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Diving Supporter for Marine Conservation

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2 - 4 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
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Highlights

  • Dive in the turquoise blue water of Perhentian Islands
  • Learn and sharpen your research diving skills and buoyancy
  • Improve knowledge on marine lives and environment
  • Understand the importance of corals to marine lives and their care
  • Meet other volunteers and widen your connection

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Dive into marine conservation to assess the health of corals, conduct anemone surveys and improve the waste management system of the island.

The Perhentian Marine Research Station focuses on diving for marine conservation and the waste management of the Perhentian Islands. The project invites divers and non-divers alike to come and join us. Non-divers will have the opportunity to be dive certified when volunteering with the project.


The ...

About the program

The Perhentian Marine Research Station focuses on diving for marine conservation and the waste management of the Perhentian Islands. The project invites divers and non-divers alike to come and join us. Non-divers will have the opportunity to be dive certified when volunteering with the project.


The team conducts surveys on various marine lives and the corals around the island. They also have an artificial coral nursery that is built to encourage the growth of more corals. The team also conduct surveys to assess the impact of the monsoon season on the underwater ecosystems.

Not only that, but volunteers will also get to help the team on their waste management improvement projects on the island. This involves educating tourists at their education booth at Long beach and also conducting awareness campaigns. The project also handles their Precious Plastic Programme that turns Type 2 and Type 5 plastics into something new. This will help to ensure fewer plastics end up in landfills and consequently the sea. The project has also created a Plastic Free Perhentian map that provides information on which establishment they can support that help to reduce plastic wastes.



Typical day

Volunteers who are not dive-certified will be taking their dive course on the first week and will then join other qualified divers once they are certified for research dives. Hence, unqualified divers will have to volunteer for a minimum of 2 weeks whereby the 1st week is their dive course and the ...

Typical day

Volunteers who are not dive-certified will be taking their dive course on the first week and will then join other qualified divers once they are certified for research dives. Hence, unqualified divers will have to volunteer for a minimum of 2 weeks whereby the 1st week is their dive course and the 2nd week they will join research dives. Qualified divers, on the other hand, can volunteer for a minimum of 1 week and jump straight to research dives work.

Volunteers will be diving with the team to conduct coral surveys or elasmobranch monitoring, depending on the needs of the project at the time. Volunteers will also be collecting data and analysing data once dives are over.

Volunteers will also help the team to give awareness talks to the public. At the education booth, volunteers will help brief tourists on the project and also on marine conservation efforts. They will also be briefing snorkelers before their snorkel tours on how to go on an eco-snorkel tour to ensure marine lives are not disturbed and distressed.

On Saturdays, the team will be conducting beach cleanups to ensure that the beach is free of trash. The trash will then be sorted according to types before they are recycled or disposed of. Data on the trash will also be recorded for reference.

Volunteers will have about 5 - 6 hours of work in a day from Monday to Saturday and will have their off day on a Sunday. On their off days, volunteers may explore the islands and all that it has to offer, relax by the ocean or choose to work on a mini-project. Ideas for a mini project that correlates with the project are always welcomed and open for discussion.

Once a week, volunteers will get to have a taste of authentic Malay food at the house of a local! This is a great time to interact with your host and get to know the culture better. 

Free-time activities
Volunteers can use our kayak on their off days if they wish to kayak, go snorkelling with one of the snorkel operators, diving with the local dive shops, read or stroll around the village.

Free-time activities

Volunteers can use our kayak on their off days if they wish to kayak, go snorkelling with one of the snorkel operators, diving with the local dive shops, read or stroll around the village.

Free-time activities

Volunteers can use our kayak on their off days if they wish to kayak, go snorkelling with one of the snorkel operators, diving with the local dive shops, read or stroll around the village.


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.

Other Skills

Must be able to swim and is dive certified. If you are not dive-certified, you can choose to take your dive certification course while volunteering with us.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 07:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Fuze Ecoteer

The fees above are for divers with a certificate who wish to volunteer with us.  If you havent taken your PADI dive course you can take it with us but prices are slightly higher.  If you have a cert and want to take the next course, like your Advanced or Rescue course you can also take your next course.


If you are an unqualified diver or want to take your next course, kindly find the prices of our without dive course volunteering option below:
2 weeks: $1,140
3 weeks: $1,440
4 weeks: $1,800

The fees will cover:

  • Dorm accommodation at our Volunteer House
  • Food i.e 3 meals a day
  • Activities and transport within the project
  • Boat transfer to and from Kuala Besut.

The fees DO NOT cover:
  • Airfares
  • Travel to and from Kuala Besut
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Private room - upgrade available

Accommodation

The accommodation is a mixed-gender dorm house. 

Volunteers will stay at the Fuze-Ecoteer’s Volunteer House. 

  • Communal toilet/ bathroom

  • A small safe is available for passport and/or money at the Turtle House i.e the Project house

  • Wi-fi internet access is available at the Turtle House

  • Shops are available in the village to purchase toiletries, snacks, drinks, vegetable, chicken and fruits. 

  • Laundry: hand wash or washing machine at the Turtle House 

  • Bedding and mosquito nets are provided 

  • We can play CDs and DVDs on our project laptop, but we don’t have a TV.

Food & Beverages

Main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided - either cooked at the Turtle House or eaten out in the village. Once a week, volunteers get to have dinner at a locals house during their Malay Dinner session.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bharu. We assist you to find cheap flights to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

This project is open from 15th April 2024 to end of September. Volunteers arrive on a Monday and will depart the following Sunday. The Sunday of departure is solely for departure and hence, volunteers can leave at any time. Do take note that the boat transfers are at 8.00 am, 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm daily.

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

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 970€
3 weeks 1,261€
4 weeks (max. stay) 1,552€
Average fees 436€/week

Program fees

436€ per week 2 - 4 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 4 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 Fuze Ecoteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Fuze Ecoteer

Excellent 4.8 rating (5 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2012

Verified by Volunteer World

  Below average response rate

Coordinated by

Daniel

About the project

A social enterprise that focuses on various areas of conservation that provides volunteering, schools and universities learning expeditions and team-building programmes.

Meet your organization

Fuze Ecoteer works with the aim to connect people with nature! With 3 conservation projects under its belt in Malaysia and1 rainforest and wildlife conservation partner project in Malaysia and 1 wildlife rescue partner project in Indonesia, Fuze Ecoteer offers students, conservationists, aspiring conservationists and the general public a chance to volunteer for their favourite cause and learn and contribute to it. 

Alongside volunteer projects, Fuze Ecoteer also offers field trips for schools and universities and team building programmes and corporate volunteering programmes for businesses. Fuze Ecoteer programmes are focused on the conservation of endangered wildlife and enhancement of local communities across Southeast Asia. 

Always paying close attention to its environment, Fuze Ecoteer not only focus on nature and wildlife but also always work to empower and work with the local community. We approach a holistic view of improving our environment to ensure its sustainability. The local community plays an important part in all of our projects as we use their services, become part of their community and aid them in increasing environmental awareness and also provide education on environmental issues and conservation work.

We created Fuze Ecoteer with a desire to work outdoors, bring people from diverse backgrounds closer together, help people get involved with conservation and solve community issues. We want to make the world a better place through adventure programmes. -- Come along and be part of the journey!

5 reviews · rating4.8

Jolien Van Goethem rating4.6

2020 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

I learned so much in just one week I was volunteering. Learned a lot about the climate and poaching problems of the rainforest, the culture and relegion of the malaysian people and even met a tribe. Had the feeling the volunteering wasn't really necessary, they didn't really need my help,but it was ...
Debbie Lim rating4.4

2019 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

Overall I had such a great time during this project. It really is a unique, interesting experience that I’m glad I was able to be a part of. It was really amazing to see Ecoteer's impact on the lives of people living in the village, including bringing up the younger generation to continue ...
Gabriella Cavell rating5

2019 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

This was an amazing experience! I got to learn how to SCUBA dive and we participated in beach clean ups and we got to work with the precious plastics machine. I will hold on to these memories forever through pictures and stories. ..
Hinako Sugo rating5

2019 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

I joined this project for only one week on April 2019. I want to stay there more longer... Anyway, I had a great time with awesome team staffs. Definitely, It’s worth to join this project!!! I spent so much time with kids. We did the kayak patrol, the coral watching, eco club, and some ...
Elvira Vida rating4.8

2018 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

Our family of four enjoyed our Fuze Ecoteer volunteering week very much. We spent time with kids of the village on Perhentian Kecil and together with them we made signs for small local businesses, planted various plants and vegetables, taught English classes, made eco crafts, did beach clean ups ...

Location

Asia > South East Asia > Malaysia > Perhentian Islands

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