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  • Life Below Water

Shark and Marine Ecology

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1.115€ per week  ·  2 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Enjoy up close and personal time with Marine life
  • You’ll meet loads of great people and we know you’ll have lots of fun, but the animals come first.
  • Enjoy a working holiday and contribute to these animals who need us.
  • Make memories you can't get anywhere else in the world
  • Make lifelong friendships

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

Volunteers work with a non-governmental organisation committed to promoting the conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine resources through research, education.

This organisation has become recognised for its inclusive and holistic approach to conservation and ecosystem based research and focuses on a variety of initiatives, including an understanding the biology & ecology of sharks, skates & rays for management purposes, cetacean research focusing on ...

Over het programma

This organisation has become recognised for its inclusive and holistic approach to conservation and ecosystem based research and focuses on a variety of initiatives, including an understanding the biology & ecology of sharks, skates & rays for management purposes, cetacean research focusing on southern right whales and the spatio-temporal behaviour of whales & dolphins in the local area, research techniques include photo identification, behavioural coding and environmental monitoring,  the collection of baseline diversity & abundance data from the Bay, a marine debris study and the investigation of the ecological role of mesopredators (medium sized predators including rays, snakes and sharks) in kelp forest ecosystems.

Your Contribution

Volunteers, Interns or Field Study students that work on this project are in a unique position to contribute to conservation, education and research initiatives in a location unlike any in the world. 

Although scientific research is the pillar of the management and conservation of resources, the effective dissemination of information research is a necessity for the various species-specific and ecology-based research projects that take place at this organisation. Depending on the time of year you join the project, you will participate in the following components of the program:

1. Cetacean Monitoring; 
2. Elasmobranch surveys; 
3. Estuary Monitoring; 
4. Estuarine macro-invertebrate surveys

Please Note

The second instalment of your project fees is due within 1 week after you paid the deposit on Volunteer World. This is a total of $495 AUD and comes off your balance. The balance is due 90 days prior to travel. For all further information about the fees, please scroll down to the section "Program Fees“.

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Volunteers undertake a variety of activities which are dependent upon the season. Activities may include: 

• collecting behaviour data, logging geographic location of cetaceans in the bay and recording photographic identification (where applicable) of cetaceans aboard an eco-tourism whale watching ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Volunteers undertake a variety of activities which are dependent upon the season. Activities may include: 

• collecting behaviour data, logging geographic location of cetaceans in the bay and recording photographic identification (where applicable) of cetaceans aboard an eco-tourism whale watching vessel

• entering data and compiling basic reports for the cetacean monitoring project

• shore based research collecting biological data, tagging and genetic sample collection

• deploying the baited remote underwater video (BRUV), collecting data, uploading videos to the lab computer and identify all species captured by the BRUV during deployment, enter data into the BRUV database

• macro-invertebrate collection techniques, environmental data collection and invertebrate identification using microscopes and species keys

• strategically monitor estuarine environmental parameters of the two local river estuaries

• laboratory testing

• Interns and field study student’s own research projects

• husbandry & facility maintenance including collecting organisms for the facility touch tank, catching small demersal sharks using snorkel gear, elasmobranch husbandry, tank system maintenance and general duties

• deliver interesting and educational information about the organisation, shark biology & ecology, threats to sharks and marine ecosystems, etc, to visitors, school and community groups to the facility.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The Cape Whale Coast offers some fabulous opportunities for travel and sightseeing. It is made up of a collection of villages, farms, rivers, bays, coves and valleys, each bursting with its own special magic. Explore whale watching, sharks, wine routes, SCUBA diving, fynbos, birding, golf courses, ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The Cape Whale Coast offers some fabulous opportunities for travel and sightseeing. It is made up of a collection of villages, farms, rivers, bays, coves and valleys, each bursting with its own special magic. Explore whale watching, sharks, wine routes, SCUBA diving, fynbos, birding, golf courses, the Stony Point Penguin colony, kayaking, surfing, mountain biking, hiking trails and adventure activities in this beautiful region, all popular activities during time off.

A stay in Cape Town is a must. It offers a huge range of activities from the cable car and hiking trips up Table Mountain (voted one of the world’s new seven wonders), SCUBA diving, superb wine farms and the exciting nightlife in the renowned and vibrant Long Street. Take a boat trip out to Robben Island Museum to visit the prison cell of Nelson Mandela, catch lunch and a tune or two at the Hout Bay markets or dine at one of the fantastic restaurants overlooking the water at Camps Bay after a walk along the beach.

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)

Vereiste documenten

Proof of travel Insurance docs and proof of vaccinations.

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

Andere vaardigheden

Volunteers must be fluent in English, be willing to work and must be able to take direction from staff. Interns should be one of the following: (a) students currently enrolled at an academic institution and studying towards a science major; (b) graduated scientists with a minimum of a B.Sc. with a science major; (c) naturalists with proven experience in research, management and/or conservation; (d) educators with experience in environmental education.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zaterdag van 10:00 - 14:30

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers


What's included in this project?

  • Pre-departure support
  • Project Information Pack
  • Transfers from Cape Town Airport to the project
  • Daily transfers from the accommodation to the project
  • On the job training
  • Accommodation
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • 24-hour O2E emergency phone
What's not included in this project?

  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Snacks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Spending
  • Visas


Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Cape Town International Airport

Fly to Cape Town Airport, South Africa. You will be collected from and returned to the airport before and after your placement.

Accomodatie

A five bedroom house situated a 15-minute drive to the project. Bedrooms are shared (maximum 6 per room) and may be unisex. Transport to and from the facility and work-related activities is provided.

Eten & Drank

Volunteers are required to purchase their own food and prepare their own meals.

For lunch, volunteers either take their own lunch to the project or can purchase supplies in town.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Zuid-Afrika. 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 Zuid-Afrika biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

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

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

The program starts every Monday, every week, all year.

To get there,  fly to Cape Town, South Africa. You will be collected from and returned to the airport before and after your placement.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 2.242€
3 weken 3.336€
4 weken (max. verblijf) 4.440€
Gemiddelde kosten 1.115€/week

Programmakosten

1.115€ per week 2 - 4 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

2 - 4 weken

Waarborg (15%)

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 (85%)

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

Ontmoet je gastheer

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers

Buitengewoon 4.9 rating (185 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2011

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

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Gepresenteerd door

Tracy

Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers is a non-profit organisation that was founded for the purpose of providing resources and financial assistance to animal welfare and conservation

Ontmoet je gastheer

The O2E Founders are animal lovers and committed volunteers. They founded and established the organisation in Melbourne, Australia, having seen firsthand that volunteer recruitment agencies were not always aware if the projects they supported had the best interests of animals and environment in mind. Instead, unethical and harmful behaviour including elephant riding, unsustainable tree nursery projects and the consumption of scarce community resources by the presence of volunteers were often the result. Local wildlife communities and the animals’ environments were also clearly disadvantaged. For this reason, we created our Oceans 2 Earth Ethical Standards and the Wildlife Code and measure all potential projects by these policies prior to partnering with them.

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers offers volunteering and adventure travel experiences for ethically minded animal and conservation lovers looking for the trip of a lifetime.

In creating Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers, the O2E founders challenge and engage individuals to contribute to meaningful animal welfare and conservation projects. As wildlife carers and avid animal welfare and rights campaigners, they uphold a vision to promote ethical volunteering as an advisable travel alternative.

We believe the way to solve the issues of animal mistreatment and environmental destruction and degradation is to provide people with the opportunity to contribute and interact so that they may develop their own personal culture of responsibility and global conservation. People exposed first hand to challenging bio diverse environmental issues are more likely to draw on those experiences and continue to make a positive impact once they arrive home. 

Oceans 2 Earth recognise that individuals really can make a difference. However small the work effort is from one person, if you combine the actions of many people as a whole, the result can become quite significant. By bringing like-minded and ethically conscious animal lovers together, Oceans 2 Earth believe that there is no limit to what we can achieve. 

Our Mission

Promote environmental sustainability and to be accountable for our impact on the environment.

Take action and find solutions to improve the natural, bio-diverse way of life for all. Promote the ethical treatment and natural living ecology of all animals.

Expose and educate volunteers to the plight of animals ill-affected by conflict or interaction with man, encouraging them to take action and find solutions to these global issues. 

185 beoordelingen · rating4.9

Alicia H. rating5

2021 at Shark and Marine Ecology

This project gave me the opportunity to have a hands on experience in the shark science field by allowing me to be a intern over the summer, it was an amazing experience. The staff were very hands on, understanding, passionate and just wonderful overall to work ...
Tania Shackleton rating5

2023 at Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation

This has been the most amazing experience of my life. I highly recommend this experience as I’ve learnt so much and have seen so much! Met some of the best people he ever met in my life. I’m definitely booking this experience again as it’s so so breathtaking!! Completely chill and I do not ...
It is such a unique and an amazing experience. I’ve met so many wonderful people and learnt so much about the Great Barrier Reef while volunteering for a great cause! Highly recommend and would like to do it again. Thank you ...
Spent my best time in Australia so far. It’s been such a pleasure to know and work with a group of amazing people. Great shout out to Helen, Tim and all the other volunteers. This is the perfect experience where you get to know Great Barrier Reef from a different perspective while doing ...
Over the past week I have undergone the oceans2earth volunteering program situated in Cairns that took place on both Green Island and Fitzroy Island. I found the experience very enjoyable as well as highly educational. The programme became enjoyable through the knowledgeable and supportive group and ...
This was undoubtedly the best experience I have ever had. I was so nervous at first but the entire program was so organized and was the perfect blend of educational, informative, and fun. I bonded so much with the other members and made memories to last a lifetime. I would seriously recommend this ...

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