Diving Supporter for Marine Conservation

location
2 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Uitstekend 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


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen

Over het programma

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 ...

Over het programma

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.



Dagelijkse activiteiten

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 ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

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.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

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.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

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.


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

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.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag en zaterdag van 07:00 - 17:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door 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

Accomodatie

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.

Eten & Drank

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 toegang

Beperkte toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bharu. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Maleisië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Maleisië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Maleisië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Maleisië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

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.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 994€
3 weken 1.292€
4 weken (max. verblijf) 1.591€
Gemiddelde kosten 447€/week

Programmakosten

447€ per week 2 - 4 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

2 - 4 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Fuze Ecoteer gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Fuze Ecoteer

Uitstekend 4.8 rating (7 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2012

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Gepresenteerd door

Daniel

Over de organisatie

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

Ontmoet je organisatie

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!

7 beoordelingen · rating4.8

Matthias Oestringer rating5

2024 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

I went without much expectations and I knew the accommodation would be very basic. That was okay for me. Seeing the turtles nest and being able to take underwater and nesting ID‘s was an unforgettable experience! The staff and interns as well as the other volunteers were great to work with. I am ...
Elise caradonna rating4.6

2024 at Sea Turtles Conservation Assistants

My volunteering at PTP was probably one of the best experiences in my life, I met wonderful people, from the locals to the other volunteers. I was able to help the turtle project by going on kayak surveys, taking pictures of the turtles and identifying them, helping them lay eggs and putting them in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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