Internships in Mahe, Seychelles

Volunteer in Seychelles for the chance to discover paradise. Have hands-on field experience while contributing to local and government initiatives; aimed at the conservation of local marine life, wildlife, and environmental landscapes. This expedition requires volunteers to go on daily research treks to do field surveys, snorkeling strips to take turtle census', as well as contribute to educational program developments. Help contribute to conserving the white sand beaches, clear blue waters, and diving paradise that is the Seychelles.

This 6 month long scuba diving internship starts with 10 weeks on our Seychelles Marine Conservation Expedition. During this time you will develop your scuba diving skills and your understanding of marine conservation. For this following phase, you will be based at a PADI dive centre. Here you will undertake your PADI Dive Master course, shadow dive centre staff, and help the dive centre with all its commercial operations such as; taking clients diving, equipment maintenance and marine conservation lectures. At the end of the 6 months placement qualifying participants may either be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners.

Volunteer in Seychelles and swap your daily grind for dreamy beaches, clear blue water, and endless sunshine. Not only that, the Seychelles also offers exotic wildlife and rare animals both on land and in the water! What better place to enjoy an island vacation and do some volunteer work at the same time? Have you always dreamed of being a marine biologist? If you are fascinated by our oceans and the animals that call these their home, join a marine conservation project! You will get to observe turtles, dolphins, whale sharks, and many other species during your scuba dives.