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?
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Research and discover marine life in their natural habitat
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Work side by side with experienced scientists and researchers
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Gain new and valuable work experience and/or skills
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Learn marine conservation practices
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Contribute to our conservation efforts
Requirements
All CEA volunteers must meet the following requirements:
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Have valid insurance for both medical services and diving
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Have a valid passport and visa for the length of your stay
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Ensure you have all the recommended vaccinations and take any prescribed or advised medication and/or treatment
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Be able to commit to a minimum of one month. Note that project fees, intake dates, and time commitment vary according to the project.
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Be able to perform duties and tasks according to the program or project you wish to participate in
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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.
Get involved with our projects in
-3 EASY STEPS-
1. CHOOSE A PROJECT
CORAL REEF COMMUNITIES
Learn about our two projects: Coral Reef Monitoring (12-weeks) and Coral Restoration (1-week).
Click on the attached brochure for more information, rates, expectations, etc.
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, expectations, etc.
OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER
Coral restoration
(4 week program)
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September 6th
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Dates open until November 1.
Reef monitoring
(12 week program)
PHASE II: June 8 - August 26
PHASE III: September 14 - November 29
Tourism Impact Studies
(4-week program)
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Open dates starting on September 21, 2021.
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Program open until December 15, 2021.
Tortuguero sea turtle camp
(4-week program)
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May 4
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Dates open until October 5.
RESOURCES
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)
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, expectations, etc.
EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL
Ayuda con la planificación + divulgación en la escuela primaria de Akumal.
Has click en el folleto adjunto para más información, tarifa, expectativas, etc.
2. READ THE TERMS + CONDITIONS
The Terms and Conditions summarize aspects such as fees, refunds, liability and more. We ask volunteers to read these BEFORE submitting applications.
3. APPLY ONLINE
Select the program application form and complete it online.
NOTE: For some programs, your CV is required. Make sure you have this ready in .pdf or .doc format to upload.
Elodie + Vanessa cleans algae from the coral in preparation for her independent investigation of damsel and its impact on the reef.
(April 2015)
IBERO students prepare for cleaning up the city as part of their social service. (July 2015)
Samanta Zbinden notes during our water behavior studies with turtles. (January 2016)
Juliet Panadevo performs coral restoration (August 2019)
Juliet and Eline Panadevo maintaining the coral nursery (August 2019)
Whats Next?
Please allow 10 business days for us to review your request and we will get in touch.
PLEASE NOTE
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Unless accompanied by a parent, we do not accept volunteers under the age of 21.
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A strict screening of applications will be made according to the number of applicants for the program and / or experience or skill set.
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Once requests are submitted, 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 at communications.ceakumal@gmail.com