Marine Conservation Internship

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4 - 24 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+
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Destaques

  • 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.

Destaques

  • 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.

    • Especialmente adequado para

    Idade 18+
    Solteiros
    Casais
    50+

    Sobre o programa

    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 ...

    Sobre o programa

    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!

    Dia típico

    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 ...

    Dia típico

    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. 

    Actividades em tempo livre

    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 ...

    Actividades em tempo livre

    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

    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Idade mínima: 18 anos

    Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

    Habilidades linguísticas

    Precisa de falar Inglês (fluentemente)

    Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

    necessário

    Documentos Necessários

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

    Restrições de Nacionalidade

    Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

    Outras Competências

    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.

    Compromisso de tempo

    A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

    Serviços incluídos

    Serviços incluídos

    Serviços por 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)

    Recepção no aeroporto em Seychelles International Airport

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

    Alojamento

    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.

    Alimentos e Bebidas

    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. 

    Acesso à Internet

    Acesso limitado no local do projecto

    O que NÃO está incluído?

    O que NÃO está incluído?

    Bilhetes de avião

    O aeroporto mais próximo é Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) em Mahe Island. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Seychelles. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viagem

    Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Seychelles proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

    Vacinas

    Se pretende ser voluntário em Seychelles deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Seychelles. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

    Detalhes à chegada

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    Disponibilidade
    Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

    Preços do programa

    4 semanas (estadia min.) 4.895€
    6 semanas 6.145€
    8 semanas 7.195€
    10 semanas 8.345€
    12 semanas 9.545€
    24 semanas (estadia máx.) 18.545€
    Preços médios 998€/semana

    Preços do programa

    998€ por semana 4 - 24 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

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    Duração

    4 - 24 semanas

    Depósito

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    Sobre o projecto

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

    Conheça seu anfitrião

    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.

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