Only 480€ per week!
Marine Conservation Internship
Bali - Indonesia
Work alongside local experts in marine conservation in Bali and involve in active marine conservation projects.
Bali boasts a rich marine eco-system which is also facing various threats and challenges due to human activities. This internship offers to work with a local marine conservation group to help conserve the marine life in Bali by engaging in conservational activities and projects.
Program
Living
Bali
Indonesia
Program Description
This internship program will help you to understand all the important reasons to protect marine life. As an intern, you will be guided and supervised on your daily and weekly activities. Interns are allowed to express and perform their best contributions towards the program. This is a profound opportunity for interns to help the local team to continue to pursue maintaining their underwater animals.
The Marine Conservation Internship is located in a village in a traditional and non-touristic area in Bali. In this village, people care for their environment and protecting their homeland from outsiders. Together, you will collaborate with the local community on this program- locals and interns will learn from each other and sharing their best experiences to make the best out of this marine conservation.
Interns shall be educated on the importance of corals to ecosystems, practices and assignments at the beginning of the internship. An expert supervisor in Marine Conservation will guide you along with way during the internship. This internship involves practical marine conservation projects in various parts of the island along with a local team who strive to protect the marine life in the ocean around Bali.
Your tasks during the program may include building fish tanks to grow corals as well as, observing and monitoring the coral growth and occasionally, rare elasmobranch fish behaviour for data input.
Cultural Introduction
The first week of your internship is composed of an introduction to the local culture, customs, dos and don’ts. Not only will you get to learn about the language and lifestyle, but you will also visit see the city and will learn to get around the place on your own. Being one of the most popular islands in the Indonesian archipelago, Bali offers unique internship experiences with a view to match!
During the first 3 days from Monday to Wednesday, you will get to know the life and style of Bali and what to expect during your internship. Your internship coordinator will show you around the city and will give you tips and tricks you must know when in Bali.
From Thursday to Friday on your first week, you will receive an academic introduction session before the internship. During these sessions, a professional supervisor will educate you about the local situation and developments surrounding the industry/field in which the internship takes place and prepares the intern for the local work environment/culture.
What’s included
- Guaranteed internship placement with an assigned project and a professional work environment
- Guaranteed English language speaking person in the working environment plus a local language when applicable
- Pre-internship personal learning goal and competencies assessment
- Guidance, Supervision and on the job training
- Guaranteed 25+ working hours per week
- Frequent (bi-weekly/monthly) feedback and progress sessions with the hosting company/organization
- A physical workplace for the intern
- Welcome and pick-up at the airport
- Accommodation close to the workplace with a comfortable environment
- A mandatory introduction week consisting of an intro into the local culture and customs as well as an introduction into the internship placement
- Meals provided (Please check the location description for more information)
- 24-hour local support
Aims & Objectives
Career development for young individuals, by applying and progressing their skills in a foreign working environment.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
After breakfast, you will leave for your placement to start your day’s work. You will be assigned to your sessions based on your experience and field of expertise. You will be trained from theoretical learning and practical experiences in marine conservation in Bali.
Your work will involve fieldwork as well as admin and work depending on your work assignments given to you. Daily activities may include cleaning and making fish tanks, planting corals and various coral conservation activities, observing and monitoring coral growth and rare elasmobranch fish behaviour for data input and public awareness activities on marine conservation.
Note: This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Participant Criteria & Requirements
Standard Requirements
Minimum age: 18
Maximum age: –
Minimum English level: Advanced
CRB required: On Signup
Passport copy required: On Signup
Resume copy required: On Signup
Required qualification: Academic qualifications in a related field.
Additional Requirements
- An established background in an affiliated field of study such as Bachelor of Marine Biology, Science Technology, Ecology, Environmental Science or Fishing and Fisheries.
- A reference letter authorized by your university you are presently working/studying at.
- Proof of qualifications and CV/Resume and a copy of your passport sent by email to the local team at least four weeks before beginning the internship
- Motivation letter including learning goals, expectations and specific placement requests from the intern
- Copies of certificates of qualifications and academic transcripts
- Advanced Open water qualification (AOW) is mandatory.
Additional Equipment
- Casual dress is appropriate during your time at the project. However, no see-through clothes or low cut tops are permitted.
- A laptop
Location
Dubbed the Island of the Gods, Bali is one of the more than 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago. Due to its location off the coast from the mainland and unique culture and religion from the rest of the country, Bali is often treated as a destination of its own, “if you’ve only been to Bali, you’ve never been to Indonesia”.
With its pristine beaches, its unspoilt waters ideal for surfing and diving, its lush mountains, its never-ending rice terrace and volcanic hillsides, its spiritually-infused culture and more, Bali has quickly become a must-visit and it often makes its way on everyone’s bucket list.
About the Accommodation
The Balinese place great importance on family and our houses are located amongst Balinese compounds, where you will get the chance to interact with local families and practice your newfound language skills. You can expect to share a room on single-gender basis with an attached bathroom and study area.
Food Arrangements
The meals are provided in buffet style at the canteen.
Facilities
At the house, there is also a refrigerator for you to keep your food and drinks. There are two cafes nearby the accommodation which will take around 5 minutes walk. There are also ATMs, mini marts, some shops and restaurants in the city center.
Shopping
There are good grocery stores in Ubud, 24 hour stores and small, family run shops where you will be able to find everything that you need.
Restaurants and Cafes
If you want to eat out occasionally, there is a wide selection of restaurants with high standards of both international and local cuisine. There are several cafes in the village, where you can relax and hang out with other participants on your spare time.
Swimming Pools
There are two swimming pools, both located a five minute walk from our center.
Gym
There are several gyms in Ubud Center.
Activities & Events
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
Since the weekends are free, you can go wherever you please. Several popular destinations that you can reach by taxi are:
The Gili Islands, where you will find small resorts and huts for tourists looking to get away from the bustle of Ubud. The islands are a popular destination for snorkelling and diving due to its abundant marine life.
Nusa Lembongan, an island paradise with one of the most clear waters that you will ever see and it is also a place where you can find peace and completely relax. Surfing, diving and snorkeling are amongst the most popular activities that visitors can enjoy.
Lovina, located between the Bedugul mountains and the sea, is popular for dolphin watching, trekking, hot springs and its gorgeous coral reefs.
Sanur, a stretch of beach in Southeast Bali that contains villa resorts and Zen Villas. Historically, it was used as the landing site for the Dutch invasion troops during the Dutch invasion in 1906 as well as being the entry point into Bali for the Japanese during WWII.
Kuta, a beach known of its surfing opportunities and party atmosphere.
Uluwatu, a temple built at the edge of a 70 meter high cliff at the edge of the sea and inhabited by monkeys.
Transportation
From this location we do not provide free transport to other locations.
Quick Facts
Name: Republic of Indonesia
Population: 255,461,700 (2015)
Capital: Jakarta
Language: Indonesian (official)
Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Time zone: UTC +8
Country Information
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It is known for its beaches, volcanoes and jungles sheltering elephants, tigers and Komodo dragons. On the island of Java lies Indonesia's vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.
Bali
Dubbed the Island of the Gods, Bali is one of the more than 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago. Due to its location off the coast from the mainland and unique culture and religion from the rest of the country, Bali is often treated as a destination of its own, “if you’ve only been to Bali, you’ve never been to Indonesia”.
With its pristine beaches, its unspoilt waters ideal for surfing and diving, its lush mountains, its never-ending rice terrace and volcanic hillsides, its spiritually-infused culture and more, Bali has quickly become a must-visit and it often makes its way on everyone’s bucket list.
Flores
Flores is located in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It has adventure, eco-tours, and mountain climbing interspersed with visits to prehistoric heritage sites, traditional villages and cultural events. It has some of the world’s most exotic marine life. And if you want to see the famous Komodo Dragons alive, this is the only place in the whole world which gives you the experience. You can visit the Komodo dragons in their natural habitats in the Komodo National Park islands. Here you will witness the natural treasures still trying to survive in their purest forms.
Flores is a multi-religious and multi-cultural island where 60% of the people are Christian, 20% Islamic and 20% Hindus and Buddhists. The holidays for Flores are similar to the general Indonesian calendar.
Flores, though one of the main islands in Indonesia, is still trying to keep up with the rest of the country. Evidently, its exceptional natural treasures need more care and its warm hearted people need more support.
Climate
Temperatures are pleasant, varying from 20-33 degrees celsius year-round. The monsoon season strikes in November and makes its way until March, bringing in humidity and a significant amount of rain. However, this usually does not stop people from visiting, as the rain usually begins in the late afternoons and evenings, meaning the daytime remains sun-filled. From June to September, the weather is dry and there is not too much humidity in the air.
Culture
Indonesia is a haven for customs and this can be seen in every corner of the islands. Not to mention the fact that these islands themselves have their own traditions and customs which are different from one another.
A good example of this can be experienced in Bali, where small offerings containing flowers, rice and even cigarettes (sesajen) are found in every house, restaurants, stalls and even at the check-in desks at airports. The offerings are set with burning incense sticks and sprinkled with holy water three times a day before every meal.
There are roughly 20,000 temples spread around the island of Bali and, because the Balinese are masters of sculpture, the temples are guarded with statues of gods and goddesses.
Keep, in mind, however, that the Hinduism you will see in Bali is often different than the one seen in India.
Transportation
By bus
Perama buses are the most famous company that will transport you around Bali and other parts of Indonesia. Another popular company is Trans Sarbagita, which are comfortable and air conditioned and stop on bus stops on road curbs. We highly recommend booking at least one day in advance to make sure there is a seat for you. Moreover, there are shuttle buses (called “Bemos”) between Bali’s most popular destinations.
By Taxi
Taxis are a common way to get around. Blue Bird/Bali Taksi are regarded as one of the most reliable companies. Taxis are metered and the drivers are often able to speak good enough English to understand you. They also have a waiting service, which means they will wait for you while you go sightseeing and take you back home (for an extra charge, of course), if you wish to.
