Island Conservation Expedition
Coordinator | Graeme
Coordinator | Graeme
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Destaques
Developing valuable skills needed for a career in conservation
Contributing to the conservation of endangered species
Living the island life on an uninhabited, untouched island
Snorkeling in clear blue waters and spotting dolphins, fish and coral
Experience spectacular sunrises and sunsets while living on an uninhabited island
Travel to the Seychelles and engage in crucial conservation initiatives alongside one of the leading marine & terrestrial data collection organisations.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Solteiros
Casais
50+
Travel to the pristine, uninhabited island of Curieuse in the Seychelles and join an international group of volunteers on marine and terrestrial conservation initiatives.
Work alongside partner organisations such as the Seychelles National Parks authority to contribute directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as #14 – Life Below Water, #15 – Life On Land, #4 – Quality Education and #17- Partnerships For Goals.
Project work varies depending on seasons. You could expect to be working with endangered green & hawksbill sea turtles; collect data on the understudied sicklefin lemon shark pups; conduct beach profiling surveys to monitor coastal erosion or partake in a yearly census of giant Aldabra tortoises. Rotating between various focuses provides the chance for you to make a valuable impact and to develop a vast range of new skills.
This program includes a complimentary Wildlife 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.
Conservação da Tartaruga Marinha
Conservação da Tartaruga
Conservação de Tubarões
Plant Conservation
Hotspots
Conservação dos Golfinhos
Conservação do Raio
Tartaruga-de-Couro
Tartaruga Gigante
Tubarão do Recife de Blacktip
Mangrove
Parque Nacional
Golfinho roaz-corvineiro
Raio de Águia
Tartaruga do Mar Verde
Tartaruga-de-Falcão
Typical day
Volunteer work is Monday through to Fridays with weekends free to explore. The Island is only accessible by boat.
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 Survey
- 12pm: Lunch
- 1pm - 4pm: Second Survey
- 6pm: Dinner
- 9pm: Bed Time
Free-time activities
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 Digue island visit
- Praslin island visit
- Visiting surrounding Curieuse
- Visiting Madagascar (3 hour flight away)
- Visit other coral islands like Desroche, Bord, Dennis, Farquhar and Amirantes which are a bit further away but so worth it!
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
- Hike to the top of Mount Curieuse
- Stand up paddleboard at sunrise
- Visit Vallée de Mai in Praslin National Park
- Spend the day at a secluded beach
- Sleep under the stars on Mount Curieuse
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Climbing
Hiking
Sports
Requisitos
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (fluently)
required
Medical Form and Passport Copy
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start through self paced training materials. Must be physically very fit as surveys involve walking for many hours in humid conditions on rough terrain
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Serviços incluídos
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
- First Aid & CPR training
- Live and work in a protected reserve under GVI
- 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
- Airport transfers
- 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)
Airport pick ups are provided at Seychelles' main international airport on Mahé Island, these are within a specified time period.
Curieuse Island and the waters around it are listed as a national park. Our camp is positioned on the beach front of Anse St Jose and overlooks Praslin island.
Accommodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.
Our base has fresh food ingredients, meals are mostly vegetarian.
Volunteers take it turn to prepare meals for the team.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island. We assist you to find cheap flights to Seychelles.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Seychelles provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Seychelles you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Seychelles.
Datas & Custos
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
2022
- 08 Jan 2022
- 22 Jan 2022
- 05 Feb 2022
- 19 Feb 2022
- 05 Mar 2022
- 19 Mar 2022
- 02 Apr 2022
- 16 Apr 2022
- 30 Apr 2022
- 14 May 2022
- 28 May 2022
- 11 Jun 2022
- 25 Jun 2022
- 09 Jul 2022
- 23 Jul 2022
- 06 Aug 2022
- 20 Aug 2022
- 03 Sep 2022
- 17 Sep 2022
- 01 Oct 2022
- 15 Oct 2022
- 29 Oct 2022
- 12 Nov 2022
- 26 Nov 2022
- 10 Dec 2022
- 24 Dec 2022
2023
- 07 Jan 023
- 21 Jan 2023
- 04 Feb 2023
- 18 Feb 2023
- 04 Mar 2023
- 18 Mar 2023
- 01 Apr 2023
- 15 Apr 2023
- 29 Apr 2023
- 13 May 2023
- 27 May 2023
- 10 Jun 2023
- 24 Jun 2023
- 08 Jul 2023
- 22 Jul 2023
- 05 Aug 2023
- 19 Aug 2023
- 02 Sep 2023
- 16 Sep 2023
- 30 Sep 2023
- 14 Oct 2023
- 28 Oct 2023
- 11 Nov 2023
- 25 Nov 2023
- 09 Dec 2023
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 12 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$3.158
2 weeks
$3.667
3 weeks
$4.175
4 weeks
$4.684
5 weeks
$5.136
6 weeks
$5.644
7 weeks
$6.096
8 weeks
$6.605
9 weeks
$7.113
10 weeks
$7.622
11 weeks
$8.074
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$8.582
Average fees
$1.937
/week
A organização cobra as suas taxas em EUR. A tabela de preços em USD está sujeita a flutuação cambial.
GVI
informará o candidato sobre o preço final durante o processo de candidatura.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with GVI during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Island Conservation Expedition
Travel to the Seychelles and engage in crucial conservation initiatives alongside one of the leading marine & terrestrial data collection organisations.
$1714/week
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