Protect the ocean as a volunteer in Portugal. Take part in a marine conservation project along the Portuguese coast, by scuba diving. All programs in Europe here.
Studying and protecting the ocean by diving along the Portuguese coast
Experience an unforgettable adventure by joining a marine conservation program in Lisbon.
Our partner works with a local diving school specializing in the protection of marine life. This program gives you the opportunity to dive, work for a healthy ocean and gain experience in marine conservation!
While diving, you will learn to recognize the main threats to the marine ecosystem and become aware of policies to protect this ecosystem.
You will join a marine conservation project whose aim is to ensure the survival of a unique marine environment along Portugal's magnificent coastline.
This program for the protection of marine flora and fauna studies the different species to ensure their survival. The data collected is recorded, analyzed and used as a basis for ocean protection policies. In addition to studying flora and fauna, the program's mission is to collect waste in the ocean.
Study of marine environments and collection of underwater waste
This marine conservation project invites volunteers to take part in various activities designed to protect marine flora and fauna, including the collection of marine litter. If you're passionate about ocean conservation and love diving, this is the project for you!
Week 1: dive certification
If you don't know how to dive
The program is open to people who have never dived before. However, they will need to start their stay with dive training to obtain their certificate. This is an essential step towards safe participation in conservation activities. Once you've acquired some independence, usually during the second week, you can start to take part in garbage collection. If it's your first time diving and you have little or no experience, it's strongly recommended that you sign up for at least two weeks to ensure your participation in the marine conservation program. If you only stay for a week, you may not be able to take part in deep-sea diving.
If you are a certified diver
If you are already certified in scuba diving, our instructors will assess your skills so that you can begin to participate fully in the various parts of the program.
You can start the program at any level of experience and obtain the next level of certification accordingly!
Example of daily tasks entrusted to ecovolunteers
- Obtain internationally recognized diving certifications.
- Helping to remove garbage from the seabed.
- Study the marine ecosystem and learn protection strategies.
- Observe and identify fish and other marine animals.
- Collect and analyze ecological data.
Dates
- Between 1 and 4 weeks
- Sunday arrival
If you've never dived before, or have little or no experience, it's strongly recommended that you register for at least two weeks so you can take part in the marine conservation program and obtain your diving certificate.
Rates
- First week: €1,490
- Subsequent weeks: €820
Included in price
- Welcome at the airport on Sunday and transfer to your accommodation
- Housing
- Three meals a day
- Welcome and support
- Guided tour of the city with tips on how to explore it
- Ongoing support throughout your stay (provided by Impactrip)
- 24/7 emergency assistance, just in case (provided by Impactrip)
Not included in price
- Flights
- Airport pick-up outside Sundays
- Back to the airport
- Personal expenses
- Transport from hostel to project
- Insurance
- Private room
- From age 16 - With parental consent
- English: intermediate level
- If you don't know how to dive, you'll have to take a diving certification.
- Medical certificate required
- Know how to swim
Housing
You'll stay in a hostel with a positive social or environmental impact. You'll stay in women's, men's or mixed dormitories.
Food
Three meals a day - vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available on request.
Journeys to the various sites
Trips to the dive sites, which vary from a 5-minute walk to a 1.5-hour drive, will be made with your instructors.
- Gain valuable experience: enhance your CV by acquiring skills in scuba diving and marine conservation.
- Make a real impact: help preserve Portugal's marine environment.
- Cultural immersion: discover Lisbon's dynamic culture and magnificent coastal landscapes.
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About the partner
ImpacTrip is a social enterprise whose mission is to support and strengthen the work of non-profit social and environmental organizations. The company was founded in 2015 by Rita and Diogo, two social entrepreneurs who wanted to change the way people travel. ImpacTrip offers travelers the chance to integrate various projects, mainly in Europe. It is B Corp certified, meaning it reconciles social and environmental objectives with profit. The B Corp community works to reduce inequality, lower poverty levels, build healthier environments and stronger communities, and create more high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose. All Impactrip missions.
