Dive, Explore & Restore Coral in Gili T Lombok 🪸
The experience
Join us in Gili Trawangan and experience island life above and below the surface! Help our local dive team with daily operations, assist guests, and take part in coral restoration and marine clean-up activities. You’ll have opportunities to dive, snorkel, meet locals, and explore Lombok. Work 4 days a week and enjoy 3 days off to discover beaches, waterfalls, culture, and the beautiful Gili Islands.
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 55
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
The program fee covers accommodation, meals, activities, operational materials, and marine conservation support. This is a 7-day experience with 1 scuba dive per day for 4 days. The other 3 days are non-diving days for cultural and island exploration, such as waterfalls, traditional villages, teaching, and local community activities. Activities may vary with weather, sea conditions, season, and interests.
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join us in Gili Trawangan and experience the island from both above and below the surface.
This program combines scuba diving, marine conservation, cultural experiences, and community activities. You will become part of our local team and help with simple daily dive operations while discovering the unique lifestyle and natural beauty of Lombok.
During your 4 working days each week, you will join one scuba diving activity per day, always according to the daily dive schedule, weather conditions, and your experience or certification level. You may help prepare equipment, welcome guests, assist with basic operational tasks, and participate in marine activities such as reef observation or beach and underwater clean-ups.
The remaining 3 days each week are dedicated to exploring and connecting with Lombok. You can visit waterfalls, explore Sasak villages, learn about local culture, teach languages to local children, join community activities, or participate in beach clean-ups.
This is not simply a diving holiday. It is an opportunity to experience Lombok through its ocean, people, culture, and environment while supporting a local tourism business.
Whether you are already a certified diver or completely new to scuba diving, we welcome travelers who are curious, responsible, and willing to learn.
4 days: One dive + team activities
3 days: Culture, community, exploration & free time
Activities & Shift
Working Days: 4 days/week
Diving: 1 recreational dive/day
Hours: Approx. 4–6 hours/day
Days Off: 3 days/week
4 Days — Diving & Dive Team
Each working day includes one dive only, plus:
Prepare and organize dive equipment
Assist with boat and guest preparation
Join dive briefings
Support guests with non-technical tasks
Dive within your certification and experience level
Observe marine life responsibly
Clean and store equipment after diving
Assist with simple logs and team debriefs
Join reef observation or clean-up activities when scheduled
Volunteers do not guide, instruct, rescue, or supervise divers unless appropriately qualified and authorized.
3 Days — Culture, Community & Exploration
The remaining three days are non-working days for exploring and connecting with Lombok. Activities may include:
🌿 Waterfall and nature trips
🏡 Sasak village and cultural experiences
🗣️ Language exchange or teaching English to local children
🧹 Beach clean-up activities
🌊 Snorkeling and Gili Island exploration
🌅 Free time to relax or explore independently
Schedules may vary depending on weather, sea conditions, bookings, and local activities.
Rules
Follow all instructions from qualified dive professionals and staff.
Dive only within your certification, training, and experience level.
Maximum one recreational dive per working day and four dives per week through the program.
Volunteers must not guide, instruct, rescue, or supervise divers unless properly qualified and authorized.
Diving and outdoor activities depend on weather, sea conditions, and safety.
Respect marine life: do not touch, damage, or remove coral or wildlife.
Respect local culture, communities, and the Sasak way of life.
Follow appropriate boundaries when participating in language activities with children.
Treat guests, staff, volunteers, and local communities with respect.
No harassment, discrimination, violence, sexual misconduct, or inappropriate behavior.
Take care of diving equipment, accommodation, and shared facilities.
Report any safety concern or discomfort to the team immediately.
Safety comes first. Activities may be changed or cancelled whenever conditions are considered unsafe.