Description

Divers and marine biologists, welcome

Diving volunteers wanted for Coral Reef Dive Surveys in the Andaman Sea, based in Phuket! November 2010 April 2011. Openmind Projects is helping Thai Marine Research Center to organize coral reef surveys to check the impact of tourism (which is an increasing and big problem) from November 2010 to April 2011 and welcome qualified volunteers to help with the reef surveys. This volunteer work includes diving at some 5 different sites on the Thai coast, the Andaman Sea, and to document findings as instructed by the local manager. Volunteers maybe asked to do other tasks too.

Highlights

If you're looking for an amazing marine and coastal volunteer placement untouched by tourism, yet near bustling tourism spots and beaches on Phuket Island then this project is probably for you. An array of leisure activities is available in Phuket such as islands tours, yachting, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving and of course, the night life for those interested.

This project is heavily involved in saving marine wildlife, coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish as well as the threatened mangrove forests. There is a special mangrove trail just outside the NP office.

Located on Phuket Island, near the airport

Volunteers stay
in staff bungalows near the seas and share room.

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Canoeing
• Deep-Sea Fishing
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Fishing
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Nature Tours
• RainForest Tours
• Scuba
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Qualifications

Dive certificate

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees

Experience Required

yes

Dive certificate

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Nature lover

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

One - two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Open mind projects's Mission Statement

To bridge the knowledge divide between the rich and poor. We do this by helping the underprivileged gain access to better learning opportunities with the help of modern information technology and international volunteers; To contribute to the fight against increasing threats to our environment, nature, and wildlife; To offer international volunteers unique opportunities to help bridge knowledge divides and to help save nature, while growing as persons in our grassroots education and eco projects.

Year Founded

2001