Description

Volunteer for either 2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks at this world renowned marine conservation research organisation in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Tag fish, collect data and take photos of dolphins and a variety of whales. Gain a Local Marine Guiding Programme qualification and participate in commercial eco-tourism activities. Volunteer at a community project for disadvantaged children, help to organise local marine awareness campaigns, monitor and help clean local beaches do all this and much much more!

This marine conservation volunteering project gives you the unique opportunity to live in the picturesque seaside of South Africa's Plettenberg Bay whilst you research some of the worlds most fascinating marine species. By marine volunteering in this part of South Africa you can witness the power, grace and exuberance of a variety of whales, dolphins, sharks and seals, whilst being surrounded by a majestic setting of mountains, forests and coastal inlets. On this South African marine volunteering adventure you will learn how to manage a marine and coastal zone in a sustainable manner to actively and meaningfully participate in conserving the marine life, whilst experiencing the community, culture and environment of the area in a more intimate way than most visitors. Depending on the time of year and how lucky you are, the marine research you conduct will encounter a variety of marine life that includes Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales, Brydes Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins, Common Dolphins, rarely seen Orcas (Killer Whales) and even Great White Sharks!

As the first ever privately initiated and government supported conservation project of its kind in South Africa, this conservation volunteering project has a world-renowned research team who have been given awards by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This fantastic team will guide you through projects that involve marine research, educating and being involved in the community, and taking a watch dog role in Plettenberg Bay. They will be there to help you settle in during your stay and give you the opportunity to take on any individual projects where your own best interests lie. This marine volunteering project offers you personal diversity in the programme and from assisting the dive research teams to helping with their community programme you will find your own way to contribute. As part of your stay you will also assist with our commercial whale and dolphin tours, as well as kayaking and river cruising.

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Tours
• Volunteering
• Birdwatching
• Ecology
• Photography
• Student Tours
• Vacation Packages

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,890

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Pre-departure support
- Field manual containing information about the project and what to take, plus lots more
- 24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
- All internal transportation
- All food and accommodation
- Internet access
- Laundry service (twice a week)
- Cap
- T-Shirt
- Fleece
- Manual
- Local Marine Guiding Programme course and qualification
- All research activities
- Volunteering in the local community

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of upto 12

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day

Yomps's Mission Statement

We work hard to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime through responsible adventures off the beaten track. You will learn new skills, meet new friends, experience cultural activities that are just not available to tourists and you will have the time of your life.

Year Founded

2006