from 2,225€
MARINE CONSERVATION & CORAL REEF RESTORATION
Highlights
- Become a skillful ecology diver and help protect marine environment. Even if you do not have previous experience you will obtain important diving qualifications and gain insight!
- Walk away with professional diving certifications and amazing experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful marine environment! This is a great opportunity to protect the marine environment.
- Experience the Dominican style of live and chill by the rhythm of Caribbean music!
- Gain Spanish fluency with the help of our free Spanish classes and share daily life with locals!
- Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Samana, climb the mountain peaks of pico Duarte and visit historical sites in Santo Domingos' colonial town!
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About the program
Become a skillful ecological diver and help protect the beautiful caribbean marine environment
Program Description
Embark on an exciting diving internship, progressing to "Open Water Diver" and "Coral Reef Conservation" training with PADI. Already an Open Water Diver or equivalent? Get a 200 Euro discount or AOWD certification. Upgrade options available for Rescue Diver, Dive Master, and ...
Typical day
What to expect
With the Open Water Diver International Diploma and the coral reef conservation specialty training, you'll have the skills to dive up to 18m deep and actively participate in marine conservation along Las Terrenas' coast. After acquiring the necessary training, starting from the second ...
Free-time activities
Special Offer
Enjoy free Spanish language classes for volunteers and interns, emphasizing practical communication skills. Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities naturally, similar to learning one's mother tongue. From day one, you'll use Spanish in real-life situations with ...
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
Availability
Starting dates are flexible
Time Commitment
A minimum time commitment of 2 weeks is required and can be extended up to one year
Placement Location
Las Terrenas
About your Placement Location
The Aldeas de Paz Foundation is based in the charming coastal villages of Samana and Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Samana, in the north-eastern corner, has about 15,000 inhabitants and is renowned for its safety, tranquil atmosphere, and beautiful beaches. The community values social responsibility and exudes a secure, small European town vibe. The Dominican Republic's countryside is widely recognized for its peacefulness, making it one of the safest regions in the Caribbean. When you join our program, you'll experience a welcoming and secure environment while contributing to meaningful projects in this picturesque part of the world.
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Meet your organization
Fundacion Aldeas de Paz
Non-profit - founded in 2001
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Manfred
About the project
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