Volunteers needed to help protect and restore threatened reef habitats at the Coral Restoration Foundation, in Key Largo in Florida, USA.
The Coral Restoration Foundation are actively restoring coral reefs on a massive scale, educating others on the importance of oceans, and using science to further coral research and coral reef monitoring techniques.
They work to support the reefs’ natural recovery processes through the large-scale cultivation, outplanting, and monitoring of genetically diverse, reef-building corals.
They engage and empower the community to join them to save the planet’s coral reefs with dive programs, educational activities, scientific collaborations, and outreach.
All volunteers must be within a two hour driving radius, or plan to be in the area for two months or longer.
Some of the opportunities you can get involved with whilst volunteering include:
– As a recreational diver, you could help with nursery work, outplanting on the reef, or monitoring the health of corals that have already been outplanted. The foundation provide structured training for in-water volunteers so that you can develop the skills you need, step by step.
– There are opportunities for you to help them out at their warehouse and Exploration Centre in Key Largo. These could be anything from helping to build Coral Trees™ to providing outreach at the Exploration Centre. Every volunteer adds incredible value to this mission.
– Office Volunteer: Help them at the Education Centre to greet visitors or answer calls.
– Outreach Volunteer: Attend special events with them and conduct community outreach/education
– Warehouse Volunteer: Help them construct their Coral Trees (requires the use of power tools)
For you to be able to work with them on the water, you will need to meet the following requirements:
18 years of age
Open Water dive certification (minimum)
Completion of 30 open water dives (preferably ocean dives)
Divers will need to show proof of dive insurance (DAN insurance is a great option!)
Divers will need to show proof of First Aid/CPR and Oxygen Administration training
Personal gear is maintained, proof of gear service within the last year
For you to be able to work with them on land, you will need to meet the following requirements:
16 years of age
Reliable transportation to and from Education Centre or warehouse
Good interpersonal skills
Completion of a short orientation
Charitable Travel can help you plan your next trip to Florida and can tailor your stay to allow time for you to get involved in this project, which you will need to arrange directly via the link below.
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