Coral Project Volunteer
- Southern Gulf Islands, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Operator: DiveRACE | Program: Andaman Sea Reef Restoration (DMCR-aligned)
Location: Phuket (boat access to restoration site) | Type: Volunteer (unpaid; refundable commitment deposit)
Mission
Help us rebuild reefs and protect marine life in the Andaman Sea. You’ll receive training aligned with Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and work alongside our team to grow and maintain a thriving reef site.
What You’ll Do
Deposit Terms (Summary)
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Subject: Coral Restoration Volunteer – Phuket
Location: Phuket (boat access to restoration site) | Type: Volunteer (unpaid; refundable commitment deposit)
Mission
Help us rebuild reefs and protect marine life in the Andaman Sea. You’ll receive training aligned with Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and work alongside our team to grow and maintain a thriving reef site.
What You’ll Do
- Underwater restoration: Frame deployment, coral fragmenting/attachment, algae & predator control, site maintenance
- Monitoring: Growth checks, photo documentation, data logging
- Education & outreach: Lead/assist in coral restoration workshops (as trained)
- Topside support: Prep, loading/unloading, rinsing/maintenance
- Standards & safety: Always follow DMCR protocols, environmental best practices, and dive safety procedures
- Minimum: 12 diving days within 12 months (flexible scheduling; weekdays/weekends possible)
- Per day: Typically 2–3 working dives (conditions permitting)
- DMCR-aligned training provided (approved procedures/standards)
- On-site oversight: Site briefings, buddy checks, and supervision by DiveRACE dive leaders
- Certifications: Open Water (or higher); Advanced + Nitrox preferred
- Experience: Recent diving, solid buoyancy (recommended ≥30 logged dives)
- Fitness: Fit for repetitive working dives; dive medical if required
- Insurance: Personal dive insurance (e.g., DAN or equivalent)
- Mindset: Team player, reliable, respectful of marine life
- Underwater photography for monitoring
- Conservation/marine biology fieldwork experience
- Thai language ability (DMCR sessions are typically in Thai; translation/support may be arranged where possible)
- Amount: 12,000 THB payable upon acceptance to secure your 12-day commitment
- Refund mechanism: We return 1,000 THB for each completed dive day
- Complete 12 days → 12,000 THB returned
- Complete 8 days → 8,000 THB returned (4,000 THB retained)
Deposit Terms (Summary)
- Refunded only against completed dive days within the 12-month window
- Missed or late-cancelled commitments (without valid medical/weather reasons) may count as non-refundable days
- Safety, ecological, or conduct violations may disqualify a day from refund
- Extensions for extenuating circumstances (e.g., documented medical) may be considered at our discretion
- DMCR-aligned training and hands-on reef restoration experience
- Real impact at a protected site in Phuket
- Volunteer certificate/participation letter (upon meeting commitment)
- Community, mentorship, and conservation skill-building
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Subject: Coral Restoration Volunteer – Phuket
- Dive certification level + total logged dives
- Availability for the next 12 months
- 3–5 sentences on why you want to volunteer
More about this job
Responsibilities
Carry out underwater reef restoration, including deploying frames, attaching coral fragments, controlling algae and predators, and maintaining the site. Monitor coral growth, document and log data, support restoration workshops, and assist with equipment preparation and maintenance while following safety and environmental protocols.
Requirements
Applicants need an Open Water certification or higher, recent diving experience, solid buoyancy, fitness for repetitive working dives, and personal dive insurance. Advanced and Nitrox certifications and at least 30 logged dives are preferred or recommended; volunteers must commit to 12 diving days within 12 months and follow DMCR-aligned procedures.
Skills
- Coral Restoration
- Scuba Diving
- Buoyancy Control
- Coral Fragmenting and Attachment
- Algae and Predator Control
- Reef Monitoring
- Underwater Photography
- Data Logging
- Environmental Conservation
- Dive Safety
- Workshop Facilitation
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Benefits
- DMCR-Aligned Training
- Mentorship
- Conservation Skill-Building
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- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
- Hospitality
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Coral Restoration
- Andaman Sea
- DMCR
- Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
- Open Water Certification
- Advanced Diving Certification
- Nitrox
- Dive Insurance
- Dive Safety
- Buoyancy Control
- Coral Fragmenting
- Coral Attachment
- Reef Monitoring
- Underwater Photography
- Data Logging
- Algae Control
- Predator Control
- Marine Conservation
- Environmental Best Practices
- Restoration Workshops
- Boat Operations
- Site Maintenance
- Dive Leader Supervision