Our low cost volunteering programmes provide experience, opportunity for individual contribution, and a chance to explore with friends and enjoy different activities at a price that is both affordable and inclusive.
We have developed a range of ‘Careers’ packages that give further opportunities. Each ‘Careers’ package combines two core elements: Firstly the acquisition of knowledge and qualifications and, secondly, real experience to give deeper grounding to the knowledge acquired. Alongside this learning we have dedicated programme leaders who provide mentoring support and guidance in the selected area as well as career progression guidelines for further development and possible work opportunities.
Scholarships and subsidies are available so as to make them inclusive.
We have developed a range of ‘Careers’ packages that give further opportunities. Each ‘Careers’ package combines two core elements: Firstly the acquisition of knowledge and qualifications and, secondly, real experience to give deeper grounding to the knowledge acquired. Alongside this learning we have dedicated programme leaders who provide mentoring support and guidance in the selected area as well as career progression guidelines for further development and possible work opportunities.
Scholarships and subsidies are available so as to make them inclusive.
Careers ‘Packages’:
- Ocean based (PADI++)
- Mindfulness
- Nature Guiding
- Film & Photography
- Research (Marine focus)
- Eco Tourism
Access: All packages come with a basic offering to be bolted onto the volunteer programme (which provides accommodation, half board and transport logistics) with optional further opportunities for progression . The programmes are designed to be enjoyed along side the volunteering opportunities, which add further valuable experience. These ‘Career’ programmes run alongside the volunteer programmes.
1. Ocean based (PADI++)
A. Basic package:
Introductory sessions in Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Surfing and Snorkelling with workshops and talks on marine conservation issues and research methods. To include beach and ocean cleans and mentoring advice on career development. Certificate awarded. |
Cost
Package A - £150 |
B. Additional opportunities:
Scuba dives Package of 5 - £150 PADI Open Water Certificate - £150 |
Cost
Package B - £300 Packages A+B - £450 |
C. Speciality Dive courses:
PADI Scientific Diver - £195 Underwater Photographer - £195 Marine Medic - £195 |
Invest in 2 get 3 rd half price
All Three £495 |
Cost
Package C - £195 - 495 Packages A+B+C - £945 |
D. Research dives:
(10) Sea horse, sea grasses, flora & flora surveys, water quality, review of literature reviews, methodologies, data collection and processing, and statistical analysis techniques |
Cost
Package D - £195 Packages A+B+C+D - £1140 |
E. Dives
La Gomera /El Hierro (3 dives, 3 days) including transport and accommodation |
Cost
Package E - £295 |
Additional activities FREE
2. Mindfulness
A. Basic package
Workshops on mindfulness designed to equip participants with tools necessary for working with their own mental health and highlighting routes to careers in this area. Sessions with practitioners working with nature- Forest Bathing, Night Skies and working with animals including dolphins. Certificate of attendance and mentoring and support in identifying career paths. |
Cost
Package A - £150 |
B. Introduction to a range (Four) of activities
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Cost
Package B - £350 Packages A + B - £499 |
3. Nature Guiding
A. Introductory Course in Nature Guiding:
To embrace fundamental skills such as speaking, presentations, group dynamics, communication etc. Workshop on opportunities for careers in guiding and possibilities for further qualifications and experience. Experience on real guided tours- Whale Watching, Nature Treks including bird watching, night sky and flora. Certificate of attendance. £150 (A) |
Cost
Package A - £150 |
B Specialist Nature Guide Modules (in Tenerife)
Expert led workshops with real experience guiding real groups. Modules:
Mentoring and career support (networking) |
One week minimum per module. £195 for first week and £150 for subsequent weeks
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Cost
Package B - £195 -£495 Packages A + B - £345 |
C. Further Modules available around the world:
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Costs as above
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4. Marine Research
A. Introductory package:
Workshops on the research process (literature reviews, developing methodologies etc), basic statistics with practical experience of photo I/D techniques, acoustics, land based methods and sub littoral (Snorkelling only- see Programme 1 for underwater work) Workshops, practical experience. Certificate |
Cost
Package A - £150 |
B. Individual research projects
Based around above methods to include mentoring support - developing research question, collecting, processing and analysing data and developing an academic report and Research Poster. Certificate, Research Poster and mentoring support in disseminating findings. |
£295 for first week, £150 subsequent weeks. Minimum two weeks £495 (A+B) |
Cost
Package B - £295+ Packages A + B - £495+ |
C Further opportunities
See work available across the AOCN (Atlantic Ocean cetacean Network) and through the Dive programme above!
Experience
See work available across the AOCN (Atlantic Ocean cetacean Network) and through the Dive programme above!
Experience
5. Film & Photography
A. Taster programme:
Careers and generating work Certficates x2 |
Cost
Package A - £150 |
B. Either DSLR Photography
Focus on an area with mentoring support 2 weeks Landscape, Night Sky, Portraiture, Nature, Fashion, Underwater Certificates Portfolio opportunities- exhibition etc Expert mentoring support OR B. Creating digital content using mobile phones Professional assignments Mentoring Support Careers Guidance, money making |
Cost
Package B - £500 (£250 per week) Packages A + B - £650 |
C Influence course
Certificate, Mentoring, real assignments One week |
Cost
Package C - £500 |
6. Eco Tourism Business Development
A. Workshops on:
Eco Tourism; Business Development, Marketing including International Marketing; Internet marketing; Social Media; Entrepreneurship; Setting up a Business. Professional assignments working with selected businesses or associations to package, position and promote the enterprise Mentoring support |
Cost
Package A - £150 |
B. Professional assignment to work with selected businesses
Mentoring support Budget to affect a promotional campaign Commission on monies generated. £295pw (No cost for individuals/ projects deemed worth investing in. |
Cost
Package B - £295pw |