• Life Below Water

Eco Diving

location
1 - 8 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Good 4.2  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Become part of a worldwide movement of passionate people dealing with the global challenge of litter and the impact human development is having on the marine environment
  • Collect trash from the sea and learn more about the marine ecosystem
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world
  • Learn Croatian and practice your language skills
  • Discover Split and its surroundings

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Provide support to underwater clean-up efforts, help reduce sea pollution and enjoy diving in the beautiful Adriatic sea.

Open to beginners without diving experience, volunteers will gain dive certification before engaging in underwater conservation activities. Volunteers work towards a vision of a healthier sea, thriving ecosystems, and a clean coastline. 

The program fee covers online and in-person training, full ...

About the program

Open to beginners without diving experience, volunteers will gain dive certification before engaging in underwater conservation activities. Volunteers work towards a vision of a healthier sea, thriving ecosystems, and a clean coastline. 

The program fee covers online and in-person training, full scuba equipment, and supervision from an experienced dive instructor. Volunteers complete internationally recognized SSI (Scuba Schools International) diving certifications, depending on their experience and length of stay. Courses range from Scuba Diver to Open Water Diver, and specialties like Marine Ecology and Fish Identification.

What to Expect:

  • Diving Certification: Gain internationally recognized diving certifications.

  • Underwater Clean-Up: Participate in clean-up efforts to reduce sea pollution.

  • Marine Conservation: Learn about and help protect the marine ecosystem.

Daily Tasks:

  • Trash Collection: Collect trash from the sea.

  • Data Logging: Log information on collected items.

  • Marine Life Observation: Observe and identify fish and marine organisms.

  • Ecosystem Education: Learn about the marine ecosystem and how to protect it.

Why Join?

  • Make an Impact: Help reduce sea pollution and conserve marine life.

  • Gain Experience: Develop diving and marine conservation skills.

  • Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Split while making a difference.

Ready to Conserve Marine Life in Omis?

Typical day

After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning or afternoon shift at the Marine Conservation placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

A typical schedule is as follows:

08:00 - 10:00 a.m. : Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation

10:00 a.m. :  

  (1) Travel to the ...

Typical day

After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning or afternoon shift at the Marine Conservation placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

A typical schedule is as follows:

08:00 - 10:00 a.m. : Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation

10:00 a.m. :  

  (1) Travel to the Marine Conservation place to join the local staff and begin work on your project or

  (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Croatian language lessons or enroll other activities if you have an afternoon project.

01:30 p.m. : Lunch is served at the restaurant.

02:00 - 07:00 p.m. : 

  (1) Travel to the Marine Conservation place to join the local staff and begin work on your project or 

  (2) Explore the city, relax, attend Croatian language lessons or enroll other activities if you have a morning project.

08:00 - 10:00 p.m. : Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.

Free-time activities

Amidst the Kozjak and Mosor mountains and surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, just a few hours away from one of the other European capitals, the small peninsula where Split is located has a lot to offer to every visitor and traveler.

Croatia, as a Balkan nation is a must stop country for anyone who ...

Free-time activities

Amidst the Kozjak and Mosor mountains and surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, just a few hours away from one of the other European capitals, the small peninsula where Split is located has a lot to offer to every visitor and traveler.

Croatia, as a Balkan nation is a must stop country for anyone who chooses to visit eastern Europe in a meaningful way. On the one hand it has a rich historical heritage full of monuments classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the other it is a country that is still recovering from a political war, in the group of countries with the highest number of people living below the poverty line.

With its charming ancient towns and villages, beautiful beaches and more than a thousand islands, its history has produced a very rich cultural diversity, shaped by Roman and Turkish, that is, Mediterranean and Eastern European influences. These historical heritages mark the different regions of Croatia. Between Istria, Dalmatia and the center of Croatia, the gastronomy, lifestyle and accents can change a lot, making the country very diverse and interesting. Split, the second biggest city, has a specific Mediterranean influence that makes it especially welcoming, cosy and warm. With its palace just on the seaside, Split brings a peaceful and fresh atmosphere that invites you to come and stay for a while.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by ImpacTrip

What’s included?

- Pick up at the international airport in Split & transfer to the accommodation - Sunday 

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.
We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect :)

- Accommodation at a dormitory in a local hostel in Omis, female dormitory or mixed dormitory with private bathroom

- Three meals everyday: breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)

- Shared use of common room, and free WIFI

- For Marine Conservation: all diving equipment necessary, SSI diving classes and instructors, SSI diving certifications appropriate to diving experience

- Orientation event on arrival (including an introduction to Croatia and it's culture, the volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information, and safety guidelines)

- Guided city tour

- The best tips to discover the city!

- Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project

- Introduction on the first day of volunteering

- Ongoing support throughout the stay

- 24h/7 emergency support- 24h/7 emergency support

Airport Pickup at Split Airport

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)
If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect

Accommodation

Volunteers on the Marine Conservation project will be accommodated in a hostel in the centre of Omis which is a 10 minute walk from the volunteer placement and the restaurant for meals. Volunteers should expect to share a room with up to 7 other volunteers, depending on the availability the volunteers will be separated by gender. The bathrooms are common but are separated by gender. Bedding and towels are provided by the hostel. Local staff do clean the accommodation throughout the week, though volunteers are required to keep their rooms tidy. 

Private rooms for Marine Conservation volunteers can also be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact us or your Program Manager for more information and pricing. All accommodation upgrades are subject to availability.

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day in a restaurant which is a 10min walk from the accommodation. Breakfast will alternate between choices of cereals, butter, marmalade, cream cheese, ham, milk, coffee, juice and bread. Lunch is prepared in the morning and packed into take-away boxes so the volunteers can have a meal on the boat. Dinner is provided in the restaurant and volunteers have the choice between a meat, fish, vegetarian and pizza option.

Tap water is safe to drink in Croatia and while we encourage volunteers to bring a reusable drink bottle to minimize the consumption of single-use plastics, bottled water is readily available if you prefer. You should budget approximately $5 per week for this.



Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Split Airport (SPU) in Split. We assist you to find cheap flights to Croatia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Croatia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Croatia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Croatia. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Our Croatian programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

This program is only open from the 15th May to the 15th November.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 1,520€
2 weeks 2,345€
3 weeks 3,170€
4 weeks 3,995€
5 weeks 4,820€
6 weeks 5,645€
7 weeks 6,470€
8 weeks (max. stay) 7,295€
Average fees 1,215€/week

Program fees

1,215€ per week 1 - 8 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

1 - 8 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with ImpacTrip during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

ImpacTrip

Good 4.2 rating (70 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Cristiana

Spoken languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English

About the project

ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Meet your organization

ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

70 reviews · rating4.2

Fabian Schelbert rating3.2

2021 at Eco Diving

Impact trip program Nice, friendly and helpful people from impact trip program. Petra is very kind and helps in every situation. There are other volunteers in the hostel whom also participate on other programs than eco diving. It is nice to meet new people and spend some time on the weekend or in ...
Alba Gala Torrero rating5

2024 at Youth Supporter

I recommend this experience to absolutely anyone, it was the best of my life. The first week my placement was in a Skatepark in Cascais, so I had to catch a train and then a bus. Although it was good and the commute was fine, I didn't feel comfortable at the beggining so I asked to switch to a ...
Martin Hag rating3.6

2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

The people working there were really supportive and genuinely wish for you to have a good experience. My first day was an introduction to the area, possibility to get help with the tickets for the public transports and a guided tour of Lisbon. They also have communication chats for you to contact ...
Thomas Payne rating3.2

2024 at Animal Care and Protection

Honestly, I was surprised, when on the website it shows photos of so many dogs, animals, it turned out I was working at a cat sanctuary. It's not that I was disappointed by the cats, it was just a shock, and also, at points of the sanctuary I feel like I wasn't apart of it massively, there wasn't ...
Isabel Hager rating2.6

2024 at Environmental Scuba Diving

Here’s a more formal and assertive version of your feedback: After months of requesting a detailed schedule for our diving experience, we only received the information after all payments had already been made. To pay €1,500 for a week, only to end up with just four dives, is completely ...
Louise Rivet rating1.8

2024 at English Teaching to the community

Unfortunately, my experience was not the best one. The lodging was too far from the project; we had to travel almost two hours to get there. The classes were not organized. After one week, and following my request, I was assigned to a school which was fine but still one hour bus and metro to get ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Croatia > Split

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