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  • Life Below Water
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Coastal Conservation Internship

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2 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Freiwilligenprojekt mit höchster Qualität. Dieses Projekt bietet Qualität, die Maßstäbe setzt - weit über dem Durchschnitt.

Highlights

  • Collect data and raise awareness about endangered sea turtles, coastal bird life, plastic pollution and environmental education.
  • Live in Phang Nga province, a coastal area known for its dramatic beauty, mangroves, limestone cliffs and white-sand beaches.
  • Learn how to identify species and conduct surveys. Collect data to build a database of terrestrial and marine species in Phang Nga.
  • Work at The Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre, assisting with animal care, morphology studies and tank maintenance.
  • Meet weekly with fellow interns and an experienced mentor for project guidance and leadership style feedback.

Besonders geeignet für

Alter 18+
Alleinreisend
Pärchen
Familien
Gruppen
50+

Über das Programm

Kick-start your career in conservation by completing this internship in Southern Thailand. Live in the small coastal village of Ban Nam Khem.

Based in Southern Thailand, this coastal conservation internship combines international development with community engagement, addressing real-time conservation needs alongside The Royal Thai Navy. Engage in sea turtle conservation, beach cleanups and island conservation. Join activities like ...

Über das Programm

Based in Southern Thailand, this coastal conservation internship combines international development with community engagement, addressing real-time conservation needs alongside The Royal Thai Navy. Engage in sea turtle conservation, beach cleanups and island conservation. Join activities like coastal and marine research, fieldwork training, turtle conservation and community outreach. Develop leadership skills through training and personal projects, receiving mentorship to excel in the competitive conservation field and make a meaningful impact on Thailand's biodiversity.

You’ll live and work in Ban Nam Khem, a village in Southern Thailand’s Phang Nga province. The area features varied landscapes, from mangroves to pristine white-sand beaches. Phang Nga stands out with its limestone cliffs and scenic coastlines, making it a unique place for your experience.

Tagesablauf

From sea turtle conservation to beach cleanups, your days are packed with impactful projects. Enjoy delicious meals, reflect on your efforts, and end the day with fun activities or chilling out with your fellow participants. 
Example of a typical day:
07:00 Breakfast is enjoyed as a team.
08:00 Assist ...

Tagesablauf

From sea turtle conservation to beach cleanups, your days are packed with impactful projects. Enjoy delicious meals, reflect on your efforts, and end the day with fun activities or chilling out with your fellow participants. 
Example of a typical day:
07:00 Breakfast is enjoyed as a team.
08:00 Assist local partners in conservation projects, from sea turtles and beach cleans to biodiversity surveys.
12:00 Lunch at a local spot, whether on a project or at base, as per your schedule.
13:00 Continue with project work or analyse collected data.
17:00 Return to base where you can relax and enjoy some free time.
18:00 Sit down with your group to enjoy a delicious Thai or Burmese meal prepared by a local cook.
19:00 Join a reflective session, discussing the day's work and its impact on the environment and community.
20:00 Time to socialise, enjoy presentations, or simply hang out with fellow participants.

Freizeitaktivitäten

Explore a variety of options during your downtime. Consider island experiences like Similan and Surin for exceptional diving and snorkelling. Alternatively, Phi Phi Islands offer year-round appeal, known for unique limestone cliffs at Viking Cave. If you fancy vibrant beaches and dining, check out ...

Freizeitaktivitäten

Explore a variety of options during your downtime. Consider island experiences like Similan and Surin for exceptional diving and snorkelling. Alternatively, Phi Phi Islands offer year-round appeal, known for unique limestone cliffs at Viking Cave. If you fancy vibrant beaches and dining, check out Khao Lak, a tourist hotspot with expansive coastlines and tranquil spas. For jungle adventures, Khao Sok National Park provides diverse wildlife and the ancient Cheow Larn Lake for jungle treks and kayaking. Explore Krabi Province, popular Phuket, enchanting Railay Beach or the iconic Phang Nga Bay. Experience the mountainous landscapes of Chiang Mai or the lively atmosphere of Bangkok with temples, the Grand Palace and bustling markets. 

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 make traditional Thai and Burmese food.
  • Visit the Buddhist temples of Takuapa.
  • Practise a traditional Thai warrior massage.
  • Master Muay Thai self-defence techniques.
  • Raft along the Sok River.
  • Hike to hidden waterfalls.
  • Visit an untouched mangrove island. 
  • Sleep in a floating river bungalow.

Voraussetzungen

Voraussetzungen

Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

Sprachkenntnisse

Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Grundkenntnisse)

Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis

erforderlich

Benötigte Unterlagen

Medical Form and Passport Copy

Staatszugehörigkeit

Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

Andere Fähigkeiten

No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self-paced training materials.

Arbeitszeiten

Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag

Leistungen

Leistungen

Dienstleistungen von GVI

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 24-hour emergency desk
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • Access to alumni services and discounts
  • Airport pickup (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
  • 2 sessions with a career mentor 
  • Online courses endorsed by University of Richmond in the United States

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Additional drinks and gratuities
  • COVID-19: Health and Hygiene Fee
  • Extra local excursions
  • Flights
  • International and domestic airport taxes
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Personal kit
  • Police or background check
  • Visa costs (where necessary)

Abholung vom Flughafen Phuket International Airport

Airport pickups can be arranged from 12:00 AM - 06:00 PM the day before your start date, please request this from the GVI office. 

From Phuket Airport you can find several hotels that are within a 5-minute walking distance. Our recommended hotel, Phuket Airport Place offers free airport pickups that you need to book at the time of booking the room. Please note that GVI will not be able to provide transport if you book in Central Phuket, Phuket Town or Patong Beach. Please stay near the meeting point which is near the airport.

Unterkunft

Your accommodation, a comfortable dorm-style setup, is conveniently located just ten minutes from the beach and fifteen minutes from the village centre, offering daily access to local markets and shops. For those preferring more privacy, an upgrade to a nearby guest house is available, providing double beds, air conditioning and a workspace.

Verpflegung

Get ready to enjoy the flavours of authentic Southern Thai cuisine during your program. Local cooks prepare Thai and Burmese lunches and dinners from Sunday to Thursday, adjusting spice levels to your liking. Fridays and Saturdays offer options to cook on base, order from local restaurants or dine out (at your expense). Dietary needs are easily accommodated – simply inform your support coordinator.

Internetzugriff

Gute Verbindung vor Ort

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Flugtickets

Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Thailand zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

Reiseversicherung

Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Thailand bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

Impfungen

Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Thailand antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Thailand überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

Informationen zur Anreise

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Verfügbarkeit
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Programmgebühren

2 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 3.145€
4 Wochen 4.045€
6 Wochen 4.945€
8 Wochen 5.845€
10 Wochen 6.795€
12 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 7.645€
Durchschnittliche Gebühren 1.104€/Woche

Programmgebühren

1.104€ / Woche 2 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

Zahlungsarten

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Dauer

2 - 12 Wochen

Anzahlung

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Ausstehende Zahlung

Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit GVI während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.

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Brilliant 4.7 rating (193 Bewertungen)

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Über die Organisation

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

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

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.

193 Bewertungen · rating4.7

Madeleine Lawrence rating4.8

2023 at Coastal Conservation Internship

I felt like it would be a life-altering experience going to Thailand for four weeks with GVI, and I was so completely right. Meeting volunteers from all sorts of backgrounds was so enriching and the friendships formed were so touching. The staff were all so caring and energetic, I felt inspired and ...
Camila Castellanos rating5

2020 at Coastal Conservation Internship

To be part of GVI on a volunteer program is the most beautiful way to know the world. To know different cultures, to be aware about the problems that humanity faces and to be part of the solution. Is your grain of sand for change the world with your actions. Travel with purpose, learning, living. ..
Nanna Madsen rating5

2024 at Empowerment of Women

My journey started out pretty chaotic as my flight to Ghana got cancelled. I got on a new flight and when I arrived in Ghana a day later than expected, the airline had lost my luggage. I called GVI Ghana and the staff helped me to sort the situation quickly. Overall I am really pleased about my ...
Mary Christensen rating5

2024 at Community Development Internship

GVI is a passionate organization that works diligently to promote life long learners and explorers. As an intern with GVI, I was able to explore the culture of my country of choice, serve a purpose greater than myself, and meet friends all around the world. I highly recommend this program to anyone ...
Pam Parkes rating5

2024 at Women's Empowerment Internship

I really enjoyed my recent trip to Siem Reap. The accommodation was very good, I upgraded to a single room with aircon and en-suite and had a fabulous room overlooking the pool. Food was excellent with plenty of choice, both in the guest house and local restaurants where we ate in the evenings ...
Rebecca Suter rating5

2024 at Empowerment of Women Internship

GVI Ghana has been absolutely incredible. The staff are so amazing at what they do and have an amazing balance between professional and friendly. It really feels like you are part of a family and the atmosphere on base makes you really feel at home. The work itself has been so rewarding. The ...

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