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Marine Life Conservation Assistant

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Highlights

  • Get hands-on experience in marine conservation work and gain real world insight on what it is like to actually work in the field of marine conservation
  • Volunteer on a remote private Caribbean island, a real castaway island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef
  • Protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects and learn all about coral reefs and marine life

Highlights

  • Get hands-on experience in marine conservation work and gain real world insight on what it is like to actually work in the field of marine conservation
  • Volunteer on a remote private Caribbean island, a real castaway island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef
  • Protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects and learn all about coral reefs and marine life
  • Learn to dive or further your dive qualifications; everyone contributes regardless of your experience
  • Have an adventure, make new international friends, and give back to a cause you believe in while having lots of fun!


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    Alter 16+
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    Pärchen
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    50+

    Über das Programm

    Gain real insight into marine conservation work and methodologies through hands-on conservation training and work experience. 🐠

    Why Choose Us?

    Reef Conservation International is a fantastic way to experience real world conservation efforts, while having great fun!  You will get hands-on experience for marine conservation work and gain real world insight on what it is like to actually work in the field of marine ...

    Über das Programm

    Why Choose Us?

    Reef Conservation International is a fantastic way to experience real world conservation efforts, while having great fun!  You will get hands-on experience for marine conservation work and gain real world insight on what it is like to actually work in the field of marine conservation.  You can even shadow our two Marine Biologists while with us and soak up as much from them as possible.  It would be a great learning experience for you and help inform you on your possible career choices.

    The only real difference between our regular volunteers and our long term (internship) volunteers is the length of time you stay with us. Typically, we find our long-term volunteers/interns tend to be one of three types:  

    1. Gap year students interested in a marine biology career
    2. College students majoring in the field of marine biology taking off a semester or two to get hands-on experience to bolster their resume   
    3. Working professionals who are exploring other career options like marine biology or possibly working as a professional diver

    What is Reef Conservation International?

    Feel the thrill of swimming with a whale shark, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping protect coral reefs. Reef Conservation International (ReefCI) trips are a unique opportunity to protect the reef ecosystem by directly participating in our ongoing marine conservation projects!  We are located on a small, private, picture-perfect Caribbean island on the Belize Barrier Reef.  The diving is incredible and the conservation work we do is meaningful!  Join us and make a difference!!

    What will I be doing?

    Reef Conservation International empowers you to take an active hands-on role in directly protecting and conserving our coral reefs and marine animals that we love via our marine conservation projects and environmental education and awareness program.  

    Each week/day will differ, but you will be helping and participating in the following areas:

    • Invasive Species Control:  You can save coral reef ecosystems by spearfishing the invasive lionfish!  Lionfish are an invasive species that threaten native reef fishes and corals.  It’s fun and a win for the environment!   
    • Sea Turtle Conservation:  Protect endangered sea turtles through nest preparation & monitoring, hatchling rescue & release, habitat restoration, data collection, and education. Baby sea turtles are sooo cute!  Sea turtle conservation activities are only available April thru November.
    • Marine Conservation Education: Learn about coral reefs and marine animals and discover how we can protect our reefs and animals that call the ocean home through our educational presentations.   Presentations are very informative and for the nerd in all of us 😊
    • Biodiversity Identification Dives:  Participate in our identification dives (reef fish, sea turtles, sharks, invertebrates, coral) to increase your knowledge and understanding of reef ecosystems.  Be more than just a scuba diver, embrace the awesomeness of mother nature’s diversity and get to know ocean creatures!
    • Beach Clean-ups:  Weekly beach and island trash/plastic removal on islands of the Belize Barrier Reef.  Feel good by doing good!  
    • Whale Shark Diving:  Dive or snorkel with the largest fish in the ocean!  Please note, we do NOT guarantee whale shark sightings but if you are lucky enough to dive with one - it is magical!!

    Depending on the season and length of stay you might not take part in all of these activities above, but it is a good bet that you will experience most of them!

    What Will I See Under the Sea?

    Our island is located on the second largest reef system in the world – the Belize Barrier Reef. Our reef is home to vibrant corals and countless species of colorful reef fish.  Dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, spotted eagle rays, barracudas, and groupers are very common too.  Several times a year we will spot giant manta rays as well as whale sharks – the largest fish in the world!  Whale sharks and manta rays are rare, but if you are lucky enough to dive with one - it is unforgettable!

    Is this trip for me?

    We attract a vast cross section of demographics from diverse ages, backgrounds, and nationalities.  We have singles, students, working professionals, families, couples, and retirees that come to our island!  People coming on this type of volunteer experience all have a shared passion for diving and ocean conservation, which makes for great group dynamics. We give the general diver a unique opportunity to learn about and help conserve the marine environment while having a fun volunteer experience. Our trips are for both experienced and non-experienced divers and those wishing to become certified divers. Everyone contributes regardless of their background or experience. 

    PADI Dive Certification Courses Offered on the Island

    In order to participate in our program, one must be a certified scuba diver.  Not certified?  No worries, many of our volunteers come to the island to learn to dive.  Looking to further your dive credentials?  Many of our volunteers come to our island to further their diving certification status.  Regardless of your diving level, our island is a wonderful place to learn with calm, clear waters and little current.  Our volunteer trips are for both non-experienced and experienced divers - all levels of divers are welcomed.  

    We have many dive courses available to help you develop your scuba skills and marine conservation knowledge while on the island volunteering with us.  Below is the price our program charges for each PADI certification course and approximately how long it will take you to complete the certification course on the island.  Approximate time to complete the course is based on your aptitude, understanding, and your ability to complete the PADI requirements for the course.

    PADI Certification Courses Offered on the Island

    • Open Water Certification – $295 USD (3 days)*
    • Advanced Open Water Certification – $295 USD (3 days)*
    • Rescue Diver Certification – $350 USD (1 week)*
    • Divemaster Certification – $775 USD (4 week minimum stay)*

    PADI Specialty Certification Courses Offered on the Island  (One must be open water certified before taking any PADI specialty courses)

    PADI Specialties with a Marine Conservation Focus

    • Coral Reef Conservation – $185 USD (1 day)
    • Fish Identification – $185 USD (2 days)
    • Invasive Lionfish – $185 USD (2 days)
    • Shark Conservation – $185 USD (2 days)
    • Underwater Naturalist – $185 USD (2 days)

    PADI Specialties with a Diving Skills Focus

    •  Deep Diver – $185 USD (3 days)*
    • Emergency First Response – $185 USD (1 day)*
    • ReActivate Scuba Refresher Course – $125 USD (1 day)*
    • Underwater Navigator – $185 USD (3 days)*
    • Underwater Photographer – $250 USD (2 days)*

    *Please Note:  The PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Divemaster, Deep Diver, Emergency First Response, ReActivate Refresher, Underwater Navigator, and Underwater Photographer courses require the PADI eLearning prior to arrival.  All other courses do NOT require the PADI eLearning prior to arrival.  You must be a fully certified open water diver before taking any PADI specialty courses.

    In order to be certified on the island, you will need to complete the PADI eLearning portion of your course (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Divemaster, Deep Diver, Emergency First Response, Underwater Navigator, or Underwater Photographer) prior to your arrival to our island.  With PADI’s online eLearning, you will complete the classroom/theory portion of your course online before your arrival.  PADI charges from $125 to $250 USD (cost varies depending on course) for the eLearning and the cost is paid to PADI via their website.  A link to register for PADI’s online eLearning will be sent to you upon registration and you must complete the eLearning before your arrival.  This link will affiliate you with ReefCI and lets us know you are registered and taking the course with us. After completing the eLearning, you must print out your eRecord (or snap a picture of it on your phone) and bring it with you to the island for our instructors.  Once on the island, you will complete the required in-water training portion of the course with ReefCI.  The cost paid to ReefCI for the in-water portion of your course depends on which course you are taking with us.  (see our prices above)



    Tagesablauf

    What will I be doing?

    Reef Conservation International empowers you to take an active hands-on role in directly protecting and conserving our coral reefs and marine animals that we love via our marine conservation projects and environmental education and awareness program.  

    Each week/day will ...

    Tagesablauf

    What will I be doing?

    Reef Conservation International empowers you to take an active hands-on role in directly protecting and conserving our coral reefs and marine animals that we love via our marine conservation projects and environmental education and awareness program.  

    Each week/day will differ, but you will be helping and participating in the following areas:

    • Invasive Species Control:  You can save coral reef ecosystems by spearfishing the invasive lionfish!  Lionfish are an invasive species that threaten native reef fishes and corals.  It’s fun and a win for the environment!   
    • Sea Turtle Conservation:  Protect endangered sea turtles through nest preparation & monitoring, hatchling rescue & release, habitat restoration, data collection, and education. Baby sea turtles are sooo cute!  Sea turtle conservation activities are only available April thru November.
    • Marine Conservation Education: Learn about coral reefs and marine animals and discover how we can protect our reefs and animals that call the ocean home through our educational presentations.   Presentations are very informative and for the nerd in all of us 😊
    • Biodiversity Identification Dives:  Participate in our identification dives (reef fish, sea turtles, sharks, invertebrates, coral) to increase your knowledge and understanding of reef ecosystems.  Be more than just a scuba diver, embrace the awesomeness of mother nature’s diversity and get to know ocean creatures!
    • Beach Clean-ups:  Weekly beach and island trash/plastic removal on islands of the Belize Barrier Reef.  Feel good by doing good!  
    • Whale Shark Diving:  Dive or snorkel with the largest fish in the ocean!  Please note, we do NOT guarantee whale shark sightings but if you are lucky enough to dive with one - it is magical!!

    Depending on the season and length of stay you might not take part in all of these activities above, but it is a good bet that you will experience most of them


    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Our volunteers can choose how much they wish to get involved.  Some people want to do as much conservation diving and learning as possible, while others wish to combine the conservation dives with relaxation and fun dives.  All dives are voluntary so you can choose to relax in our hammocks with ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Our volunteers can choose how much they wish to get involved.  Some people want to do as much conservation diving and learning as possible, while others wish to combine the conservation dives with relaxation and fun dives.  All dives are voluntary so you can choose to relax in our hammocks with a good book, fish from the island, or do a bit of sea kayaking/stand up paddle boarding or immerse yourself in conservation volunteering. The choice is yours!  

    We have lots to offer on the island when not diving!

    • Stand Up Paddle Boarding
    • Kayaking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing from the island
    • Conservation help (dissections, data collection)
    • Volleyball
    • Badminton
    • Great food
    • Further your dive course training with us!
    • Lots of hammock time!!
    Depending how long your stay with us is, the weekends back on the mainland are yours to explore. Besides the incredible diving and conservation experience you will have with us Monday-Friday on our island, Belize has so much to explore on the mainland where you will be on the weekend! From ancient ruins, jungles and nature expeditions, spelunking, repelling, ziplining, cave and river tubing, to cultural tours; there is something for everyone.  You are guaranteed a trip of a lifetime in Belize!  


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 16 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du mindestens 16 Jahre alt sein.

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Grundkenntnisse)

    Benötigte Unterlagen

    Our digital/online scuba diving waivers will be sent to you upon registration.

    Staatszugehörigkeit

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

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Volunteering with ReefCI is a great way to get an insider’s view about the issues facing marine ecosystems and do your part to help the cause. Anyone can volunteer. Everyone can make a difference regardless of skill and ability. No experience is necessary, just a desire to be the change you wish to see in the world!

    Arbeitszeiten

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

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von ReefCI

    What Is Included?

    • 5 days/4 nights on private island in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize
    • 3 meals daily during dive week
    • 12-13 dives per week
    • At least one night dive a week
    • Training for conservation work and participation in our conservation projects
    • Island boat transfers to and from island
    • Accommodations while on the island

    What is Not Included?

    • Flights to Placencia, Belize
    • Wetsuit, fins, booties, dive mask (must bring your own!!)
    • Dive gear rental fee (scuba regulator, BCD, tanks, weights): 45 USD per week 
    • Sapodilla Cayes Marine Park Fees: 35 USD per week
    • Optional alcohol and soda/pop while on the island (2-5 USD per drink) 
    • Optional PADI certification courses you would like to take while on the island

    Unterkunft

    We are located on a beautiful, idyllic remote private island that is part of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve Park, located in southern Belize about an hour boat ride from the mainland. Our island, Tom Owens Caye, is a true ‘castaway’ coral caye island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef. The island is about 1½ acres and has a large living area, great views and lots of hammock space. All of our volunteers upon arrival tell us that the photos do not do the island justice! It really is a perfect Caribbean paradise. 

    • Accommodations are basic but clean and comfortable and can best be described as hostel-like.  If you are expecting or wishing a 5-star resort then our island is not for you.  
    • The location of our island however is 5 stars as every room has incredible views of the Caribbean Sea! Imagine waking up to the sound of lapping waves and a spectacular Belizean sunrise!  
    • Our large main cabana building houses couples, families, groups, and singles. We also have individual single cabanas that surround the island.  
    • Bathroom and shower facilities are shared by all.   
    • We do not have air conditioning on the island as the strong trade winds provide a continuous cooling breeze on the island. However, rooms can occasionally become stuffy so all rooms have fans if needed.  
    • Our island manager allocates rooms upon arrival on Monday morning based on the number of singles, couples, and groups for the week. Couples, groups, and families are always roomed together. 

    A generator is kept in its own room to reduce noise pollution. It is run all night on the island allowing guests to charge their laptops, iPhones, iPods and cameras etc. and use a fan if the sea breeze is not enough. This generator is turned on in the evening so during the day electricity is limited. 

    Verpflegung

    We Are Known For Our Great Food! 

    We provide 3 meals a day plus an early morning snack and a mid-afternoon or late evening snack everyday while on the island.

    Sample Island Menu: 

    • Early Morning:  Fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits. 
    • Breakfast:  Fried jacks, sausages, scrambled eggs and refried beans or banana pancakes with ham and eggs.
    • Lunch:  Island chicken salad or chicken and veggie quesadilla’s or fresh fish burritos.
    • Dinner:  Lionfish fingers with cilantro, homemade garlic tartar sauce served with fresh salad and coconut rice or chicken curry with okra and yellow ginger rice or bbq whole fish with garlic mash and mixed veggies, or garlic lobster with cilantro mash and garlic zucchini.
    • Dessert:  Coconut tart or pineapple up-side-down cake or chocolate rum cake with a rum butter sauce.

    Vegetarian, Vegan, Food Allergery?  All Dietary Needs Fully Catered For! 

    All dietary requirements are catered for (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian, no seafood, dairy, tree nuts etc).   No worries - we have vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten free eaters, diabetics, and nut allergy volunteers that come to the island every year.  Our chef is quite accustomed to meeting the needs of our volunteers. Don't worry, we will make sure your dietary needs are met : )  However, it is always a good idea to bring special food and snacks that you like. 

    All meals and drinking water/juices are provided for you while you are at the island. There is an honesty book system on the island, which has a small selection of sodas, beers, and rum drinks available at an additional cost. 


    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Abholung vom Flughafen Placencia

    Das Abholen vom Flughafen ist auch nicht in den Programmgebühren enthalten.

    Internetzugriff

    Vor Ort gibt es leider keine Internetverbindung

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Placencia (PLJ) in Placencia. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Belize 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 Belize bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

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

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Our conservation dive trips are Monday thru Friday – we depart for our island at 9:30am on Monday from Placencia, Belize and return to the mainland (Placencia) on Friday anywhere from 10am-12pm depending on ocean navigability. Volunteers must schedule arrival and departure in and out of Placencia, Belize either on a Saturday or Sunday. 

    Weekend Accommodations

    All volunteers will need to book a hotel or hostel in Placencia upon their arrival and departure on a Saturday or Sunday. Those staying multiple weeks will need weekend accommodations on the mainland Friday night thru Sunday night in between their weeks with us on the island.  So with ReefCI you get the best of both worlds. An amazing marine conservation volunteering experience Monday thru Friday on a private Caribbean island on the Belize Barrier Reef and the weekends on the mainland exploring all Belize has to offer.  From ancient ruins, jungles and nature expeditions, spelunking, repelling, ziplining, cave and river tubing, to cultural tours; there is something for everyone on the weekends.  You are guaranteed a trip of a lifetime in Belize! 

    Flights to Placencia, Belize

    All volunteers will fly into Belize’s only international airport - Belize International Airport (BZE) which is located in Belize City.  From there, you will make a connection flight to Placencia, Belize via a small hopper plane.  The short hopper flights typically provide around 9 daily flights on the weekends to and from Belize International Airport and Placencia.  There are two airline companies that operate hopper flights in Belize. Tropic Air and Maya Island Air –google them to search flight times and prices.  All volunteers must schedule arrival and departure on a Saturday or Sunday.   We will depart for the island on Monday from Placencia, Belize at 9:30am and return on Friday to Placencia anywhere from 10am-12pm. 



    The program is fully booked for the following weeks:

    • Week of April 14

    • Week of May 12

    • Week of May 26

    • Week of June 2

    • Weeks of June 30 – August 1

    • Week of October 20

    Verfügbarkeit
    Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

    Programmgebühren

    1 Woche (Mindestaufenthalt) 933€
    2 Wochen 1.829€
    3 Wochen 2.715€
    4 Wochen 3.600€
    5 Wochen 4.485€
    6 Wochen 5.370€
    7 Wochen 6.256€
    8 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 6.566€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 877€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    877€ / Woche 1 - 8 Wochen Alter 16 - 50+

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    1 - 8 Wochen

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