INTERNSHIPS
MARINE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP
Follow the links below to find out more about the internship programs we offer:
Aim
To provide people who are passionate about the natural environment and keen to pursue a career in marine conservation, gaining practical experience working within a non-profit conservation organization.
What skills will you learn?
- SCUBA diving qualifications up to Advanced Open Water (if necessary)
- Caribbean reef fish, reef associated organisms & coral identification
- Research dive experience
- Coral reef surveying techniques
- Whale shark population monitoring skills
- Experience working within a marine research institution
- Community outreach and environmental education skills
- Experience of conservation and eco-tourism issues on a Caribbean island
What is included in the project cost?
- PADI dive certifications (Open Water & Advanced – if necessary)
- Between 6-8 research dives per week upon completion of dive course training
- Pick up on arrival to Utila (provided you give us your arrival details)
- Accommodation (includes wifi, shared kitchen, tap water bills)
- Welcome meal and goodbye cocktail mixer
- REEF level 2 surveyor certification & Coral Monitoring ID training
- Responsible lionfish removal workshop
- T-shirt
Dates & Cost:
Intern programs are one month long, beginning on the first Monday of each month and lasting a duration of 4 weeks. The list below shows available program dates for 2019 – 2020. For all dates, prices listed cover the duration of the one month program:
$1,750 for certified Advanced Open Water divers
$2,035 for certified Open Water divers
$2,320 for uncertified applicants
Upcoming Program Dates:
September 2nd – September 28th, 2019
October 7th – November 2nd, 2019
November 4th – November 30th, 2019
December 2nd – December 28th, 2019
January 6th – February 1st, 2020
February 3rd – February 29th, 2020
March 2nd – March 28th, 2020
April 6th – May 2nd, 2020
May 4th – May 30th, 2020
June 1st – June 27th, 2020
July 6th – August 1st, 2020
August 3rd – August 29th, 2020
September 7th – October 3rd, 2020
October 5th – October 31st, 2020
November 2nd – November 28th, 2020
December 7th – January 7th, 2021
.*Interns interested in furthering their experience beyond one month are able to apply for WSORC’s Marine Conservation & Dive Master program.
What is NOT included in the cost of the project?
- Surcharges which may be associated with your preferred method of payment
- Flights & Insurance
- Airport Departure Tax (approximately $37 USD – at time of writing)
- Food & drink
- Electricity (Utila accommodations work with a prepaid electric meter, expect to pay approximately $25 USD per month per person)
Eligibility:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience studying marine biology, conservation, environmental studies or related field is preferable but not essential
- Ability to work in tropical conditions within a hot and humid climate
- Confident swimmer with capable snorkelling ability
- Bringing your own mask, snorkel and fins is essential
- Comfortable at sea and working on boats
- Interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team
How to apply…
Please download and fill out the WSORC Application Form and send to info@wsorc.org. Our team will review your application and get back to you soon. Thanks!