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Using our Coral Lab, volunteers will help us restore our coral reef. It is located right in front of our in-situ nursery and coral reef restoration site. Our ex-situ, land facility allows us to conveniently plant corals every day, maintain our introduced clams, remove predators from our nursery and project area, monitor coral spawning, compare and develop new coral reef restoration techniques.
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Amount: US$ 490 Per week
Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project
Description: The fee covers daily classes, 1 scuba or free dive a day (No equipment included), and all coral planting material
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate Indonesian
Between 18 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Ocean Gardener is an active conservation organisation. This volunteer programme is not a tourism experience, and it is not designed for casual participation. The work you will be involved in is real coral restoration carried out within an active coral lab, nursery, and restoration site, and it requires commitment, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. You will be surrounded and guided by real Marine Biologists with multiple years of experience in this field, who are currently conducting scientific research. Throughout the programme, you will be expected to take part fully in both training and practical activities. Tasks can be physically and mentally demanding and require focus, patience, and attention to detail, particularly when working underwater around fragile coral structures. Conditions are not always predictable, and flexibility is an important part of working in a real conservation environment. This programme is best suited to individuals who are genuinely passionate about marine conservation and who are motivated to contribute meaningfully to long-term reef restoration efforts. We value volunteers who are proactive, resilient, willing to learn, and able to work as part of a team. A positive attitude and a readiness to engage fully with the work are essential. By joining this programme, you are becoming part of a professional conservation effort. The standards we set are designed to protect our reefs, ensure safety, and support the long-term success of our restoration work.
Those who commit fully will gain valuable hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of what effective coral restoration involves.
The Coral Restoration Volunteer Programme runs Monday to Friday and follows a structured weekly schedule that combines classroom-based learning, in-water training, and practical restoration work. Classroom-based sessions will be held in our Coral Lab, in Ped. All in-water training and restoration activities will be conducted as shore or boat dives along the North coastline of Nusa Penida. Weekends are generally free, allowing time for rest, personal activities, and exploring the surrounding area. Each week of the programme has a specific focus, building progressively from foundational knowledge to hands-on restoration and monitoring. Training sessions are delivered by Ocean Gardener instructors and are directly linked to the practical work carried out at the coral nursery and restoration site. While the exact daily schedule may vary depending on weather and site conditions, the overall weekly structure outlined below provides a clear overview of how the programme is organised.
Please note that this programme involves working in an active marine environment and requires a good level of physical fitness and confidence in the water. You will be responsible for handling and using dive equipment, as well as assisting with tasks such as carrying gear, entering and exiting the water, and working around coral structures. For this reason, we place strong emphasis on:
- Good physical condition
- Strong buoyancy control
- Comfort and confidence underwater
These standards are in place to ensure both your safety and the protection of the coral reefs we are restoring.
