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Responsible Whale Watching Volunteer Program in Tenerife
Join our team in Tenerife to gain hands-on experience in responsible whale watching and cetacean fieldwork. Volunteers join our crew during whale watching tours up to 6 days per week, depending on weather and sea conditions. Tasks may include cetacean searching, behavioral observations, data collection, fin photo-ID, assisting with tours, and basic boat maintenance. When tours cannot operate due...
Join our team in Tenerife to gain hands-on experience in responsible whale watching and cetacean fieldwork. Volunteers join our crew during whale watching tours up to 6 days per week, depending on weather and sea conditions. Tasks may include cetacean searching, behavioral observations, data collection, fin photo-ID, assisting with tours, and basic boat maintenance. When tours cannot operate due to weather, volunteers help with photo-ID analysis and data organization from office. This program is ideal for future whale watching guides, skippers, cetacean observers, photographers, or anyone interested in gaining practical experience at sea and contributing to cetacean data collection. Work hours range from 3 to 8 hours per day. Minimum age is 18 years old and minimum stay is 2 weeks. Acc...
Program Highlights
Volunteers take part directly in whale watching operations at sea, observing cetaceans in their natural environment while following responsible practices.
The program is based in a unique location, offering direct access to one of the best areas in Europe for observing resident and migratory cetacean species.
You help collect general information on cetacean species and their behavior, and take photos used to maintain and expand photo-ID catalogues.
Gain real experience on board, supporting the crew during tours and getting familiar with basic boating activities.
Join a small, friendly crew where everyone works closely together, ideas are valued, and you can feel comfortable, supported, and involved in the daily life of the boat.
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- Tenerife, Spain
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Winter
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Driving See more
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Locations
- Tenerife, Spain
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Driving
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples
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Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
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