Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationSpain
Deadlineavailable
Opportunity description
Join a volunteer program in Tenerife to help protect whales and dolphins through marine wildlife monitoring, scientific data collection, and environmental research. Gain hands-on field experience, work with international experts in marine conservation, and enjoy exploring the natural beauty and unique culture of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This program is ideal for environmental volunteers, marine biology enthusiasts, and wildlife conservation supporters.
Program Benefits:
- Practical field experience in marine wildlife protection.
- Work within an international team of marine conservation experts.
- Accommodation in shared housing near the harbor.
- Basic meals provided at the accommodation.
- Opportunity to explore Tenerife and its natural and cultural beauty.
- Pre-program training to introduce scientific and field tasks.
Duties & responsibilities
- Monitor whales and dolphins at sea and analyze their behavior.
- Collect field data on species, population numbers, and migration patterns.
- Identify dorsal fins and contribute to a scientific database.
- Observe the impact of marine activities and tourism on these animals.
- Enter and analyze data to assist researchers in environmental studies.
- Participate in pre-program training workshops and work with an international team of experts.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be over 18 years old.
- Intermediate English proficiency or higher.
- Commitment to the schedule (work usually Monday to Friday).
- Valid passport and personal identification documents.
- No prior experience required; the program provides pre-arrival training.
- Health form/medical check submission required.
- Clean criminal background (Background Check).
- All nationalities are welcome.