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VOLUNTEER

The volunteer experience at CEA provides endless opportunities for adults of all ages that will challenge your curiosity and encourage you to grow, learn, meet new people (and creatures), and immerse yourself in a different culture and language.

Why volunteer with CEA?

  • Research and discover marine life in their natural habitat

  • Work side by side with experienced scientists and researchers

  • Gain new and valuable work experience and/or skills

  • Learn marine conservation practices

  • Contribute to our conservation efforts

Requirements

All CEA volunteers must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age

  • Have valid insurance for both medical services and diving

  • Have a valid passport and visa for the length of your stay

  • Ensure you have all the recommended vaccinations and take any prescribed or advised medication and/or treatment

  • Be able to commit to a minimum of one month. Note that project fees, intake dates and time commitment vary according to the project. 

  • Be able to perform duties and tasks according to the program or project you wish to participate in

  • Be enthusiastic and adventurous, be able to work as part of a team, be respectful of the host country’s environment and cultures, and have a good sense of humor.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Coral Reef Monitoring

(12-week Program)

PHASE I: MArch 2 - May 18

PHASE II: June 8 - Aug 24

PHASE III: Sep 14 - Nov 30

Coral Reef Restoration

(1-week Program)

START DATES

JANUARY: Monday 20

OPEN DATES UNTIL NOVEMBER 30

Tourism Impact Studies

START DATES (2 weeks)

MARCH: Wednesday 25th  

APRIL: Monday 13

JUNE: Monday 1, 15

JULY: Monday 6, 20

SEPTEMBER: Monday 7, 21

OCTOBER: Monday 5, 19

Akumal Turtle Camp

INTAKE DATES (4 weeks program)

JUNE: 1

OPEN DATES UNTIL OCTOBER 30

RESOURCES 

Get Involved with our Projects

-3 EASY STEPS-

1.  CHOOSE YOUR PROJECT

CORAL REEF COMMUNITIES

Learn about our two projects: Coral Reef Monitoring (12-weeks) and Coral Restoration (1-week) project. 

Click on the Project Overview document for more info, fees, expectations, etc. 

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TOURISM IMPACT STUDIES

Get involved with monitoring and collecting data on the impact tourism is having in Akumal.

Click on the Project Overview document for more info, fees, expecations etc. 

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SEA TURTLE CAMP

Help with the protection + conservation of the nesting turtles and hatchlings in Akumal.

Click on the Project Overview document for more info, fees, expecations etc. 

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ENVONMENTAL EDUCATION

Help with the planning + outreach in the elementary school in Akumal.

Click on the Project Overview document for more info, fees, expecations etc. 

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VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION

See how our current and past volunteers are making a difference. 

Marco takes notes during a seagrass monitoring project in Akumal Bay. (December 2014)

 

Elodie + Vanessa clean algae from coral in preparation for their independent research on damselfish and their impact on the reef.
(April 2015)

Students from IBERO get ready for a town cleanup as part of their social service. (July 2015)

Students from IBERO get ready for a town cleanup as part of their social service. (July 2015)

Samanta Zbinden takes note during our in-water behavioral studies with turtles. (January 2016)

2.  READ THE TERMS + CONDITIONS

The Terms and Conditions outline such things as fees, refunds, liability and the such. We ask volunteers to read these BEFORE submitting applications. 

3.  APPLY ONLINE

Select the program/project application form and complete online.

NOTE: For some programs, your CV is required. Please be sure to have this ready in .pdf or .doc format to upload.

What's Next? 

Allow for 10 business days for us to review your application and we'll get in touch. 

 

PLEASE NOTE

  • Unless accompanied with a parent, we do not accept volunteers under the age of 18.

  • A strict selection of the applications will be made according to the number of applicants for the program and/or experience or skill set.

  • Once applications are submitted, please allow a minimum of 10 business days for processing or response

Internships + Research Projects

In addition to its own independent research, CEA hosts visiting researchers in various fields from around the world. University students wishing to develop projects using CEA’s data or collect new data/research projects while under the supervision of an advisor or co-advisor should contact CEA directly. communications.ceakumal@gmail.com

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