Volunteer Programs 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.

Travel to a country known for its equatorial climate and enter a year-round summer in Seychelles. Spend your days diving in the supreme clear waters of Mahe visiting different dive sites and islands. On your expeditions, you could see an array of marine life, such as dolphins, manta rays, octopus, whale sharks, varying fish species, coral reefs, and the endangered hawksbill and green sea turtles. In collaboration with local partners and GVI staff, you’ll collect data, develop marine and environmental education programs, and survey for critical local governmental marine efforts. This is an opportunity to contribute to sustainable conservation efforts and level up your marine conservation knowledge and practical skills. GVI works alongside local partner organizations to ensure the successful outcome and longevity of all our programs. Use weekend trips to visit other islands and cities, explore botanical gardens and add recreational diving to your list. Start to better understand local traditional culture and meet fellow volunteers with varying national backgrounds.

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.

This fascinating volunteer project offers you the chance to actively contribute to nature conservation on an almost entirely uninhabited island in Seychelles. North Island, your project location, is at the heart of the Seychelles archipelago. Islands are oftentimes called "laboratories for evolution” explaining why so many species live on the isolated islands of Seychelles. But times used to be different. Until the 70s, North Island was used for intense coconut plantations, which had a strong negative impact on the native flora and fauna due to invasive species. Thus, this volunteer project aims to restore the island's original ecosystem by applying different renaturation measures. Your tasks will vary depending on what is required to implement the necessary conservation measures. You will work with a team of international volunteers and experienced researchers. Your work will focus on recording sea turtle populations. You will survey the beach on foot at regular intervals to monitor the growth of baby turtles and the population levels of various endangered species. You will also be responsible for photographing the entire coral reef.