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Location:
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei
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Language of Instruction: English
Overview
 This Coral project is set in a marine paradise, just off the coast of Northern Borneo.
This ongoing reef survey has been commissioned by the University of Brunei and is an ongoing project to map the coral diversity within the South China Sea, around a cluster of islands off the coast of Brunei.
You will dive alongside a Marine Biologist, learning how to identify different types of coral and looking for effects of erosion.
You will go on field trips to collect specimens for taxonomic identification and preparation for display. However, each day's work can be different from the next. Basically, the work is broken up into two types of days – boat days and laboratory days.
In order to take part in this placement you will need to be a qualified SCUBA diver. You should either be in possession of a PADI Open Water qualification with 20+ dives recorded in your log book, or a PADI Advanced Open Water qualification. If you are not already a qualified diver then we can arrange for you to take the PADI Open Water and Advanced course on arrival. Although the waters are quite shallow, you will only be able to start your survey and research diving once you have gained qualifications to the correct level.
Travellers arranges voluntary work placements overseas. These projects are open to everybody from 17-99, and all nationalities are welcome!
No qualifications are required to volunteer - just enthusiasm to help and a desire to experience a new culture, from the inside. Travellers projects are very flexible (2 weeks - 1 year) and varied.
Travellers also provides many work experience placements in law, medicine, journalism, veterinary, design and more. You can also participate in structured language courses or culturally specific courses (capoeira, tango, meditation) alongside your volunteering to really absorb the culture.
All your food and accommodation and in country transfers and transportation are included in the cost as well as excellent 24/7 support and back up staff. You will receive plenty of preparation information and support before your departure and Travellers will keep in touch throughout your project to ensure you are happy and well on your placement.
Your volunteering contribution benefits the community and provides a lifetime experience that is safe and structured for the volunteer.
Eligibility
No Requirements or experience necessary. Open to all aged 17+
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Apartment / Flat
All Housing is included in the cost. All accommodation is approved by Head Office staff for security, comfort and cleanliness.
Program Costs
$3,133-$4,229 USD (for 2-3 months)
Extra months available for $1,099 per month
Costs
Include: Full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff in every destination and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All food (3 meals a day plus drinks and snacks) are provided. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat). All in country travel is provided for the placement. You will also be met from the airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. This manager will also be on call 24 hours a day and you will see them frequently. Pre-departure you will receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flight not included.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Fundraising is available for all projects (http://www.travellersworldwide.com/peripherals/fundraising.htm)
Dates
Year-round and Ongoing. You choose your start/end dates. Projects range from 2-weeks to 1-year in length.
Contact
Travellers Worldwide
7 Mulberry Close
Ferring, West Sussex BN12 5HY
United Kingdom
Tel:
+44 1903 502 595
Fax:
+44 1903 500 364
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