Description

We are protecting coral reefs in Sabah Malaysian Borneo. We need help both with communications - home based but you need internet. We need volunteers, on the ground and in the water, to help develop a marine protected area.

Highlights

* Travel the world, help save sharks turtles coral reefs
* Build a marine protected area
* Watch the sunset from underwater
* Watch fish have sex
* Improve your cv, make you interesting at an interview
* Develop your opinions
* Make you an advocate for change
* Have the experience of a lifetime
* Be the envy of your friends
* Have a great time with fantastic people without drugs or alcohol
* Make friends across the world
* Find your soul mate

Travel Types

• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• RainForest Tours
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Student Tours
• Summer Camp
• Volunteering

Qualifications

Passion for the environment, sense of humor, ability to live without internet, ability to try anything. We work with sharks, corals seabirds turtles environmental education. Our current project is on a deserted coral reef 50km 40miles offshore from Kota kinabalu in the South China Sea. You do not need to dive although for some intern/volunteer positions it helps. If you stay for long enough we will teach you.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

varies widely

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

* Keen - enthusiastic - passionate - male or female * Prepared to assist with whatever is required on the program.

Age Range

16-80

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-10

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Tropical Research and Conservation Centre's Mission Statement

Save the planet one tree, one coral one turtle one shark at a time.

Year Founded

2005