Shark Internship

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2 - 12 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+

rating  Extraordinário 4.9  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
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Destaques

  • Learn what it takes to be a shark researcher
  • Support the conservation of sharks
  • Learn shark monitoring techniques
  • Come face to face with sharks in their natural habitat
  • Experience the local Mexican culture and food


Especialmente adequado para

Idade 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Grupos

Sobre o programa

Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with sharks.

Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for students and volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with shark research in and around the Gulf of California, alongside our team of experienced field technicians and shark specialists.

All participants who join our ...

Sobre o programa

Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for students and volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with shark research in and around the Gulf of California, alongside our team of experienced field technicians and shark specialists.

All participants who join our program will have the opportunity to be involved in every research component of our shark monitoring programs, you will increase your understanding of shark research through scientific lectures and many hours of practical training in the field as well as gain experience in an office environment.

The internship program has a maximum of 3 internship placements available at any given time as a way to ensure a more valuable volunteer experience in the field with sharks and an increased opportunity for personal development during your internship with us. 

Our internship program is open to absolutely ANYONE. Whether you are a graduate of marine biology or someone who is looking to start their early career in marine biology or just passionate about sharks and want to help our program is perfect for you.

We have found that it is the diverse backgrounds and skills that our interns bring that make a huge impact on the conservation and community outreach with the local community. 


Dia típico

Our days can change depending on the season and research objectives we are working with but a typical day may consist of 

  • Arriving at the office to prepare the equipment for the day of shark monitoring
  • Boarding our research vessel on route to one of our shark research sites in the Bay of La Paz or ...

Dia típico

Our days can change depending on the season and research objectives we are working with but a typical day may consist of 

  • Arriving at the office to prepare the equipment for the day of shark monitoring
  • Boarding our research vessel on route to one of our shark research sites in the Bay of La Paz or surrounding islands
  • Swimming and interacting with sharks in their natural habitat recording photo ID, behaviours, scarring pattern and tagging or sampling the water for containments, pollutants and plankton for our environmental studies
  • Heading back to the marina to clean equipment and boat 
  • Returning to the office to download data collected and prepare for analysis of images and recorded information



Actividades em tempo livre

On your free time volunteers have the access to many activities. Our research center has strong collaborations with SCUBA diving centers who can offer volunteers the chance to learn to dive, visit the local dive sites or take a tour to the islands. Their are natural hikes and adventure tours to join ...

Actividades em tempo livre

On your free time volunteers have the access to many activities. Our research center has strong collaborations with SCUBA diving centers who can offer volunteers the chance to learn to dive, visit the local dive sites or take a tour to the islands. Their are natural hikes and adventure tours to join as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the beaches and coral reefs.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Idade mínima: 18 anos

Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

Habilidades linguísticas

Precisa de falar Inglês (nível básico)

Restrições de Nacionalidade

Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

Outras Competências

We request that our volunteers can swim and have experience snorkeling.

Compromisso de tempo

A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

Serviços incluídos

Serviços incluídos

Serviços por Shark Research Mexico

All donation fees are used to directly support the running of our non-profit research and to support your accommodation, field trips and training with us.

Donation Breakdown:
  • 50% Shark Programs Scientific Running Costs
  • 30% Accommodation & Transfers for volunteers
  • 15% Boat maintenance, Captain fees & National Park Fees
  • 5% Office operational costs

Recepção no aeroporto em Leon Airport

Yes we provide full airport transfer on arrival and departure of the program.

Alojamento

We provide all volunteers with a private studio apartment upon arrival into the internship program. The apartments are fully equipped with a full operational kitchen including fridge, freezer, stove, microwave, cooking utensils etc). The room has the comforts of a private bathroom and shower, A.C, Fiberoptic unlimited WIFI, and bed linins and towels. We provide all of the utility services for the volunteers such as Gas, Electricity and water throughout your entire stay so there is now hidden cost once you arrive into the program.

The private studios are located in a very safe and secure neighborhood in the city of La Paz and only a short bicycle ride along the ocean walkway from the office and the marina. 


Alimentos e Bebidas

Daily food is 

NOT provided in the program due to the fact that many participants may have food allergies or the variability in peoples diets some being vegan or vegetarian while others are not. 

But, we do offer food when we make excursions to the islands for camping of extended field trips so this is provided in your internship donation fees


Acesso à Internet

Bom acesso no local do projecto

O que NÃO está incluído?

O que NÃO está incluído?

Bilhetes de avião

O aeroporto mais próximo é Leon Airport (LAP) em La Paz. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para México. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

Seguro de viagem

Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para México proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

Vacinas

Se pretende ser voluntário em México deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para México. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

Detalhes à chegada

Our Program is open throughout the entre year so arrival and departure dates are flexible to the participant 

Disponibilidade
Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

Preços do programa

2 semanas (estadia min.) 1.243€
12 semanas (estadia máx.) 7.143€
Preços médios 607€/semana

Preços do programa

607€ por semana 2 - 12 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

Métodos de Pagamento

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Duração

2 - 12 semanas

Depósito

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Pagamento final

O teu pagamento final será acordado com Shark Research Mexico durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.


Conheça seu anfitrião

Shark Research Mexico

Extraordinário 4.9 rating (14 revisões)

Non-profit - fundada em 2022

Verificado por Volunteer World

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Hospedado por

Dr. Darren

Línguas faladas: Inglês

Sobre o projecto

Shark Research Mexico is a Non-Profit organization based in Baja California, Mexico and is the leading organization dedicated to the research and conservation of sharks.

Conheça seu anfitrião

Shark Research Mexico (SRM) is a Non-Profit organization based in Baja California Sur, Mexico and is the leading organization dedicated to the research and conservation of sharks and rays in the Gulf of California.

We are a global provider of marine education and at the forefront of shark research. Our belief is that constant scientific research together with education is the key driver to inspire long-term change and commitment to sustain an abundant & vibrant marine environment. Through these tools, we strive to inspire, engage and empower future marine and environmental biologists, as well as the community, to make positive steps to generate healthier oceans now, and in the future.

As an organization we offer an educational and professional platform for local, national and international students and provide all of the necessary logistical support they might need to accomplish their research goals, under the supervision of our team.

Our mission

Is to study and protect elasmobranch species in Mexican waters and to provide opportunities for students at undergraduate and graduate levels to participate in our ongoing research and an opportunity to advance in the field of marine science and conservation biology, as well as raise awareness of sharks and other marine species.

Vision

To conserve sharks through science, education, conservation action and to inspire people to value nature & our world’s oceans.

14 revisões · rating4.9

Stelios Meliniotis rating5

2024 at Shark Internship

I had an amazing time, seeing five different species of sharks and helping tag some tiger sharks. It really was a great experience. The accommodation was very well located. ..
Nathan Kingham rating5

2023 at Shark Internship

La Paz is a beautiful part of Mexico with plenty to do and see. I learnt a lot about sharks and conservation with them during my stay. The team was incredibly helpful every step of the way and supported us with anything and everything. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who has an interest ...
Abraham Mendoza rating5

2022 at Shark Internship

Amazing and very good work and I enjoyed to work whit shark's. I'm volunteer in la paz and is amazing works whit sharks so is very nice place to do this science is excellent facts to do everything about to the ocean and the science people so respond to very good work ...
Pelamatti Tania rating5

2022 at Shark Internship

The experience with sharks was amazing, projects are interesting and the program is very organized at every step from the arrival to the day I left. Learned a lot during my experience and would do it again without ...
Roberto De Camillis rating5

2022 at Shark Internship

During my internship I learned a lot about sharks and I gained knoledge on scientific sampling methods on large animal as whale shark. The program is well scheduled combining field work and data analysis. Looking forward to repeat the experience. Very recommended. ..
Philipp Moser rating5

2022 at Shark Internship

Baja is just an incredible place, so much variety of animals and of course sharks! Darren set up a wonderful stay for me, the room and working areas very top notch as were he's organizational skills and his passion for what he's doing. Although my stay was not too long the activities proposed such ...

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