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Earn your scuba certification in Barcelona while actively participating in the restoration of Mediterranean marine ecosystems. As a volunteer-in-training, you will learn to dive, contribute to conservation projects restoring local marine balance, and enjoy the city's vibrant cultural life. A practical opportunity to gain new skills, protect the ocean, and make a real impact.
32 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Amount: € 700 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: **Description:** The value of the additional fee is aimed at ensuring a safe and organized experience, in addition to the supplies intended for meals and lodging. *Discounts are offered for extended stays. *During peak season an additional fee will be charged.
2 days off per week
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Dive into the waters of the Spanish Mediterranean and make a real difference for local marine life.
Spend your days diving, removing marine debris, and restoring balance to fragile underwater ecosystems — all while experiencing the vibrant culture of Barcelona.
As an ocean conservation volunteer, you’ll gain practical diving experience and join a global community dedicated to protecting our oceans.
Highlights
- Be part of a worldwide movement tackling ocean pollution and human impact
- Connect with passionate volunteers from across the globe
- Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and practice your language skills
- Explore Barcelona — a city full of energy, creativity, and sunshine
- Planning to stay longer? We offer special discounts for extended stays!
A typical day begins at 7:30 am at the NGO accommodation, where volunteers gather for a light breakfast of coffee and fruit.
On Mondays, the group meets at 8:30 am to travel together to the dive center by metro. Training and dive preparations start at 9:30 am, followed by a brief orientation before the first dive at 10:30 am. Beginners and non-divers begin their internationally recognized CMAS training, allowing everyone to build skills and actively participate from day one.
Check-in: Sundays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Check-out: Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Rules:
We have cohabitation guidelines designed to foster a respectful and supportive community environment. These rules ensure shared responsibility and promote harmonious living:
- Alcohol, drugs, and hosting parties are strictly prohibited in all residences and center facilities. Returning under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden.
- Outside guests or visitors are not permitted in any of the residences.
- Any form of violence—whether against people or property—is strictly prohibited.
- Sexual or psychological harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- Any overnight absences must be communicated in advance with proper justification and approval.
- Quiet hours begin at 9:00 PM in all residences out of consideration for neighbors and fellow participants.
- All daily responsibilities and assigned communal tasks outlined in the weekly schedule must be fulfilled.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
