Whale Shark Researcher
Coordinator | Jesse
Coordinator | Jesse
Reserve com a Flex Option!
Escolha novas datas de partida ou mude para um programa de voluntariado diferente, sem custos adicionais.
Destaques
Swim with whale sharks!
Observe whale shark behavior in the water!
Work with a diverse group of researchers from all over the world!
Gain hands-on experience in whale shark research!
Live on a beautiful, exotic island!
LAMAVE's whale shark research and conservation projects will allow volunteers to study whale sharks in the water through photo identification and other research work.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 21+
Solteiros
Grupos
LAMAVE has been studying whale sharks in the Philippines since 2012. We started working with this species to understand the human-shark interactions, and how these can be beneficial to local communities as well as for the species. However, human-shark interactions can have ecosystem-level implications which need addressing in order to ensure their long-term sustainability. We are now working across the different tourism sites in the country, namely Donsol, Oslob, Southern Leyte and Palawan.
Volunteers will help in studying whale sharks in the water. LAMAVE's main research technique to understand their ecology is photographic identification (photo-ID). This techniques harnesses the uniqueness of the whale shark's spot pattern and through the aid of star-mapping software, we can 'match' whale sharks between areas. Volunteers will get a chance to swim in the water with these animals and study them closely. Other methodologies are also used by the organization's researchers, depending on the site.
Volunteers help not only in gathering data, but also in collating and evaluating some of the data. Volunteers are also involved in community engagement work that is geared towards imparting conservation knowledge and inspiring conservationist attitudes and behaviors in the local community.
Typical day
Volunteers will have in-water days and on-land days. For days in water, they will conduct in-water surveys, swim and study whale sharks. This will happen in shifts and will take a few hours.
For days on land, volunteers will process all the data collected and do all other administrative and daily (cleaning, cooking, etc.) work required for life with the project. There are also learning activities scheduled and conducted by project leaders, such as Journal Club, Cultural Nights, etc.
Volunteers get one day off every week to relax and explore life in the Philippines.
Sample Schedule:
Activities on in-water day:
04:30: Breakfast
06:00: Start
of in-water surveys
12:00: End
of in-water surveys
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Data-processing
15:00: Data-processing
16:00: Free
21:00: Curfew
Activities on land day:
06:00: Breakfast
08:00: Data-encoding
09:00 -13:00: Data-encoding
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Data-encoding
15:00: Free
21:00: Curfew
08:00: Data-encoding
09:00 -13:00: Data-encoding
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Data-encoding
15:00: Free
21:00: Curfew
Free-time activities
During a volunteer's day off (and other free time), he/she can enjoy different activities that are available in the project sites. These usually include swimming, snorkeling, and diving. There are also lots of beautiful, exotic places to visit near the project sites.
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hiking
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requisitos
In order to join the program you need to be at least 21 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)
CV and cover letter
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Must be strong, confident swimmers.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from
07:00
- 18:00
Serviços incluídos
The fees are a required donation to support the long-term running of the project site and your place within the team during your stay.
Volunteers stay in a project house. They share beds in rooms. The project house is comfortable and has the character of a scientific research site. It is simple but homey.
The project provides for money for groceries. Shopping and cooking is done by the team. Drinking water is also provided.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Cebu City. We assist you to find cheap flights to Filipinas.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Filipinas provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Filipinas you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Filipinas.
Datas & Custos
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Volunteers can join these projects throughout the year. Volunteers are asked to start either on the first of the month or the fifteenth of the month.
Este programa é pausado devido à COVID-19 e reabre em May 2023. Candidate-se Já!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
12 - 24 weeks
Program fees
12 weeks
(min. stay)
$2.070
16 weeks
$2.760
20 weeks
$3.450
24 weeks
(max. stay)
$4.140
Average fees
$173
/week
Por favor, note que as taxas acima indicadas são estimadas.
LAMAVE Research Institute
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 LAMAVE Research Institute during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Whale Shark Researcher
LAMAVE's whale shark research and conservation projects will allow volunteers to study whale sharks in the water through photo identification and other research work.
$173/week
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