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🤿West Sumbawa Coral Restoration & Conservation Volunteer Program

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The experience

Join our local team in West Sumbawa for a hands-on marine conservation experience. Learn about coral reefs, participate in coral restoration, reef observation, underwater documentation, and beach clean-ups. Activities may include guided diving and community activities depending on conditions and current projects. Your $75/day contribution supports accommodation, meals, activities, local coordination, and conservation work.


What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 75 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Your $75 daily contribution covers accommodation, meals, diving and conservation activities, local coordination, equipment/materials needed for the program, and support for our ongoing marine conservation work. The fee helps us provide a meaningful experience while directly supporting our local team and conservation activities.


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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Join our local team in West Sumbawa for a hands-on marine conservation experience. Learn about coral reefs and marine ecosystems while contributing to real conservation activities. The program combines diving, coral restoration, reef observation, environmental education, and community activities. Your contribution also helps support local people and ongoing conservation work.


Activities & Shift

Activities may include:

🤿 Guided scuba diving and reef observation
🪸 Coral nursery maintenance and restoration
🌊 Coral transplantation and reef care
📸 Underwater documentation and marine-life observation
🧹 Beach and coastal clean-ups
🏘️ Community or environmental education activities
🌱 Other conservation work based on current local needs

Schedule: Activities are generally organized during the daytime, with the exact schedule depending on weather, sea conditions, tides, visibility, conservation priorities, and volunteer abilities. Some days may include diving, while others focus on land-based conservation or community activities.


Rules

🤿 Certified divers only for scuba activities.
🌊 Follow all instructions from the local dive and conservation team.
🪸 Never stand on, touch, or damage coral or marine life.
🚯 Do not leave rubbish in the ocean or on beaches.
🐢 Observe marine life respectfully and maintain safe distances.
🌱 Use conservation equipment carefully and only as instructed.
🏡 Respect local communities, hosts, customs, and shared spaces.
🚫 No alcohol or drugs during program activities.
⚠️ Activities may be changed or cancelled when conditions are unsafe.